Europe Small Ship Cruises

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Mumbai to Athens (Piraeus)

18 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Muse

• Explore Mumbai contrasts
• Marvel at Grand Mosque
• Visit the Valley of the Kings
• See Cairo pyramids

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Mumbai / Athens

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Whale Watching

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Experience a 14-day cruise from Mumbai to Athens Cruise aboard Silver Muse. Discover Mumbai’s contrasts, Oman’s grand mosques and souks, Salalah’s frankincense history, and Jeddah’s Red Sea heritage. Venture inland from Safaga to Luxor’s temples and tombs, then explore Ain Sukhna, the Red Sea, and the pyramids of Cairo.

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from $21,795

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Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic

Calgary - Reykjavik - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Explore Beechey Island’s graves
• Spot polar bears at Radstock Bay
• Visit Arctic Bay
• Marvel at calving icebergs

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Calgary / Reykjavik

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Land & Sea Exploration, Hiking

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Variable

Sail on this 17-day Arctic cruise aboard Ocean Explorer, starting in Calgary, and journey through Canada's High Arctic and Greenland. Explore stunning regions like Beechey Island, Radstock Bay, and Arctic Bay. Cruise through Smith Sound before arriving in Greenland, where you’ll visit Qaanaaq, Uummannaq, and the Ilulissat Icefjord.

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from $11,400

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Dubai to Athens

18 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Shadow

• Walk ancient Petra
• Visit Luxor’s temples
• Sail through the Suez Canal
• Experience Alexandria history

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Dubai / Athens

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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Spa Relaxation

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Variable

Sail on an 18-day cruise aboard Silver Shadow from Dubai to Athens. Start among Dubai’s modern landmarks, relax with days at sea, and discover Salalah’s frankincense history and coastal beauty. Walk Petra’s carved sandstone paths, explore Luxor’s temples and tombs, transit the Suez Canal, and end with two days in Alexandria.

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from $9,019

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Grand Danube Cruise with Prague

22 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

• Explore Prague, timeless charm
• Cruise Regensburg, historic gem
• Visit Salzburg, cultural treasure
• Discover Linz, vibrant history

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Prague / Bucharest

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Festival Visits

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Variable

Embark on a 22-day cruise aboard the MS Amabella, exploring Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and beyond through capitals like Bucharest and Prague. Cruise the Danube, uncover legends at sites like Bran Castle and the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo, and savor timeless traditions and wines.

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from $1,365

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Split to Dubrovnik

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Splendid

• Explore the medieval town of Split
• Visit the island of Hvar
• Wander the streets of Kocrcula
• Tour historic Dubrovnik

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Join the M/S Splendid on a spectacular 8-day small ship cruise sailing along Croatia's glorious Dalmatian Coast. Explore some of the most popular islands and villages between Split, Korcula, and Dubrovnik as you are immersed in the culture and enriched by the heritage of this Mediterranean paradise.

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from $7,895

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Svalbard Circumnavigation

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Look for polar wildlife
• View countless seabirds
• Visit the northernmost towns
• Cruise past glaciers and fjords

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Board Ocean Albatros to join this 10-day cruise circumnavigating the Svalbard archipelago, including the eastern part of Edgeøya and south part of Spitsbergen like Bellsund and Hornsund. Experience high summer in the Arctic, and enjoy the immense beauty of the distinctive landscapes and wildlife. Watch for whales, walruses, polar bears, and millions of sea birds.

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from $8,910

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A Circumnavigation of Sicily with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Visit Valleta a UNESCO-listed city
• Visit Valley of Temples
• Witness a fiery volcano
• Discover Trapani's diverse heritage

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Valletta / Valletta

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Set sail on a 9-day Sicily cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Visit UNESCO sites like Valletta and the Valley of Temples, admire Stromboli’s volcanic activity, explore vibrant cities such as Palermo and Syracuse, and discover ancient ruins, diverse cultures, and beautiful coastal views.

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from $17,195

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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

Roundtrip Helsinki - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Explore Helsinki museums
• Spot polar bears hunting on the sea
• Visit the 14th of July Glacier
• Admire Alkefjellet cliffs

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Helsinki / Helsinki

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Spitsbergen’s on this 15-day cruise from Helsinki and back aboard Ocean Explorer. Witness the untamed beauty, cruising past towering glaciers, colorful tundra, and dramatic fjords. Spot polar bears, seabird colonies, and walrus haul-outs. Discover sites like Alkefjellet, Ny-London, and 14th of July Glacier.

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from $1,675

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Split to Dubrovnik

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS San Spirito

• Discover Vis' preserved nature
• Explore Mljet National Park
• See the city of Dubrovnik
• Sail across Hvar Island

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Join this 8-day cruise from Split to Dubrovnik aboard MS San Spirito, which sails to the amazing islands and towns in Croatia such as Biševo Island, Korcula Island, Mljet Island, Hvar Islands, the city of Dubrovnik, and many more.

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from $1,703

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Porto, the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain)

Roundtrip Porto - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MS Miguel Torga

• Enjoy scenic Douro cruising
• Visit Mateus Palace gardens
• Taste wines on Douro route
• Enjoy themed onboard evenings

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Porto / Porto

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

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Variable

Enjoy a 6-day Douro Valley cruise aboard MS Miguel Torga, sailing round-trip from Porto through the stunning Douro Valley to Salamanca. Discover Porto’s charm, Mateus Palace, the Port Wine Route, and Salamanca’s cultural treasures.

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from $9,290

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Expedition Svalbard

12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest

• Discover eastern Svalbard
• Search for Arctic wildlife & birds
• Find 17th-century whaling remnants
• Explore spectacular landscapes

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On this 12-day voyage on the M/S Quest, explore the magnificent fjords of Svalbard, Norway. Discover the ruins of the thriving 17th-century whaling era. See polar bears and walruses and explore the stunning landscapes and wide tundras of the Arctic by making daily landings aboard Zodiac craft.

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from $4,330

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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles

Amsterdam to Remich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Imagery II

• Explore the Rhine River
• Walk Bernkastel’s medieval streets
• Taste renowned German wines
• Tour Luxembourg City landmarks

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Amsterdam / Paris

Activities

Biking, Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration

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Variable

Sail the Rhine & Moselle for 8 days aboard Avalon Imagery II, visiting Amsterdam, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Cochem, Bernkastel, and Luxembourg. Take canal cruises, tour castles, hike vineyards, taste wines, and see Rhine Gorge while exploring Europe’s historic towns and wine regions.

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from $4,251

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Treasures of Belgium & Holland

Brussels to Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Imagery II

• See the sights in Ghent
• Visit Flanders Field Museum
• Uncover Middelburg spice history
• Charming Veere walk

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Brussels / Amsterdam

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Discover Belgium and Holland on an 8-day Avalon Imagery II cruise from Brussels to Amsterdam. Visit Ghent’s medieval treasures, Bruges’ canals, Middelburg’s spice-trade heritage, charming Veere, Rotterdam’s skyline, Zaandam, and Haarlem, before exploring Amsterdam’s canals, bike paths, and historic streets.

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from $4,151

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Highlights of Holland & Belgium

Amsterdam to Brussels - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Imagery II

• Amsterdam tulips and canals
• Nijmegen Roman ruins tour
• Take a tour of Liège
• Visit the central Grote Markt
• See Antwerp Rubens cathedral treasures

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Amsterdam / Brussels

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Embark on an 8-day Avalon Imagery II river cruise through Holland and Belgium. Start in Amsterdam with Keukenhof Gardens before exploring Nijmegen, Maastricht, Namur, Liège, Antwerp, and Brussels, experiencing history, culture, and local flavors at every port.

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from $4,130

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Tulip Time Cruise

Roundtrip Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Expression

• Explore the Amsterdam canal views
• See Rotterdam’s modern architecture
• See Ghent’s medieval city treasures
• Middelburg’s spice-trade history
• Tour Veere’s charming harbor town

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Amsterdam / Amsterdam

Activities

Local Market Visits

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Variable

Join an 8-day Tulip Time River cruise through Holland and Belgium on the Avalon Envision. Explore Amsterdam’s canals, Rotterdam’s architecture, Antwerp’s historic gems, Ghent’s medieval treasures, Bruges’ charm, & Middelburg’s spice-trade history, with guided tours, optional excursions, & authentic local experiences along the way.

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from $4,993

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Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)

Vienna to Nuremberg - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision

• Explore Vienna’s Christmas markets
• Uncover the wonder of Wachau Valley
• Enjoy walking in Regensburg
• Savor Nuremberg’s festive delights

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Vienna / Nuremberg

Activities

Christmas Market Visits

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Variable

Cruise the Danube (Westbound) from Vienna to Nuremberg on a 7-day Christmas river voyage aboard Avalon Envision. Visit Melk, Passau, and Regensburg, see historic landmarks, try seasonal treats, and explore Europe’s traditional Christmas markets.

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