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Brilliant tulips growing near Amsterdam
from $8,390
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Tulips & the Rhine

Amsterdam to Zurich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Luna
  • Visit Keukenhof Tulip Gardens
  • Tour Strasbourg Neustadt District
  • Explore Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
  • Bike Around Breisach
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Amsterdam / Zurich
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Set sail on the Rhine River on an 8-day Emerald Luna cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich. Explore tulip gardens, medieval towns, and cultural landmarks across the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland. Enjoy guided tours, excursions, and scenic cruising for a complete experience of the Rhine’s historic and picturesque waterways.
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Budapest Cityscape
from $7,990
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Danube Delights

Budapest to Regensburg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sky
  • Visit Vienna’s top museum
  • Tour Gottweig Abbey, Austria
  • Taste sausage in Regensburg
  • Hike to Dürnstein Castle
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Budapest / Regensburg
Activities
Wine Tasting
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Variable
Explore Central Europe on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Regensburg aboard Emerald Sky. Discover cities like Bratislava, Vienna, and Passau with guided tours, active hikes, and bike rides. Enjoy regional culture with local tastings, folklore performances, and UNESCO-listed sites along the Danube River.
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Morning light in Budapest
from $8,590
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Danube Explorer

Munich - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Luna
  • Visit Bavarian Farm
  • Tour Cesky Krumlov
  • Walk through historic Melk Abbey
  • Visit Budapest Market
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Munich / Budapest
Activities
Biking, Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits
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Discover the charm of the Danube on an 8-day Emerald Luna journey from Munich to Budapest. Wander through Bavarian villages, medieval Český Krumlov, and Melk Abbey. Explore Vienna’s Ringstrasse and Bratislava Castle, then enjoy walking tours, hikes, and bike rides before a guided visit to Budapest’s markets and landmarks.
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Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
from $6,870
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Antique wonders of the Aegean

Istanbul - Athens - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Explore Istanbul's vibrant history
  • Discover Bozcaada's Greek charm
  • Visit Patmos' sacred sites
  • Explore Symi's colorful harbor
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Istanbul / Athens
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Discover the Aegean’s treasures on this 9-day cruise aboard the Le Boreal from Istanbul. Explore charming islands, sacred sites, and stunning landscapes, ending with Hydra’s serenity and Athens’ iconic Acropolis.
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Evening light over Nuremberg
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Danube Delights

Munich - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Luna
  • Walk to the city of Regensburg
  • Explore the architectures in Passau
  • Hike around the Bratislava Castle
  • Drive and walk around Vienna
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Munich / Budapest
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Variable
Explore and sail along the second longest river in the continent on this 8-day Danube Delights Cruise from Munich to Budapest aboard the Emerald Luna. It will take travelers on an adventure from Eastern to Western Europe and vice versa.
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Spitsbergen zodiac
from $6,000
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Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
  • Visit Krossfjorden’s glaciers
  • Discover Ny Alesund’s settlement
  • Spot wildlife in Bellsund
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. On this expedition, cruise around Spitsbergen’s icy North Atlantic waters, offering chances to see whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and polar bears.
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Pastel homes on Isle of Skye
from $5,660
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Mythical islands and wild landscapes of the Hebrides

Glasgow Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Visit Lunga to see puffins and seal
  • Hike near Loch Coruisk
  • Spot historical sites and seabirds
  • Portree harbor views
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Glasgow / Glasgow
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark in Glasgow and sail Scotland’s Hebrides on a 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain. Explore the Treshnish Isles, Skye’s Loch Scavaig, Canna, Callanish Stones, Ullapool, Portree, and Tobermory. Spot puffins, seals, and seabirds, and learn local history in museums and cultural centers
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Volcanic landscape on Milos, Greek Islands, with clear water
from $7,495
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Summer Breeze Through The Aegean

Athens to Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Cloud II
  • Uncover the secrets of the Cyclades
  • Explore Epidaurus’ living history
  • See Panagia Hozoviotissa
  • Stroll charming Aegean harbor town
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Piraeus / Athens
Activities
Village Visits
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Variable
Experience an 8-day Mediterranean cruise aboard Sea Cloud II roundtrip from Athens. Sail the Aegean Sea under full canvas, explore Amorgos and Milos in the Cyclades, visit Nauplio and Poros in the Peloponnese, and discover UNESCO World Heritage sites including Epidaurus and the Acropolis.
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Ivory Gulls on the pristine snow
from $6,250
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South Spitsbergen Explorer - Bear Island - Diving

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Hornsund fjords
  • Uncove Bear Island cliffs
  • Search pack ice wildlife
  • Spot ivory gulls Agardhfjellet
  • Examine dinosaur tracks Boltodden
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Scuba Diving
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Variable
Explore the Arctic on a 10-day voyage aboard Ortelius around South Spitsbergen and Bear Island. Visit fjords, seabird cliffs, fossil sites, and tundra landscapes while watching for whales, seals, walruses, and polar bears.
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Back of a large bowhead whale on the surface of the Arctic Sea
from $6,000
$1000 TC
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North Spitsbergen Explorer – Into the Pack Ice – Polar Bear & Whale

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Longyearbyen town
  • Encounter Arctic wildlife
  • Sail near Monaco Glacier and observ
  • Spot polar bears & whales
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 10-day North Spitsbergen Expedition aboard the MV Plancius, sailing deep into the Arctic pack ice and remote northern Svalbard. Explore Longyearbyen, Raudfjord, and Monaco Glacier while watching for polar bears, walruses, whales, and seabirds in their natural Arctic habitat.
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Explore the quaint towns along the Croatian coast
from $4,740
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Venice to Venice

Venice Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Explore Venice Landmarks
  • Visit Dubrovnik Old Town
  • Cruise Kotor Bay
  • Discover Korcula Island
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Venice / Venice
Activities
Small Ship Sailing, Archaeological Site Visits, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Set sail aboard Royal Clipper on a 15-day Venice roundtrip cruise through the Adriatic. Explore Kotor, Dubrovnik, Korcula, Trogir, and Rovinj. Discover coastal Italy and Croatia with medieval towns, island harbors, swim stops, and scenic sailing experiences.
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Spot whales in Arctic waters
from $8,350
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Around Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Visit Svalbard Museum
  • See stark countryside plant species
  • Spot minke whales
  • Visit Alkhornet
  • Sail through Fuglefjorden
  • Whalers' tracks, Basque ovens
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Sail through Svalbard on a 15-day voyage with the Rembrandt van Rijn, starting in Longyearbyen. Explore historic mining towns, spot Arctic wildlife, and sail through picturesque fjords. Highlights include the Svalbard Museum, Isfjorden, Trygghamna, and Bellsund, with opportunities to see minke whales, polar bears, and reindeer.
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