Small Ship European Cruises

from $3,299

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Paris & the Heart of Normandy

Paris-Rouen-Paris - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Visit the Château de La Roche-Guyon
• Walk through the city of Rouen
• Explore Giverny and Claude Monet
• Tour Paris with expert guides

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Paris / Paris

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Biking

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This river journey from Paris through the countryside of Normandy is the best way to uncover the region's numerous charms, historic landmarks, and Normandy beaches. This eight-day tour on the enticing Viking River Cruises visits La Roche Guyon, Giverny, Rouen, Les Andelys, and more.

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from $2,799

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Lyon & Provence

Avignon - Lyon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Explore Avignon
• Experience Arles' vibrant city
• Visit Viviers’ Old Town
• Discover Beaujolais

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Avignon / Lyon

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Join this 8-day expedition and tour lands of fine wine & cuisine from Avignon to Lyon aboard Viking River Cruises. Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes and excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy.

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from $3,050

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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Aberdeen - Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore Aberdeen
• Experience Fair Isle's charm
• Explore Jan Mayen

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Aberdeen / Longyearbyen

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Join this exciting 10-day Arctic Ocean cruise aboard MV Plancius. Departing from Aberdeen, marvel at orcas off Girdle Ness before immersing in Fair Isle's knitwear and seabirds. Explore Jan Mayen's volcanic landscapes, then navigate ice edges for polar bears near Spitsbergen's fjords.

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from $5,999

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Gaelic Horizons

Dublin Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Visit Blarney Castle in Cork
• Visit Gravity Bar
• Explore Londonderry Walled City
• Explore Giant's Causeway

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Dublin / Dublin

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Set sail on an 8-day cruise adventure through Ireland's treasures. Discover historic landmarks, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cultures from Dublin to Belfast.

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from $19,695

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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Sail the waters of East Greenland
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
• Discover Svalbard’s fjords
• Explore Oslo’s vibrant cityscape

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Oslo / Reykjavik

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Join a 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer from Oslo to Reykjavik. Explore Svalbard's endless daylight, meet polar bears and sea ice walruses, and hear guillemot calls. Venture through East Greenland's Scoresbysund, visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit and glide amidst stunning icebergs.

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from $5,380

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Morocco to Portugal Cruise

Casablanca - Lisbon - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana

• Visit Casablanca’s bustling medina
• Visit the Kasbah Museum in Tangier
• Tour in Doñana National Park
• Stroll in Lisbon’s historic Alfama

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Casablanca / Lisbon

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Embark on a 9-day cruise from Morocco to Portugal. Explore the Hassan II Mosque and the bustling medina. Continue to Tangier, a historic gateway to Africa, and Motril, a coastal town known for sugarcane and rum. Enjoy the luxury marina in Puerto Banús and visit the whitewashed villages of Marbella. Experience wildlife in Doñana National Park.

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from $1,300

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The tip of Provence to Lyon on the Rhone and Saone River

7 Day Itinerary aboard MS Rhone Princess

• Discover the Vercors Massif
• The Camargue and its customs
• Visit Avignon's Papal Palace
• Explore Beaujolais

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Martigues / Macon

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Wine Tasting

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On MS Rhone Princess, embark on an exceptional seven-day cruise from the Rhône to the Saône River. Marseille's Mediterranean port, a safari through the wild Camargue, and a visit to the Beaujolais wineries are among the highlights.

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from $14,290

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The Unforgettable Douro

Porto to Porto - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Azure

• Enjoy a Fado performance
• Enjoy a variety of activities
• Explore the Douro Museum
• Tour charming villages
• Taste locally-produced wines

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Porto / Porto

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Cruise the beautiful Douro Valley on an 11-day river cruise. Discover the treasures of Porto, the vineyards in Regua, Vinhateiro & the Côa Valley.

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from $41,920

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The Geographic North Pole

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Explore Longyearbyen
• Discover the Geographic North Pole
• Admire Scoresby Sund
• Sailing the heart of the ice floe

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Discover our planet’s northernmost point during this unique 16-day sailing expedition aboard Le Commandant-Charcot, the first hybrid electric polar exploration vessel.

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from $1,950

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Antiquity to Byzantium

Roundtrip Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galileo

• Explore Epidaurus grand theater
• Visit Mycenae and its Lion’s Gate
• Discover Nafplion’s old town
• Tour Delphi’s ruins

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Athens / Athens

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Hiking

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Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the Galileo to explore Greece's historic landmarks, starting in Ancient Epidaurus and visiting iconic sites like Olympia and Delphi. Enjoy guided excursions and stunning coastlines before concluding your journey in Marina Zea.

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from $5,610

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Eastbound Atlantic Ocean Crossing

Barbados to France - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper

• See Ponta Delgada, Azores scenery
• See Malaga, Spain's architecture
• Visit Mallorca’s Gothic cathedral
• Visit Calvi’s coastal citadel

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Bridgetown / Nice

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Small Ship Sailing, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits

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Set sail on a 29-day Eastbound Atlantic Ocean cruise aboard Royal Clipper. Enjoy sailing, historic ports, and scenic coastal landscapes.

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from $19,195

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Jewels of the Arctic

Reykjavik - Oslo - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Sail Denmark Strait’s waters
• Sail through Svalbard’s coastlines
• Explore East Greenland’s glaciers
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village

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Reykjavik / Oslo

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Whale Watching, Adventure Options, Photography Seminars

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Join this 13-day expedition cruise from Reykjavik to Oslo aboard Sylvia Earle. Explore Svalbard's wildlife, Greenland's vast fjords, icebergs, and remote villages.

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from $17,095

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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Experience Svalbard
• Discover East Greenland
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
• Explore Longyearbyen

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Oslo / Reykjavik

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Experience the beauty of Svalbard and East Greenland on this 13-day expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. See polar bears, walruses, and guillemots in their natural habitats. Explore the world's largest fjord, Scoresbysund, and visit the remote Inuit settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit.

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from $12,399

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Nordic Route to Svalbard

Copenhagen - Longyearbyen - 19 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Cruise the Lofoten archipelago
• Stroll through Stavanger's houses
• Visit Bergen's UNESCO-listed wharf
• Encounter Arctic wildlife

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Copenhagen / Longyearbyen

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Embark on a 19-day Nordic Pathways cruise aboard World Traveller through Denmark and Norway's iconic destinations. Explore historic cities, majestic fjords, and picturesque villages and delve into Scandinavian culture and natural beauty.

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from $15,110

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The Baltic Sea in partnership with the Paris Opera Ballet

Fredrikstad - Copenhagen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse

• Stroll Aalborg’s Viking-era streets
• Sail Copenhagen’s colorful canals
• Enjoy onboard ballet performances
• Visit Kalmar medieval castle

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Karlskrona / Copenhagen

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Urban Exploration

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Join an 11-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse, exploring the Baltic Sea's culture and history. Enjoy live performances and dance lessons with the Paris Opera Ballet. Visit Viking-era sites, UNESCO World Heritage locations, and charming towns like Fredrikstad, Aalborg, Helsingborg, Karlskrona, Kalmar, Visby, and Gudhjem, concluding in Copenhagen.

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from $12,698

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Wild Scottish Isles & Iceland

Dublin - Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture

• Explore Dublin’s historic streets
• Cruise Calf of Man shores
• Discover Tobermory's harbor
• Visit St Kilda's stunning cliffs

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Dublin / Reykjavik

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Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking

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Discover iconic castles, Viking sites, and dramatic cliffs on this 11-day Seabourn Venture cruise from Dublin to Reykjavik. Explore Ireland, the Isle of Man, Scotland’s islands, the Shetlands, and Iceland’s Westman Islands, encountering ancient ruins, seabird colonies, and vibrant local culture.

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from $11,990

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Greek Islands & Turkish Coastline

8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Azzurra

• Experience Kusadasi's Grand Bazaar
• Tour the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
• Explore the medieval city of Rhodes
• Discover stunning Greek islands

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Piraeus / Piraeus

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Board the Emerald Azzurra on this 8-day cruise of the southeastern Aegean Sea, exploring a number of the stunning Greek, Dodecanese and surrounding islands. Explore ports from Rhodes, Amorgos and Mykonos, to Bodrum and Kusadasi in Turkey. Visit Kusadasi's Grand Bazaar, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, and the medieval city of Rhodes.

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from $6,890

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Cruising from Morocco to Spain’s Andalusian Coast with Smithsonian Journeys

Casablanca - Lisbon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot

• Explore Casablanca
• Experience Malaga
• Explore Cadiz
• Discover Tangier

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Casablanca / Lisbon

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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Le Bellot. Uncover the region's deep historical heritage and modern culture, starting in Casablanca and visiting Tangier, Tetouan's UNESCO site, and Andalusia's Malaga with an Alhambra tour. Marbella and Cadiz offer cultural options, while Portimao leads to Portugal's Algarve, ending in Lisbon's vibrant, UNESCO-filled setting.

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