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Disko Bay
from $25,790
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Disko Bay: Meeting the Inuit & Discovering the Unknown

Nuuk to Reykjavik - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Nuuk fjords and heritage
  • Sail Baffin Bay polar wildlife
  • Spot whales in Disko Island
  • Prins Christian Sund cruising
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Paris / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Greenland’s Arctic coast on a 16-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Sail through Baffin Bay, Disko Bay, Sisimiut, Narsarsuaq, Qaqortoq, Prins Christian Sund, and Kujalleq Glacier. Spot polar bears, whales, seals, and icebergs while discovering Inuit culture, Viking history, fjords, and natural hot springs.
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Tourists and visitors roam the streets and pathways around the colorful homes and buildings of Nuuk, Greenland
from $12,930
No SS
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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
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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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Learn about the history and unique culture of Quebec City
from $26,350
Free Hotel
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The St. Lawrence River in the Heart of the Boreal Winter

Montreal Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Quebec City streets
  • Saguenay dog sledding adventure
  • Saint Pierre French heritage
  • Sept-Iles Innu culture experience
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Montreal / Montreal
Activities
Skiing
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Canada’s winter coastline on a 15-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Travel through Montreal, Quebec City, Saguenay, Gaspe, and Newfoundland while navigating the icy Saint Lawrence Gulf. This cruise combines cultural discovery, Arctic-style exploration, and winter landscapes across Eastern Canada.
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Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands – Vast lagoon surrounded by coral reefs
from $11,750
$1000 SBC
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Polynesian Bliss : Marquesas and Tuamotu

Papeete Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Visit Moorea Belvedere viewpoint
  • Discover UNESCO-listed Fakarava
  • Experience Hapatoni's traditions
  • See Meae Lipona tiki statues
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Papeete / Papeete
Activities
Snorkeling, Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Explore French Polynesia on a 15-day cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier, sailing from Papeete through Moorea, the Tuamotu Islands, and the Marquesas Islands before returning to Tahiti. Visit archaeological sites, admire ancient tiki statues, discover traditional villages, snorkel in Rangiroa, and explore UNESCO-listed Fakarava.
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Uunartoq Island hot spring pond
from $22,580
Save 50%
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From the St Lawrence to Greenland, the Last Moments of Winter

Montreal to Nuuk - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Enjoy Saguenay winter activities
  • Observe the natural Perce Rock area
  • Cross the Strait of Belle Isle
  • Swim in natural Uunartoq pools
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Montreal / Paris
Activities
Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Hiking, Kayaking
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Variable
Explore Canada and Greenland on a 15-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Cruise the Saint Lawrence Seaway, Saguenay River, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, and Belle Isle Strait. Visit Saguenay, Gaspe, Qaqortoq, Narsarsuaq, and Uunartoq for snowshoeing, Zodiac cruises, cultural visits, wildlife viewing, Viking history, and hot springs.
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Houses of Greenland
from $12,750
No SS
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Tasiilaq settlement exploration vis
  • Sermilik Fjord scenic cruising
  • Skjoldungen island nature landing
  • Explore Nuuk capital and landmarks
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Board L'Austral and set off on an expedition to the edge of Greenland's ice sheet. Spend 14 days exploring Arctic landscapes, sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq.
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View on the Waterfalls of the seven sisters at Geiranger Fjord in the morning light
from $15,700
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Autumn Splendours: From Lofoten to the Norwegian Fjords

Narvik - Bergen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Arctic Circle towns
  • Ride historic Flåm Railway
  • Visit Viking ship museum
  • Discover Art Nouveau Ålesund
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Narvik / Bergen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise from Narvik to Bergen aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Arctic towns like Narvik and Svolvaer, see UNESCO-listed fjords such as Geirangerfjord, and learn about Viking heritage in Nordfjordeid. Travel through remote Lofoten Islands, sail past glaciers, and end in the historic port city of Bergen.
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Moorea, French Polynesia
from $12,550
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Ancestral Cultures of the South Pacific

Papeete - Lautoka - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Stroll Aitutaki’s peaceful lagoon
  • Snorkel coral reefs near Savusavu
  • Swim in Bora Bora’s lagoon
  • Hike Mount Talau Tonga
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Papeete / Lautoka
Activities
Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 14-day cruise from Papeete to Lautoka aboard Le Jacques Cartier. Visit French Polynesia's iconic islands like Moorea and Bora Bora, explore Aitutaki’s artisan markets, cross the International Date Line, and discover Tonga’s coral islets. Enjoy Fijian traditions in Savusavu, Suva, and Lautoka.
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Explore Tangier
from $10,280
No SS
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Lisbon to the Canary Islands by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Lisbon to Canary Islands - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Visit Coastal Cadiz landmarks
  • Explore Marbella’s old town
  • Visit iconic Malaga landmarks
  • Uncover La Palma history
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Lisbon / Las Palmas
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Lisbon to the Canary Islands on a 14-day Mediterranean and Atlantic voyage aboard Le Champlain, exploring iconic cities and scenic coastlines. Discover cultural gems in Spain, Morocco, and Portugal. Visit Lisbon, Cadiz, Tangier, Casablanca, and Madeira.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $12,750
No SS
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavik to Nuuk - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Tasiilaq Arctic settlement
  • Cruise Sermilik Fjord icebergs
  • Skjoldungen Island landing
  • Approach the active Eqi Glacier
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Reykjavik / Nuuk
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise from Reykjavík to Nuuk aboard Le Lyrial. Explore Greenland’s fjords, glaciers, Inuit towns, Viking ruins, and Arctic wildlife. Experience Zodiac landings, iceberg-filled bays, and remote coastal landscapes rarely reached by traditional cruises.
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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
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
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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Explore beautiful and historic Montreal
from $13,830
No SS
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Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence - with Smithsonian Journeys

Toronto to Boston - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Sail the Saint Lawrence Seaway
  • Old Montreal exploration
  • Visit Quebec City's UNESCO district
  • See Lunenburg colonial charm
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Toronto / Boston
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Toronto to Boston on a 14-day Canadian cruise with Smithsonian Journeys aboard Le Bellot. Explore Montreal, Quebec City, Tadoussac, Nova Scotia towns, and the Magdalen Islands. Enjoy historic sites, coastal scenery, marine life, and cultural landmarks throughout this voyage.
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