Nature-based tourism is now worth $600 billion globally, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2024 Biophilia Index, and for agents who want to take advantage of the growing sector Norwegian Cruise Line has curated a list of voyages which it says cater to those seeking ‘enchanting green spaces’.
The nine-night Mediterranean: Italy, France & Spain sails roundtrip Barcelona and green spaces clients have the chance to visit are Barcelona’s Gaudí’s Park Güell, the Royal Palace of Caserta in Naples, Rome’s Villa Borghese and Vatican Gardens and Florence’s Boboli Gardens and Giardino dei Semplici.
. . . Baltic Botanics
Another European option is the 11-day Baltic: Germany, Belgium & Sweden, ex Copenhagen to Southampton. Highlights of this voyage include the chance to explore Helsinki’s historic Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden, Rosendal Garden on Djurgården Is l and and S outhampt on’s Mottisfont Abbey Gardens. In Asia, on the 13-day Asia: Thailand, Vietnam & Malaysia ex Singapore to Bangkok, clients will have the chance to see Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, Ko Samui’s Tarnim Magic Garden and the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Bangkok. For cherry blossoms, NCL recommends its 14-day Japan: Osaka, Kochi, Nagoya & Busan, specifically its 10 Ap 2027 departure. During this cruise guests will explore cherry blossoms across Tokyo, Kyoto, Nagoya and Kanazawa.
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