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Loboc river in the rainforest Philippines, Bohol
$14,550
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Asian Island Odyssey: Cruising the Remote Islands of the Philippines & Indonesia, Taipei to Darwin

19 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Visit Yehliu Geopark
  • Marvel at Tojoman Lagoo
  • Explore Fort Belgica
  • Swim with Whale Sharks
Starts / Ends:
Taipei / Darwin
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 19-day Asian Island Odyssey, cruising the remote islands of the Philippines & Indonesia, Taipei to Darwin aboard Heritage Adventurer. Crossing both the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator, the adventure begins in Taiwan’s bustling capital Taipei. Then, explore islands with blue …
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Young monk in a temple
$1,505
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Mekong River - Upstream - High water

Phnom Penh to Siem Reap - 5 Day Itinerary aboard The Jahan
  • Observed locals along the river
  • Village visits
  • Immerse in culture
  • Cruise the Mekong River
Starts / Ends:
Phnom Penh / Siem Reap
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 5-day High Water Serenity Cruise aboard the Jahan from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap while immersing yourself in Cambodia's diverse culture and enjoying the stunning Mekong River. Along the way, gain insights into the country's heritage by exploring rural villages, ancient pagodas, …
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Explore the wonder of coral reefs
$12,010
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New Guinea Odyssey

Cairns - Darwin - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Jacques Cartier
  • Explore Cairns
  • Discover Alotau
  • Experience Tufi
  • Witness Tami Islands
Starts / Ends:
Cairns / Darwin
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 17-day cruise aboard Le Jacques-Cartier, exploring the wonders and ancestral tribes of Papua New Guinea. Departing from Cairns, the cruise takes you to Alotau, with a rich history, scenic fjords of Tufi, and a culturally diverse Madang. Experience traditional village life in Kopar, swim …
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Stone Statues in Bali
$8,750
Savings
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Crossing Oceania: Fiji To Bali

Lautoka - Benoa - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Paul Gauguin
  • Explore Port Vila, Efate
  • Discover Alotau's beautiful beaches
  • Visit Komodo National Park
  • Enjoy an overnight in Bali
Starts / Ends:
Lautoka / Benoa
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on this 21-day cruise Crossing Oceania: Fiji to Bali from Lautoka to Benoa aboard Paul Gaugin. Start your travel in Lautoka, known as Sugar City. Stroll its palm-lined streets, experience traditional village life, or hike in Koroyanitu National Heritage Park. Next is Port Vila, located on …
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Bagan Shark in Triton Bay Indonesia
$7,900
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Papua's Whale Sharks and Birds of Paradise

Kaimana to Sorong - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • Explore Triton Bay
  • Snorkel and kayak vibrant waters
  • Swim under the Kitikiti waterfall
  • Visit Tomolol’s mysterious cave
Starts / Ends:
Misool / Sorong
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Revisit some of the most fascinating sites and possibly experience the enchantment of witnessing the bird of paradise in its natural habitat. If you're lucky, you could get to snorkel alongside whale sharks in Triton Bay, but there are no guarantees because these wild animals are not on a …
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Breathaking view of Kahatola Waterfall in Ternate
$9,850
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In the Wake of Wallace

Sorong - Ternate - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Katharina
  • Hike in the tropical forest
  • Spot the Wilson’s Bird of Paradise
  • Observe the Red Bird of Paradise
  • Examine the vegetation
Starts / Ends:
Sorong / Ternate Island
Activities:
Scuba Diving, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
This unforgettable cruise will travel to remote exotic Indonesian islands in the wake of the legendary Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection and author of the most famous travelogue about the region, The Malay Archipelago. Like …
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$3,634
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The Brahmaputra

Roundtrip Guwahati - 8 Day Itinerary aboard RV Kindat Pandaw
  • Explore Guwahati's temples
  • Visit Kaziranga Wildlife Safari
  • Witness tea process and silk making
  • Walk through Assami villages
Starts / Ends:
Guwahati / Guwahati
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Join an 8-day Brahmaputra river cruise on the RV Kindat Pandaw starting in Guwahati, Assam. After meeting your crew, set sail and visit villages like Sutargaon to see life along the Brahmaputra River. Go on safari in Kaziranga National Park to spot rhinos, elephants, and possibly Bengal tigers. …
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New Caledonia
$11,695
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Grand Pacific Odyssey - Extension

25 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Sail through Hauraki Gulf
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Visit the remote Bonin Islands
  • Experience Bougainville Island
Starts / Ends:
Auckland / Osaka
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join the Grand Pacific Odyssey, a 25-day cruise from New Zealand to Japan aboard Heritage Adventurer. This adventure balances remote island visits, coral reef snorkeling, cultural exchanges, and wildlife encounters. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Site Norfolk Island, French-influenced New …
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Ilulissat Icefjord at sunset
$44,395
Savings
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Traversing the Northwest Passage

Toronto - Anchorage - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover Ilulissat
  • Experience Qeqertarsuaq
  • Visit Beechey Island
  • Explore Sisimiut
Starts / Ends:
Toronto / Anchorage
Activities:
Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this 29-day expedition cruise from Toronto to Anchorage aboard the Sylvia Earle. Inspired by Roald Amundsen's journey, navigating the Northwest Passage's intricate waterways across Arctic Canada to the Beaufort Sea. Explore historic sites, encounter locals, and seek unique …
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Colorful trees in Osaka
$11,695
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Western Pacific Odyssey - Extension

25 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Sail through Hauraki Gulf
  • Explore Norfolk Island's birds
  • Rare seabird and marine sightings
  • Visit rainforests and beaches
Starts / Ends:
Auckland / Osaka
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 25 day expedition from Auckland to Kavieng with Heritage Adventurer, a birdwatcher's dream come true. Explore the Mokohinau Islands, Norfolk Island, and New Caledonia, encountering rare seabirds like the New Zealand Storm Petrel and Kagu. Immerse yourself in the rich history of …
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Loboc river in the rainforest Philippines, Bohol
$9,680
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Island Trails of the Philippines

17 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Geographer
  • Explore Palaui Island National Park
  • Explore Virac town at your own pace
  • Cruise the Loboc River
  • Snorkel and dive in Cuatro Islas
Starts / Ends:
Keelung / Manila
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Stroll through traditional markets, sample local cuisine, and learn about Filipino cultural practices on a 17-day cruise aboard Coral Geographer. On Palaui Island, tour the Cabo Engano lighthouse and learn about Japan's trading history in the Philippines. The beaches of the Philippines are …
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Blue water in Inarajan natural pools in Guam
$1,750
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Ocean Voyage: From Guam to Osaka

6 Day Itinerary aboard Le Soleal
  • Discover Guam Chamorro traditions
  • Admire waves from the upper deck
  • Savor Osaka unique seafood flavors
  • Discover sailing techniques
Starts / Ends:
Guam / Osaka
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level:
Variable
Join Le Soleal on this 6-day ocean voyage from Guam to Osaka, where you'll have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the ship's comfort and experience the crew's daily lives. Starting in Guam, explore white sandy beaches, Spanish historical sites, and Chamorro culture before …
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Misool Island in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
$7,550
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The Jewels of Raja Ampat

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih
  • Discover the Misool archipelago
  • Explore Tomolol’s dome-topped cave
  • Spot the red bird of paradise
  • Admire Raja Ampat’s beauty
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join the Ombak Putih on this wonderful Indonesian round-trip voyage from the enchanting city of Sorong. Raja Ampat is home to 70 percent of the known coral species on the planet. Many of the fish, corals, and crustaceans that live in these waters are found nowhere else on Earth. Yet, while the …
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Upper Ganges River
$7,560
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The All Ganges

Upstream - 15 Day Itinerary aboard RV Kalaw Pandaw
  • Discover the village of Matiari
  • Explore the battlefield of Plassey
  • Witness silk weaving in Bhaglapur
  • Stroll through Baranagar
Starts / Ends:
Kolkata / Varanasi
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
On this 15-day All Ganges River cruise from Kolkata to Varanasi aboard RV Kalaw Pandaw, discover the best of the Ganges from India's colonial splendors. Sail past the old Danish colony of Serampore to Barrackpore, and explore the historic cantonment area. Next stop to French-influenced …
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$8,400
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The All Ganges

Downstream - 15 Day Itinerary aboard RV Kalaw Pandaw
  • Discover the village of Matiari
  • Explore the battlefield of Plassey
  • Visit Jahanigra Island's
  • Tour Rajmahal
Starts / Ends:
Varanasi / Kolkata
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a captivating 15-day river cruise along the Ganges from Varanasi to Kolkata aboard RV Kalaw Pandaw. Sail to Barh and explore the famous Alakhnath Temple. Discover Munger's Mughal fort and the renowned Bihar School of Yoga. Visit Sultanganj's rock carvings and silk production …
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Tropical island in Sabah
$8,400
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Orangutans and Dragons

Bali - Komodo - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ombak Putih
  • Learn about Orangutans in Borneo
  • Visit a Dayak community
  • See volcanoes and Komodo dragons
Starts / Ends:
Bali / Melo Village
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Immerse in Indonesia's wildlife and culture with a 14-day multi-part tour and cruise aboard Ombak Putih. Starting in Bali, take a flight to Borneo for a river cruise that includes a visit to an island operated by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation. Discover more about these magnificent …
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