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Colorful sunset over Tallinn, Estonia
from $22,990
Free Hotel
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Gautier Capucon's Baltic Symphony at Sea

Helsinki Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Gamla Stan streets
  • Enter Visby through medieval walls
  • Discover Gdansk Long Market
  • Visit Riga old town with cathedrals
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Variable
Sail the Baltic Sea on a 10-day cruise from Helsinki aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Stockholm, Visby, Gdansk, Riga, and Tallinn, combining historic cities, UNESCO sites, and expert-led enrichment with advanced expedition cruising.
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Enjoy the clear blue waters of the Canary Islands
from $6,410
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Atlantic odyssey from the Canary Islands to the shores of Morocco

Las Palmas to Casablanca - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • See El Hierro volcanic landscapes
  • Tenerife Teide National Park visit
  • See Los Cristianos coastal village
  • Visit Casablanca Hassan II Mosque
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Las Palmas / Casablanca
Activities
Local Market Visits, Snorkeling
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise from Las Palmas through Canary Islands Madeira Morocco and Casablanca aboard Le Champlain. Explore volcanic islands, beaches, markets, historic towns and UNESCO sites. Experience Las Palmas old town Teide National Park Santa Cruz de Tenerife La Laguna and Funchal cultural highlights.
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Colorful sunset over the Scottish Highlands
from $6,480
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Hebrides and Highlands, lands of legends

Dublin to Glasgow - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Dublin landmarks
  • Cruise Shiant Islands
  • Explore Callanish Stones
  • Visit Duart Castle
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Dublin / Glasgow
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Sail from Dublin to Glasgow aboard Le Lyrial on a 10-day cruise through Scotland's Hebrides and west coast. Visit Portrush, Canna, Stornoway, St Kilda, Staffa, Iona, Fort William, and Duart Bay. This itinerary combines Scottish heritage, coastal wildlife, and remote island exploration.
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Turquoise waters surrounding the islands
from $7,550
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Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides and the Irish Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

London - Glasgow - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore London’s vibrant landmarks
  • Visit Dover's iconic cliffs
  • Discover Cowes' scenic coast
  • Wander Canterbury Gothic cathedral
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London / Glasgow
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard Le Bellot, exploring iconic landmarks, historic castles, and scenic coasts around the Irish Sea. Highlights include Dover Castle, the Giant’s Causeway, Tresco Gardens, and the Hebrides before ending near Glasgow.
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Total solar eclipse
from $8,720
Kids Free
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Total Solar Eclipse in the Mediterranean

Nice Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Stroll Palma de Mallorca
  • Experience solar eclipse event
  • Explore Marseille’s Old Port
  • Walk Bonifacio’s medieval streets
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Nice / Nice
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard Le Boreal on a 9-day Mediterranean cruise featuring a rare total solar eclipse. Travel from Nice with stops in Corsica, Marseille, Barcelona, and Port-Vendres. Join astronomy experts for eclipse viewing and educational sessions.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $18,500
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Arctic Spring: A Journey Through Ice and Inuit Culture

Nuuk Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore colorful Nuuk
  • Spot humpback whales
  • See Inuit culture
  • Visit Disko Island
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Nuuk / Nuuk
Activities
Kayaking, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard Le Commandant Charcot through Greenland’s icy wilderness. Visit Nuuk, Disko Bay, Disko Island, Sisimiut, and Baffin Bay. Witness glaciers, wildlife, and colorful Inuit towns on this polar exploration cruise aboard a cutting-edge luxury icebreaker. Experience Arctic nature and culture up close in one unforgettable journey.
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Beautiful beaches of Praslin
from $7,170
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The Essential Seychelles

Victoria, Mahe Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Explore UNESCO Vallee de Mai
  • Snorkel at Remire reefs
  • Spot giant Aldabra tortoises
  • Relax on beaches of Grande Soeur
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Victoria / Victoria
Activities
Hiking
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Variable
Sail through the Seychelles on a 9-day voyage aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Begin in Victoria, Mahe, and visit Praslin, Aride, Curieuse, Cousin, Grande Soeur, and La Digue. Discover giant tortoises, the UNESCO-protected Vallee de Mai, coral reefs, and unique birdlife.
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Seaside Buddhist temple in Busan
from $9,290
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Treasures of Japan and South Korea by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Busan - Osaka - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Explore vibrant Busan
  • Walk samurai streets
  • Sail Kanmon Straits
  • Admire sacred torii
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Busan / Osaka
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Variable
Set sail on a 9-day cruise from Busan to Osaka aboard Le Soleal, exploring South Korea and Japan’s cultural and coastal highlights. Discover Busan’s temples, Sakaiminato’s folklore, historic Hagi, scenic Kanmon Straits, Beppu’s onsen, sacred Miyajima, Hiroshima, Tamano, and vibrant Osaka.
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Sunset over a deserted beach on Orango Island, Guinea-Bissau
from $5,850
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Adventure in the Bissagos Islands

Dakar Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Explore Dakar and Goree Island
  • Explore Orango National Park
  • Observe wildlife in UNESCO reserves
  • Visit Bolama colonial streets
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Dakar / Dakar
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Guinea-Bissau’s remote Bissagos Islands on a 9-day expedition cruise from Dakar aboard Le Champlain. Zodiac landings reveal Orango, Uno, Carache, João Vieira, Bolama, and Caravela, focusing on wildlife, village life, and protected marine environments.
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Colorful sunset over Kagoshima, Japan
from $11,806
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The Best of Japan

Osaka to Busan - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Miyajima floating torii
  • Explore Hiroshima Peace Park
  • Hike Yakushima cedar forests
  • See Nagasaki atomic bomb memorial
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Osaka / Busan
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Variable
Embark in Osaka on a 9-day Japan’s Inland Sea and southern islands cruise aboard Le Soleal. Visit Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima’s iconic torii gate, Beppu hot springs, Uwajima Castle, Yakushima’s ancient cedar forest, and Nagasaki’s historic sites.
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Night scenery of Stockholm, Sweden
from $11,460
Free Hotel
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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
Activities
Urban Exploration
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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Coast of Ortigia island at city of Syracuse
from $8,930
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A Circumnavigation of Sicily with Smithsonian Journeys

Valetta Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • 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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Variable
Set sail on a 9-day Sicily cruise aboard Le Laperouse. 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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