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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $82,965
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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
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Set sail from Longyearbyen on a 17-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot and explore some of the Arctic’s most remote regions. Visit Templefjord and Magdalenefjorden, sail through polar waters to the Geographic North Pole, and navigate Greenland’s ice-filled coastline. This combines Arctic wildlife, sea ice navigation and exploration routes.
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Blue water in Inarajan natural pools in Guam
from $29,950
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From Fiji to Micronesia

Lautoka to Guam - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Visit Lautoka, Fiji's sugar hub
  • Roderick Bay shipwreck snorkeling
  • Explore the Bougainville coastlines
  • Dive in Njari pristine coral reef
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Lautoka / Guam
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Variable
Sail across the Pacific on a 17-day expedition cruise from Lautoka, Fiji, to Guam aboard Le Jacques Cartier. Explore Vanuatu’s volcanic traditions, Solomon Islands’ coral reefs, Bougainville’s coastlines, and Micronesia’s historic shipwrecks. Discover remote atolls, dive among marine life, and experience traditional island culture.
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Explore the stunning Milford Sound
from $17,060
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Expedition to New Zealand's Subantarctic Islands

Dunedin - Dunedin - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Explore the Snares Islands
  • Enjoy a guided walk on Ulva Island
  • View fur seals, sea lions, & seals
  • See Fiordland Crested penguins
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Dunedin / Dunedin
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Variable
Set sail from Dunedin on Le Soleal for a 15-day exploration cruise to New Zealand's Fiordland and Subantarctic Islands. Explore the South West World Heritage Area, which is home to the magnificent Milford, Dusky, and Doubtful Sounds. Take a Zodiac cruise across the fiords and look for the endangered Fiordland Crested penguin.
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Lighthouse of Beagle Channel, Ushuaia
from $10,640
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The Best of Chilean Fjords

15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Puerto Williams
  • Observe Chilean fjords and channels
  • Garibaldi, Agostini, El Brujo
  • Explore houses of Tortel
  • Experience the wildlife encounters
  • Conclude the trip in Quemchi
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Valparaiso / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Set sail aboard Le Lyrial for a 15-day adventure into the landscapes of South America. Experience the beauty of the Chilean fjords, where channels, snow-capped peaks, glaciers, and narrow passages await. Explore Puerto Williams, circumnavigate Cape Horn, and glide past the glaciers of Garibaldi, Crostini, Skua, El Brujo, and Pie XI.
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A classic motu densely covered with coconut palms inside a tranquil turquoise lagoon in French Polynesia
from $12,390
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From French Polynesia to Pitcairn Island

Tahiti Island Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Explore the markets of Papeete
  • Snorkel the Mataiva lagoon pools
  • Discover the beautiful Anaa Atoll
  • Observe traditions on Hikueru
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Papeete / Papeete
Activities
Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 15-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier to explore the stunning French Polynesian archipelagos and remote islands like Pitcairn, Mataiva, and Hikueru. Immerse yourself in vibrant local cultures and breathtaking natural beauty with coral atolls and white sand beaches.
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Midnight sun over the flat-topped icebergs of the Weddell Sea
from $24,750
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The Emperor Penguins of Weddell Sea

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Cross the legendary Drake Passage
  • Tour Antarctic Peninsula glaciers
  • Search wild Weddell seal groups
  • Visit Ushuaia gateway to South Pole
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Santiago / Port of Ushuaia
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Variable
Join a 14-day cruise to the remote Weddell Sea aboard Le Commandant Charcot, where you encounter Emperor and Adelie penguins among stunning icebergs. Experience the legacy of explorers like Shackleton in a pristine Antarctic wilderness, where silence reigns and wildlife flourishes.
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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $11,280
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From Scotland to Spitsbergen

Glasgow to Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Walk Glasgow's historic center
  • View Callanish standing stones
  • See Tromso Arctic Cathedral
  • Spot belugas near Spitsbergen
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Glasgow / Longyearbyen
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Glasgow to Longyearbyen on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Scottish Isles, Viking-era ruins, Arctic fjords, and glacial landscapes. Visit Iona, Callanish, Mousa, Tromso, and Spitsbergen. Observe seabirds, seals, and whales while navigating Norway’s Trollfjorden and remote polar waters.
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Osaka's city lights after sunset
from $15,150
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Authentic Japan

Osaka to Busan - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Explore Busan’s cultural treasures
  • Explore Osaka's vibrant cityscape
  • Tour Himeji’s iconic castle
  • View Takamatsu’s famous gardens
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Osaka / Busan
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise across Japan and South Korea aboard Le Soleal, starting in Osaka and ending in Busan. Explore iconic destinations like Himeji Castle, Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, and Miyajima's Torii Gate.
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from $25,010
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Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto - Boston - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Sail the scenic St. Lawrence Seaway
  • Stroll Old Montreal streets
  • Explore Prince Edward Island
  • Experience the Acadian culture
  • Explore Nova Scotia and Lunenburg
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Toronto / Boston
Activities
Wine Tasting
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Variable
Sail Canada’s St. Lawrence Seaway on a 13-day cruise aboard Le Bellot. Visit Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Tadoussac, Charlottetown, Magdalen Islands, Sydney, Lunenburg, Portland, and Boston. Enjoy whale watching, historic tours, cultural experiences, scenic landscapes, and regional cuisine throughout this journey.
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View of a glacier in Greenland
from $22,271
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Beyond the Inhabited World

Nuuk Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Visit remote Kullorsuaq village
  • Explore Siorapaluk settlement
  • Navigate Baffin Bay ice
  • Sail through Nares Strait
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Nuuk / Nuuk
Activities
Hiking, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Fishing, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Explore a 13-day Greenland Arctic journey from Nuuk aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Travel through fjords, visit Kullorsuaq and Siorapaluk, and cross Baffin Bay and the Nares Strait. Learn about Inuit culture, observe wildlife, and access remote ice regions using a PC2-class polar ship.
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Wild Komodo Dragon in its habitat
from $11,450
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Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Benoa, Bali - Darwin - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Discover Satonda’s Volcanic Lake
  • Encounter Komodo Dragons
  • Visit Historic Banda Neira
  • Swim Beneath Kitikiti Waterfall
  • Snorkel Vibrant Triton Bay
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Benoa / Darwin
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 13-day expedition aboard Le Jacques Cartier from Benoa, Bali to Darwin, visiting Satonda Island, Saleh Bay, Komodo National Park, and Maumere. Explore Banda Neira, Triton Bay, the Kei Islands, and other remote destinations while encountering remarkable wildlife, reefs, cultures, and landscapes.
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Saint Pierre and Miquelon
from $12,030
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Exploration along Saint Lawrence

Saint Pierre - Montreal - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  • Visit Cap-aux-Meules village
  • Encounter diverse wildlife
  • Marvel at Gros Morne Park
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St. Pierre / Montreal
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on this 12-day cruise from Saint Pierre to Montreal aboard Le Lyrial. Witness the convergence of saltwater and freshwater along the Saint Lawrence River, explore the Saguenay River, and visit Quebec City's UNESCO-listed historic center.
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