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Porto Santo Stefano, Italian coastline sea town in Tuscany
from $6,599
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Adriatic and Tuscan Tastes

Livorno to Dubrovnik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Access Florence and Pisa landmarks
  • Lipari volcanic island hike
  • Witness Kotor fortress climb views
  • Taormina and Mount Etna exploration
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Livorno / Dubrovnik
Activities
Hiking, Village Visits
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Variable
Explore Italy on a 10-day cruise aboard World Traveller, visiting Livorno, Porto Santo Stefano, Sardinia, Capri, Lipari, and Giardini Naxos. Visit coastal towns, explore ruins, and enjoy local cuisine. This itinerary stands out for combining Italian regions, island stops, and Adriatic destinations in one route.
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Blue hour on the French coast
from $6,599
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Legends Of The Celtic Seas

London to Glasglow - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Visit St Mary's beaches and shops
  • St Malo coastal exploration
  • Dublin city landmark exploration
  • Belfast museum and garden visit
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London / Greenock
Activities
Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Explore the United Kingdom on a 10-day cruise aboard World Voyager starting in London. Sail along the River Thames and view Tower Bridge, Greenwich, and central landmarks. This itinerary stands out for combining major United Kingdom cities with coastal towns and nearby European destinations.
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Night scenery of Stockholm, Sweden
from $20,060
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The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic

Helsinki to Kemi - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Visit Stockholm Gamla Stan streets
  • Explore Rauma UNESCO town
  • Visit Kemi's snow castle
  • Discover Oulu riverside markets
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Helsinki / Paris
Activity Level
Variable
Board Le Commandant Charcot in Helsinki for a 9-day Arctic and Baltic cruise. Explore Stockholm’s Gamla Stan, Rauma’s UNESCO wooden town, Lulea’s church-town, Oulu’s riverside markets, and Kemi’s snow castle. Participate in Arctic excursions, sled rides, and onboard lectures, combining cultural discovery with polar-class exploration.
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Golden light along the cliffs of the Irish coast
from $12,590
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From the English Channel to the Irish Sea

Honfleur to Glasgow - 9 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Visit Giant’s Causeway
  • Visit the Isles of Scilly castles
  • Hike from Warrenpoint
  • Explore Glasgow's art museum
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Honfleur / Glasgow
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Variable
Discover coastal beauty on a 9-day voyage from Honfleur to Glasgow aboard L' L'Austral. Explore England’s charming villages, Ireland’s colorful ports, and Northern Ireland’s iconic landscapes, walk ancient castles, see dramatic cliffs, and visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $51,150
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Spitsbergen fjords
  • Cross Arctic sea ice
  • Visit Blosseville Coast
  • Spot polar wildlife
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Paris / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 17-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, to Reykjavík, Iceland. Navigate through the Arctic ice floes, reach the Geographic North Pole, and explore Greenland’s remote Ittoqqortoormiit and Blosseville Coast. Encounter glaciers, fjords, and Arctic wildlife across pristine polar landscapes.
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Romantic evening light over Basel
from $3,849
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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSerena
  • Taste Kölsch beer
  • Visit Cologne Cathedral
  • Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
  • Discover Lake Lucerne
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Amsterdam / Basel
Activity Level
Variable
Discover fairytale castles, historic vineyards and the stunning remnant of a world frozen over with glaciers, Italy’s Lake Como, as part of this all-encompassing Rhine River cruise and land fantasy. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history.
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Tourists and visitors roam the streets and pathways around the colorful homes and buildings of Nuuk, Greenland
from $12,930
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Wilderness from Greenland to the East Coast of Canada

Nuuk to Saint Pierre Island - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Visit Qeqertarsuatsiaat village
  • Discover Iqaluit culture
  • Learn Labrador Inuit traditions
  • Twillingate coastal hiking trails
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Nuuk / Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 15-day cruise from Nuuk across Greenland, Nunavut, Labrador, and Newfoundland aboard Le Lyrial. Explore fjords, glaciers, Inuit communities, and Viking sites. Navigate remote Arctic coasts, hike tundra landscapes, and observe whales, seals, and seabirds in isolated regions.
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A sow with her cubs
from $51,150
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Blosseville Coast
  • Observe Arctic wildlife
  • Explore Spitsbergen glaciers
  • Navigate Greenland fjords
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Reykjavik / Paris
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 18-day Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Greenland’s frozen coasts, navigate Arctic sea ice, and reach the Geographic North Pole. Discover remote Inuit communities, witness unique wildlife, and experience unmatched polar exploration across one of Earth’s most isolated regions.
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Mount Etna looms over an ancient town
from $5,999
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Italian Isles and Riviera Radiance

Valletta to Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • See Taormina Mount Etna landscapes
  • Visit Capri Blue Grotto
  • Sorrento Pompeii ruins exploration
  • See Capri coastal rock formations
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Valletta / Nice
Activities
Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail through Italy’s most iconic coastal destinations on an 8-day cruise aboard World Traveller, starting in Valletta and ending in Nice. This Mediterranean itinerary highlights Italy as the central destination with diverse cultural and scenic experiences.
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Tourists and visitors roam the streets and pathways around the colorful homes and buildings of Nuuk, Greenland
from $18,599
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Fjords and Frontiers

Nuuk to Newfoundland - 18 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Evighed Fjord glacier views
  • Disko Bay iceberg sailing
  • Lady Franklin wildlife spotting
  • Button Islands marine encounters
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Nuuk / St. John's
Activities
Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Greenland and Arctic Canada on an 18-day cruise through Nuuk, Disko Bay, Ilulissat Icefjord, and Torngat Mountains aboard World Navigator. This cruise stands out through flexible Captain’s Choice routing, close wildlife encounters, and access to remote Arctic landscapes rarely visited.
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Explore beautiful and historic Montreal
from $10,228
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Newfoundland & Gulf Of St. Lawrence Reverie

Montreal Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Ovation
  • Visit Old Montreal Streets
  • See UNESCO-listed Viking settlement
  • Visit Iles de la Madeleine
  • Navigate Saguenay Fjord Park
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Montreal / Montreal
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise through eastern Canada aboard Seabourn Ovation. Sail the St. Lawrence River, visiting Havre-Saint-Pierre, L’Anse aux Meadows, St. John’s, Saguenay, and remote islands. Explore Viking history, fjords, fishing villages, and French-influenced ports.
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