Summer means vacation and if you’re looking for something to is geared to the sports fan, here are some sports vacation ideas. Keep in mind, however, that only one or two of these really take place over this summer. They are geared more toward the fall and some events are being held in 2017. But that’s good news — you have time to save up and plan early.
NASCAR: The Cruise will be setting sail on the beautiful Norwegian Pearl, an Norwegian Cruise Line Jewel Class Cruise ship that we modified exclusively for the first-ever NASCAR licensed cruise. Sports Cruises: NASCAR: The Cruise will steer NASCAR fans through the most original and immersive sports vacation NASCAR experience ever produced on the open sea! Former NASCAR driver and TV analyst Kyle Petty is hosting the cruise, and many of the biggest names in NASCAR have signed up to sail with us in January 2017. Join us on the maiden voyage of NASCAR: The Cruise, a unique opportunity to get into the pits, trade paint and rub elbows with NASCAR royalty aboard the luxurious Norwegian Pearl while sailing the Caribbean. NASCAR: The Cruise will be setting sail on the beautiful Norwegian Pearl, an Norwegian Cruise Line Jewel Class Cruise ship that we modified exclusively for the first-ever NASCAR licensed cruise.
Because Futbol: It’s the World Cup match at St. Petersburg that’s the highlight of the sports vacation cruise that Azamara is offering in 2018. You’ll start from London and then see the River Thames and the London Tower Bridge. You’ll see England, Russia, Finland, Sweden and Denmark as well. You’ll be among the first spectators to visit Zenit Stadium, known as The Spaceship. Start saving up, but you have plenty of time. For more information, visit https://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/voyage/1529208000/12-night-baltic-world-cup-voyage.
Steelers Cruise: Want to hang out and take selfies with “Mean Joe” Greene, Rocky Bleier, Casey Hampton, Ryan Clark, Joey Porter, Charlie Batch, Greg Lloyd, and Antwaan Randle El? Pittsburgh Steelers fans can get up and close and personal with some of their legendary faves on this sports vacation cruise that sails from March 30 – April 3, 2017, from Tampa to Cozumel. Your reservation grants you unlimited access to the players, photo opportunities, and a vacation experience like no other. Also, look forward to exclusive events where you’ll interact with the athletes themselves. Visit http://www.legendsofpittsburghcruise.com/ for more information.
(Side note: Look what happened on the last Steelers’ Cruise: http://deadspin.com/pittsburgh-sports-themed-cruise-rescues-16-migrants-nea-1761843487
If you just want to hang around with fans who love what you love, then check out the Inaugural Sea of Orange cruise! Clemson fans will be sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida on the Oasis of the Seas where you can meet other Clemson fans and share your love of the team. It’s a charity event that visits these ports of call: Orlando (Port Canaveral), Fl; Labadee, Haiti; Falmouth, Jamaica; Cozumel, Mexico. Visit http://seaoforangecruise.com/
Go to Camp: Maybe instead of a cruise, you’d prefer to go to camp – fantasy camp that is. Many of the professional sports teams have fantasy camps where you can, as it says, live out your fantasy of being on the team. The New York Yankees hold theirs from November 7 to the 16 for the guys, and one for the fathers and sons. Then, from January 16 to the 22nd, there’s one for the ladies. The camps are held in Florida and range from $2200 to $5100 and you will get an authentic Yankees uniform and take the field with some of the veteran Yankee players (who change every year). Granted, you need to have a bigger budget to live out some of your sports fantasies, but there’s still time to save up and the experience you’ll get is priceless. Check your favorite team to see if they host one. The New York Mets have one (one of the January dates is already sold out) and the Pittsburgh Steelers have one too.
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/fan_forum/fantasycamp_details.jsp
Maybe you’d like to see the NFL play in London later this year at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Sports Travel and Tours has several games to choose from to see
Colts vs. Jaguars: Sep 29 – Oct 3, 2016
Giants vs. Rams: October 20-24, 2016
Redskins vs. Bengals: October 27-31, 2016
You’ll get seats to the game and a hotel package and more. Visit http://www.sportstravelandtours.com/ for more information. If you’re looking for a last minute getaway, they also offer a trip to the 2016 Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival in Canton, Ohio this August 2016. You can experience the excitement and get close to the legends of yesterday and the stars of today. Included in the Class of 2016: Tony Dungy, Brett Favre, Kevin Greene, Marvin Harrison, Orlando Pace, Eddie DeBartolo Jr., Ken Stabler and Dick Stanfel.
Sign me up to meet Favre!
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