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The stunning blue coastline of the Canary Islands
from $2,820
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Westbound Atlantic Ocean Crossing

16 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Visit Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
  • Take in the fresh ocean breeze
  • Explore San Sebastian, La Gomera
  • Relax on paradise beaches
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Las Palmas / Bridgetown
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Sit back and take in the smell of the fresh ocean breeze up on deck on this extraordinary 16-day cruise that takes you across the Northern Atlantic Ocean. Start at the famous and charming city of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, and voyage to the stunningly beautiful Caribbean Islands.
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Naples at Sunset, Italy
from $3,669
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A Mediterranean Christmas - Naples, the Amalfi Coast & Sicily

Naples Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV La Belle de L'Adriatique
  • Choose Pompeii or Herculaneum
  • Browse Naples nativity workshops
  • Stand at Etna's Silvestri Craters
  • Admire Paestum's Greek temples
  • Stroll Capri and Anacapri
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Naples / Naples
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Christmas Market Visits
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Embark on an 8-day Christmas cruise from Naples aboard MV La Belle de L'Adriatique. Pair southern Italy's coast with holiday traditions. Choose Pompeii or Herculaneum, see the nativity workshops of Naples, head up Mount Etna, and visit Taormina, Tropea, Amalfi, Paestum, and Capri.
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City of Dubrovnik
from $2,850
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The Splendors of the Northern Adriatic Sea

Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV La Belle de L'Adriatique
  • Visit Dubrovnik’s walled city
  • Explore Kosljun’s monastery island
  • Uncover Roman Pula amphitheater
  • Kotor cable car ride
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Dubrovnik / Dubrovnik
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Embark on an 8-day Northern Adriatic cruise aboard MV La Belle de L’Adriatique and uncover hidden gems along the Croatian and Montenegrin coastlines. Explore charming islands, Roman ruins, national parks, and breathtaking coastal scenery for a journey rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.
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Explore beautiful Paros
from $11,000
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Crossroads of the Ancient World: Exploring Greece and Turkey

Roundtrip Athens - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Explore Delos ancient ruins
  • Walk Ephesus ancient city
  • Explore Paros harbor towns
  • Visit Didim Apollo sanctuary
  • Visit Patmos monastery site
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Athens / Athens
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Cooking Classes, Wine Tasting
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Explore the Greek Islands and Turkey on an 11-day cruise aboard National Geographic Orion. Travel from Athens and Lavrio to Delos, Patmos, Samos, Ephesus, Bodrum, Leros, Naxos, and Paros. Walk ancient ruins, visit monasteries, explore island villages, sail the Aegean Sea, and experience local culture and history.
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Discover rich Norse heritage at this iconic Kirkwall landmark in Scotland's Orkney Islands
from $6,479
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Nordic Navigator – From Norway’s Wilds to Scotland’s Isles

Tromso to Glasgow - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Spitsbergen
  • Marvel at Senja's wild coast
  • Explore the Hurtigruten Museum
  • Take a Svolvaer polar plunge
  • Wander historic Lerwick
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Tromso / Glasgow
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Experience an 11-day expedition from Norway's wilds to Scotland's isles aboard MS Spitsbergen. Discover Arctic Tromso, the rugged peaks of Lofoten, and the massive Svartisen glacier before crossing the North Sea. Explore the rich heritage of the Shetland and Orkney Islands, concluding your trip in Glasgow.
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Zodiac through icy waters beneath the snow-covered mountains of Svalbard
from $9,790
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Expedition Svalbard to the Pack Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Sail through vast Isfjorden
  • Discover historic Ny-Alesund
  • Observe birds at Alkefjellet
  • Marvel at Nordaustlandet ice
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise on the M/S Quest to explore Svalbard's Arctic wilderness, where you witness polar bears and stunning glaciers under the midnight sun. Discover historic sites like Ny-Alesund and sail through breathtaking fjords while observing nesting guillemots and magnificent waterfalls.
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Explore the beautiful Canary Islands
from $9,540
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Spain, Morocco, & Atlantic Isles – with Smithsonian Journeys

Lisbon to Canary Islands - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Walk at Cadiz old quarter
  • Explore Marbella old town
  • Visit Tangier medina
  • Ride Funchal cable cars
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Lisbon / Las Palmas
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Embark on a 14-day Atlantic route from Lisbon to the Canary Islands aboard Le Laperouse. Explore Portugal, southern Spain, Morocco, Madeira, and the Canaries, combining historic cities, coastal towns, island capitals, and uninterrupted time at sea.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $14,100
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Arctic Cruise in Svalbard, East Greenland and Iceland

Copenhagen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Spot polar bears hunting
  • Visit remote Jan Mayen
  • See puffins and eiders nesting
  • Witness Dynjandi waterfall
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Copenhagen / Reykjavik
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Photography Seminars
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Join a 14-day expedition from Copenhagen to Reykjavik aboard SH Vega, exploring Svalbard, Jan Mayen Island, Ittoqqortoormiit, Scoresbysund and Vigur Island. Observe Arctic wildlife, cruise among glaciers and fjords, visit remote communities, and experience Iceland's Westfjords before ending in Reykjavik.
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
from $4,250
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Northeast Iceland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Hike & Sail

Reykjavik to Seydisfjordur - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore East Iceland
  • Experience Northeast Iceland
  • Discover Húsavík and Whales
  • Explore the Arctic Circle
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Reykjavik / Egilsstaðir
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Small Ship Sailing, Northern Lights
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Embark on a 7-day expedition aboard Rembrandt van Rijn to explore Northeast Iceland’s fjords, waterfalls, and geothermal wonders. Discover picturesque villages, rugged highlands, and Arctic wildlife, with scenic hikes and the chance to witness the magical Aurora Borealis.
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Berlin cityscape in the evening
from $19,595
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A Northern Saga

Amsterdam - Bergen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Navigate the Kiel Canal
  • Discover medieval Wismar
  • Explore historic Berlin
  • Experience Pulpit Rock
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Amsterdam / Bergen
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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Urban Exploration, Biking
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Set sail on a 14-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, tracing the footsteps of ancient Norse seafarers through iconic Scandinavian lands. Explore Viking heritage, the Kiel Canal, and the rich history of Hanseatic traders along the northern shores of Europe.
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Serene coastal living in Svolvaer, Norway, featuring a calm harbor, fishing boats, and snow-capped mountains
from $11,735
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Ultimate Norway at New Year’s

Roundtrip Tromso - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Spitsbergen
  • Immerse in the Lyngen Alps
  • Uncover Senja’s landscapes
  • Celebrate New Year in Lofoten
  • Experience a polar plunge
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Tromso / Tromso
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Citizen Science
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Variable
Experience a 13-day Arctic adventure aboard MS Spitsbergen, sailing from Tromso through the Lyngen Alps, Senja, Lofoten, Narvik and Vesteralen. Experience snowshoeing, kayaking, expedition boat cruising, whale-spotting, and the chance to see the Northern Lights.
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Sunset view from Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
from $6,560
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Atlantic Odyssey from the Iberian Peninsula to the Canary Islands

Malaga to Canary Islands - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Discover Tangier Medina culture
  • Visit Casablanca Hassan II Mosque
  • Explore Funchal botanical gardens
  • Explore Santa Cruz de La Palma
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Malaga / Las Palmas
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Local Market Visits
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Explore Spain, Morocco, Portugal, and the Canary Islands on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Begin in Malaga and continue to Seville, where historic landmarks, tapas culture, and Andalusian traditions await. Discover Tangier’s Medina and Kasbah, then visit Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque. This voyage combines Spanish heritage, Moroccan culture, Atlantic islands in one itinerary.
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