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Admire the distinctive red roofs of the cities of the Dalmatian coast
from $4,480
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Grand Voyage: Venice to Rome

Venice - Civitavecchia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Admire Venice’s Renaissance palaces
  • Explore Rovinj’s harbor
  • Discover Sibenik’s cathedral
  • Walk Dubrovnik’s historic walls
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Venice / Civitavecchia
Activities
Small Ship Sailing, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day cruise from Venice to Civitavecchia aboard the Royal Clipper, exploring stunning Adriatic and Mediterranean destinations. Discover historical sites in Rovinj, Dubrovnik, and Syracuse while enjoying the natural beauty of islands like Ponza and Corsica.
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Colorful homes in Greenland
from $4,500
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Spot minke whales
  • See polar bears at Hinlopen Strait
  • Witness the Monaco Glacier
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day North Spitsbergen cruise aboard MV Hondius. Begin in Longyearbyen, exploring its historic charms before setting sail. Encounter majestic glaciers in Raudfjord, spot polar bears in Hinlopen, and reach the northernmost Seven Islands.
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Town in eastern Europe
from $4,399
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Highlights of Eastern Europe

Budapest - Bucharest - 10 Day Itinerary aboard River Duchess
  • Discover Belgrade
  • Explore Budapest
  • Visit Croatia's Vučedol Museum
  • Marvel at Vidin
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Budapest / Bucharest
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the River Duchess, discovering hidden gems, rich cultures, and stunning landscapes in Eastern Europe. Perfect for explorers.
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La Belle Epoque sailing through and european landscape
from $7,090
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Classic Cruise – Northern Burgundy

Venarey-les-Laumes - Lezinnes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Belle Epoque
  • Explore Commarin for falconry
  • Stroll canalside paths past Nogent
  • Visit Forges de Buffon
  • Wander Saint-Vinnemer village
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Venarey-les-Laumes / Lezinnes
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 7-day cruise on La Belle Epoque, exploring Burgundy’s cultural and culinary gems. Enjoy guided tours, wine tastings, and gourmet dining, with stops at historic sites and charming towns, before returning to Paris.
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Vineyards in France
from $7,090
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Classic Cruise – Southern Burgundy

Fleurey-sur-Ouche - Escommes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard L’Impressionniste
  • Tour Old Dijon vibrant markets
  • Discover Cote de Beaune landscapes
  • Taste Beaune wines
  • Admire Vandenesse landscapes
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Fleurey-sur-Ouche / Escommes
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 7-day cruise on the L’impressionniste along the Burgundy Canal, enjoying wine tastings, guided excursions, and local cuisine. Highlights include historic tours, cycling paths, and breathtaking countryside views from Chateauneuf-en-Auxois.
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A mother bear and her two cubs
from $4,500
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Polar Bear Special

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Longyearbyen, historic town
  • Visit Raudfjord, expansive glaciers
  • Discover Monaco Glacier, ice cliffs
  • Visit Alkhornet, Arctic wildlife
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius. Explore the pack ice of northern Spitsbergen, offering abundant chances to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and a diverse array of Arctic wildlife.
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Eilan Donan Castle
from $6,850
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Classic Cruise – Scotland

Banavie - Muirtown - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Spirit of Scotland
  • Explore Dalwhinnie Distillery
  • Admire iconic Eilean Donan Castle
  • Stroll scenic Loch Oich
  • Pass beneath Urquhart Castle
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Banavie / Muirtown
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Variable
Experience a 7-day cruise from Banavie to Muirtown on the Spirit of Scotland, featuring a champagne welcome and visits to Caledonian highlights like Dalwhinnie Distillery, Eilean Donan Castle, and Culloden Moor. Enjoy excursions with cultural landmarks, wildlife encounters, and whisky tastings along the scenic journey.
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England Old Bell
from $6,790
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Classic Cruise – England

7 Day Itinerary aboard Magna Carta
  • Taste the English Cream Tea
  • Explore Hampton Court Palace
  • Experience British Royalty
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Variable
Experience a 7-day cruise on the Magna Carta, starting with English Cream Tea in London. Explore historic sites such as Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Castle, and the Stanley Spencer Gallery, while enjoying unique excursions and taking in stunning views.
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Polar bear and cub
from $5,700
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North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
  • Sail Fuglefjorden’s polar haven
  • Visit Raudfjord’s icy expanse
  • Discover Trygghamna whaling relics
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Set out on an 11-day expedition aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn, departing from Longyearbyen to explore remote North Spitsbergen. Discover historic whaling sites, pristine glaciers, and diverse Arctic birdlife like the Little Auk, and witness polar bears in their natural habitat.
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Canal du Midi in France
from $6,250
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Classic Cruise - Canal du Midi

Marseillan - Le Somail - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Anjodi
  • Discover Roman Narbonne’s cathedral
  • Stroll medieval Carcassonne
  • Explore Pezenas theatrical legacy
  • Spot wildlife near Portiragnes
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Marseillan / Le Somail
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 7-day cruise from Marseillan to Le Somail on the Anjodi, exploring the Canal du Midi with visits to Carcassonne, Narbonne, and a private truffle hunt. Enjoy wine tasting at Chateau de Paraza and biking along the Canal de la Robine.
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Athos crossing beutiful landscapes
from $6,250
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Classic Cruise - Canal du Midi

Argeliers - Marseillan - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Athos
  • Visit Carcassonne's medieval walls
  • Explore Minerve’s hilltop ruins
  • Tour Narbonne’s Roman roads
  • Admire Capestang’s church
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Argeliers / Marseillan
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 7-day cruise on the Athos from Argeliers to Marseillan along the Canal du Midi, featuring tours of Carcassonne and Minerve, tastings at local producers, and market visits. Enjoy chef-prepared meals and cultural excursions, and end with a visit to the Noilly Prat vermouth distillery.
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Rosa quaint towns
from $6,090
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Classic Cruise - Gascony

Montauban - Boe - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Rosa
  • Stroll Montauban’s redbrick streets
  • Sip wine at Chateau Bellevue
  • Discover Moissac’s Abbaye St-Pierre
  • Explore Ramier for tastings
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Variable
Experience a 7-day cruise on the Rosa through southwest France along the Canal de Garonne, featuring wine tastings, historic tours, and charming villages. Enjoy daily scenic journeys with highlights, including a visit to a dairy farm, a tour of Abbaye St-Pierre, and tea at Chateau de Lamotte-Bardigues.
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Incredible Vineyards of Bordeaux
from $6,090
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Classic Cruise – Bordeaux

7 Day Itinerary aboard Rosa
  • Explore Saint Emilion’s streets
  • Visit Chateau Franc Mayne
  • Discover the village of Lagruere
  • Tour Le Mas d’Agenais
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Boé / Castet-en-Dorthe
Activities
Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 7-day cruise on the Rosa through southwest France, starting with a champagne welcome in Castets-en-Dorthe. Enjoy guided tours to charming towns, local tastings, and picturesque sights, culminating with the Captain's Farewell Dinner in Bordeaux.
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Stone streets of Stari Grad on Hvar island
from $3,610
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Greece, Montenegro & Croatia

Athens - Venice - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • View beautiful Mykonos
  • Walk through sacred temples
  • Discover historic Dubrovnik
  • Explore the lovely Cres Town
  • Visit inviting Korcula
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Piraeus / Venice
Activity Level
Variable
Join Star Clipper on this 12-day cruise from Athens to Venice. Relax on the teak decks of the majestic tall ship as it sails along the clear waters around Mykonos, Santorini, Katakolon, Corfu, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Korcula, Hvar, Cres, and Venice! Along the way, you can learn about the mythology born here and soak in the sun!
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View from gondola during the ride through the canals, Venice
from $3,610
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Italy, Montenegro and Croatia

Venice - Civitavecchia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Venice’s Grand Canal
  • Discover Mali Losinj’s Cikat Bay
  • Visit Sibenik’s St. James Cathedral
  • Walk Dubrovnik’s ancient city walls
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Venice / Civitavecchia
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 12-day Star Clipper cruise from Venice, exploring Croatia's coastal gems and Montenegro's Kotor. Discover Italy's Apulia region, Sicily's Taormina, and end your journey in Civitavecchia, just outside Rome.
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Relax in beautiful Sicily
from $3,610
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Rome to Athens

Civitavecchia - Piraeus - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Ponza’s harbor town
  • Discover Sorrento’s ancient cliffs
  • View Lipari’s bustling marina
  • Wander Syracuse’s baroque piazzas
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Civitavecchia / Piraeus
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 12-day cruise on the Star Clipper, starting from Civitavecchia and exploring Italy's Pontine Islands, the Aeolian Islands, and Sicily. Discover Greece's historic sites, including Olympia and picturesque Hydra, before concluding in Athens.
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Colorful buildings line Venice's canals
from $2,570
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Croatia & Montenegro

Roundtrip Venice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Admire Venice’s gondolas
  • Explore Pesaro’s seaside charm
  • Wander Sibenik’s medieval streets
  • Discover Kotor’s Venetian past
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Venice / Venice
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Royal Clipper from Venice to the Adriatic’s coastal gems, including historic cities like Dubrovnik and Kotor. Explore cultural sites and stunning landscapes, and unwind in beautiful locations before returning to Venice.
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Charming port cities line the coves of the French Riviera
from $2,570
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Corsica & French Riviera

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Explore Portofino’s Piazzetta
  • Discover Propriano’s lively port
  • Wander Alghero’s medieval streets
  • Experience Sanary-sur-Mer’s markets
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Cannes / Cannes
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Royal Clipper, visiting beautiful France, Italy, and Corsica coasts. Enjoy vibrant towns, historic sites, fresh seafood, and charming beaches while soaking in the rich culture and stunning landscapes.
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