Travel Dates
Saturday, September 5 – Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Schedule of Events – Istanbul to Rome
DEPARTURE DAY – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Participants depart Canada for overnight flights to Istanbul, Turkey
DAY 1 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Arrival at destination
Private check-in at overnight hotel
DAY 2 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Breakfast at the hotel
Istanbul city tour
Sponsored by ABB Electrification Canada
Transfer to cruise terminal, lunch onboard
Depart from Istanbul, Turkey at 5:00 pm
Feature event – Sail away private cocktail party
Sponsored by Samsung HVAC
Dinner onboard
DAY 3 – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Breakfast onboard
Kusadasi, Turkey 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Group dinner in Hudson’s main dining room
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DAY 4 – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Breakfast onboard
Santorini, Greece 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Optional tours and activities at participant’s expense
Dinner onboard
DAY 5 – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Breakfast onboard
Mykonos, Greece 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Optional tours and activities at participant’s expense
Dinner onboard
DAY 6 – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Breakfast onboard
Athens (Piraeus), Greece 5:30 am – 4:00 pm
Feature event – Athens city tour with lunch
Dinner onboard
DAY 7 – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Breakfast onboard
Olympia (Katakolon), Greece 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Optional tours and activities at participant’s expense
Group dinner in Hudson’s main dining room
Sponsored by Direct Air
DAY 8 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Breakfast onboard
Business Session
9:00 am – 11:00 am at Los Lobos
Valletta, Malta 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Optional tours and activities at participant’s expense
Dinner onboard
DAY 9 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Breakfast onboard
Catania, Italy 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Optional tours and activities at participant’s expense
Group dinner in Hudson’s main dining room
Sponsored by Samsung HVAC
DAY 10 – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Breakfast onboard
Amalfi Coast (Salerno), Italy 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Optional tours and activities at participant’s expense
Feature event – Farewell private cocktail reception
Sponsored by Direct Air
Dinner onboard
DAY 11 – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Breakfast onboard
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy arrive at 6:00 am
Transfer to airport for return flights
Note: Itinerary and locations are subject to change.
* Additional fees apply at all ports of call for optional activities and excursions.
Inclusions
- Round trip airfare(s) from departure cities, arriving in Instanbul and returning from Rome.
- Airport arrival assistance.
- Round trip baggage handling (based on group arrivals and departures) at the airport and hotel.
- Transfers between airport, hotel, and cruise terminal by deluxe motorcoach. Cars or other methods of transportation as available or as suitable for the size of the group, based on group arrival and departure dates. Note: Transfers on an individual basis will be billed.
- Private hotel check-in with pre-registered rooms.
- One (1) night air-conditioned accommodations at the Grand Hyatt Istanbul.
- Breakfast at hotel on Day 2.
- Istanbul city tour on Day 2.
- 10-day air conditioned, ocean-view balcony cabin accommodations aboard the Norwegian Viva.
- All-inclusive lunch and dinner included on Day 2.
- All-inclusive breakfast and lunch and dinner included on Days 3 through 10.
- All-inclusive breakfast included on Day 11.
- Feature event – Sail away cocktail reception onboard on Day 2 including hors d’oeuvres and entertainment.
- Group dinners in Hudson’s Main Dining Room on Days 3, 7 and 9.
- Three (3) dining meal packages per person in Specialty Restaurants.
- Starlink WiFi package, exclusively on NCL – 1st and 2nd guests receive 150 minutes each, (30–50 cabins); 50 cabins or more receive unlimited WiFi.
- Burn the Floor onboard, group seating in Viva Theater on Day 5.
- Athens city tour with lunch on Day 6.
- Feature event – Farewell cocktail reception onboard on Day 10 including hors d’oeuvres and entertainment.
- Unlimited Open Bar package. Enjoy a variety of spirits, cocktails, wines, draft beer, juice and pop for guests 21 years or older.
- All gratuities, taxes and service fees. Some local taxes may apply.
INSURANCE
PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE.
TRAVEL INSURANCE MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION TO INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR TRIP CANCELLATION.
Costs and Fees
Program cancellation
| DATES PRIOR TO TRAVEL | PENALTY PER PERSON |
| Prior to March 31, 2026 | No charge |
| April 1, 2026 to June 6, 2026 | $750 USD |
| June 7, 2026 to departure | 100% of travel costs |
Name changes/corrections
| DATES PRIOR TO TRAVEL | PENALTY PER PERSON |
|
Registration date to March 31, 2026 |
$250 CAD and/or applicable airline fees |
|
April 1, 2026 to travel date |
Fees to be determined at the time of request* |
* If permissible by airline.
Air Deviations
| DATES PRIOR TO TRAVEL | PENALTY PER PERSON |
|
Registration date to March 31, 2026 |
$250 CAD and/or applicable airline fees |
|
April 1, 2026 to travel date |
Fees to be determined at the time of request* |
Have a question that isn’t answered here? Contact Essential Meetings at powrmatic@essentialmeetings.ca
Registration is now open for Powrmatic Voyage 2026
Note: The deadline for registration and to request travel deviations is July 6, 2026.