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Lemurs of Madagascar
from $9,000
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Jewels of Madagascar

Richards Bay to Nosy Be - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Ifaty spiny forest discovery
  • Visit Nosy Ve bird sanctuary
  • Explore Sacred Lake near Majunga
  • Encounter Nosy Komba black lemurs
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Richard's Bay / Mauritius
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Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Explore Madagascar on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Visit Toliara, Nosy Ve, Sarodrano, Morondava, Majunga, Nosy Komba, Nosy Hara, and Nosy Be. Spot lemurs, snorkel coral reefs, observe rare birdlife, and discover iconic baobab landscapes. This voyage combines wildlife, culture, and remote coastal destinations across Madagascar.
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Sunset over Palermo
from $9,200
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Culture and islands of the Mediterranean

Tarragona to Valletta - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
  • Explore Tarragona’s Roman Heritage
  • Discover Mahon’s Menorcan Culture
  • Visit Ancient Carthage
  • Explore Sicily’s Historic Cities
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Tarragona / Valletta
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Explore a 12-day Mediterranean journey from Tarragona to Valletta aboard Le Bougainville, visiting Mahon, Cagliari, Tunis, Trapani, Palermo, Reggio di Calabria, Catania and Syracuse. Discover Roman, Phoenician, Greek, Arab, Norman and Baroque heritage across Spain, Tunisia and Italy, with a day at sea to enjoy onboard facilities and activities.
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Snorkeling
from $7,910
No SS
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Panama, Colombia & Caribbean Islands

Colon - Fort-de-France - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Cartagena colonial old town
  • Visit Santa Marta and Sierra Nevada
  • Visit Bonaire reef marine park
  • Visit Fort-de-France landmarks
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Colon / Fort de France
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Scuba Diving, Rainforest Exploration
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Variable
Set sail on an 11-day cruise through Panaman, Colombia and Caribbean Islands aboard Le Bellot. Visit Cartagena and Santa Marta with guided historic and cultural excursions. Explore the San Blas Islands for beaches, snorkeling, and Kuna culture. The voyage combines nature, culture, and Caribbean island experiences.
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Explore the beautiful Canary Islands
from $6,190
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Volcanic Landscapes from Cape Verde to Canary Islands

Dakar - Canary Islands - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Walk historic Cidade Velha
  • Explore La Palma forests
  • Discover El Hierro viewpoints
  • Visit Timanfaya volcanic landscapes
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Dakar / Las Palmas
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Variable
Sail on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville from Dakar to Gran Canaria, visiting Cape Verde and the Canary Islands. Explore historic towns, UNESCO sites, volcanic landscapes, botanical gardens, forests, viewpoints, beaches, and local cultural landmarks while enjoying time at sea.
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The unusual red color of Broome, Australia
from $11,860
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Australia's Iconic Kimberley

Broome - Darwin - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Explore Broome’s rich history
  • See Lacepede Island wildlife
  • Cruise Talbot Bay
  • View ancient Gwion Gwion
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Broome / Darwin
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Variable
Set sail on an 11-day cruise from Broome to Darwin aboard Le Jacques Cartier, discovering Western Australia’s Kimberley region. Witness the tidal wonders of Montgomery Reef, the Horizontal Falls, and King George's twin falls. Explore ancient Aboriginal rock art, pristine wildlife habitats, and remote islands.
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Elephants cooling down with a mud bath, Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa
from $8,860
No SS
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Namibian & South African Coastlines

Walvis Bay to Durban - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Spot flamingos in Walvis Bay lagoon
  • See Cape fur seals in Pelican Point
  • Hike Cape St. Blaize trail
  • Explore Addo Elephant National Park
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Walvis Bay / Durban
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Variable
Take an 11-day cruise from Walvis Bay to Durban aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Experience Walvis Bay’s birdlife and seal colonies, Lüderitz’s colonial history, Cape Town’s Table Mountain, Mossel Bay’s wildlife, and Port Elizabeth’s Addo elephants. Enjoy days at sea with spa, fitness, lectures, and ocean views before ending in multicultural Durban.
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The dramatic coastline of the Shetland Islands
from $9,770
No SS
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The Wild Archipelagos of the North Atlantic

Glasgow to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Glasgow city exploration
  • Observe Shiant Islands wildlife
  • Visit Foula remote landscapes
  • Heimaey volcano visit
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Glasgow / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark from Glasgow on an 11-day cruise aboard L'Austral to explore Scotland’s dramatic lochs, the Shiant and Outer Hebrides islands, remote Shetlands, Faroe Islands’ cliffs and villages, and Iceland’s fjords and volcanic landscapes. Hike, spot wildlife, and explore ancient sites along the route.
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Grass-roofed houses of the Faroe Islands
from $11,210
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Wild lands of Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Glasgow to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Loch Linnhe scenic sailing
  • Visit Glencoe mountain valleys
  • Heimaey volcanic island discovery
  • Suduroy coastal village walks
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Glasgow / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise from Glasgow to Reykjavík aboard Le Bellot. Explore Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Hebrides, Faroe Islands, and Iceland through guided hikes, cultural sites, wildlife cruises, and volcanic landscapes. Experience remote islands, basalt cliffs, and historic towns.
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Aerial view of the town of Visby
from $12,160
Free Hotel
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From the North Sea to the Baltic

Bergen to Helsinki - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Enter Visby through medieval walls
  • Explore Tallinn medieval old town
  • Helsinki design district
  • Explore Stockholm archipelago city
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Bergen / Helsinki
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise from Bergen through Norway’s dramatic fjords and Baltic capitals aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Sail Lysefjorden, explore Egersund and Kristiansand, cross the Baltic Sea, and discover Visby, Stockholm, Tallinn, and Helsinki with guided cultural and scenic experiences.
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Elephants cooling down with a mud bath, Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa
from $7,890
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South Africa and Namibia by Sea - with Smithsonian Journeys

Durban to Walvis Bay - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Xhosa heritage village visit
  • Visit Cape Town and Table Mountain
  • Spot Walvis Bay flamingo colony
  • See Luderitz colonial architecture
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Durban / Walvis Bay
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Variable
Sail on a 11-day South Africa and Namibia cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore South Africa’s Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town, plus Namibia’s Luderitz. Enjoy cultural sites, wildlife, desert landscapes, ocean views.
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Tropical beach on Mahe in the Seychelles Islands.
from $10,010
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Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys

Victoria, Mahe to Nosy Be - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Nosy Tanikely snorkeling
  • Nosy Komba lemurs
  • Farquhar sand dunes
  • Snorkel Remire coral reefs
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Victoria / Nosy Be
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on an 11-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville through the Seychelles and Madagascar. Explore Mahé, La Digue, Curieuse, Farquhar Atoll, Diego Suarez, and Nosy Be. Snorkel coral reefs, hike volcanic landscapes, and encounter giant tortoises, seabirds, and lemurs.
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Sunset at Fremantle, West Australia
from $12,670
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Australia’s West Coast Odyssey

Broome to Fremantle - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • See Murujuga Park rock engravings
  • See Montebello Islands Marine Park
  • Ningaloo Reef snorkeling
  • Explore Abrolhos Islands reefs
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Broome / Fremantle
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Variable
Travel Australia’s remote west coast on an 11-day cruise, sailing from Broome to Fremantle aboard Le Soleal. Explore Kimberley heritage, ancient Aboriginal rock art, coral reefs, marine parks, and UNESCO-listed Shark Bay while snorkeling, cruising by Zodiac, and encountering rare wildlife.
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