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Exploring Greenland
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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Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca
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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Relax in beautiful Porto
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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Sun shining on the ice
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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Take a leisurely stroll through beautiful Bridgetown
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
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Small Ship Sailing, 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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Glacier reflections contrast the red rock landscape
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
Activities
Whale Watching, 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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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
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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Variable
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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Black-legged kittiwake
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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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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Explore colorful villages on Rhodes
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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Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca
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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Colorful homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
from $4,695
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Svalbard - Last Stop before the North Pole

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover Northwest Spitzbergen
  • Experience Northeast Svalbard
  • Journey to North Svalbard
  • Explore Longyearbyen
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Embark on an 8-day cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Ocean Albatros. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Svalbard on this Arctic adventure cruise, encountering whales, walruses, polar bears, and countless sea birds.
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Beautiful arctic landscape
from $15,595
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
  • Marvel at the glaciers and wildlife
  • Hike the tundra and explore
  • Spot polar bears, walrus, and more
  • See Greenland’s Scoresbysund fjords
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Adventure Options, Hiking
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Sail on this 15-day Three Arctic Islands cruise starting in Helsinki and ending in Reykjavik aboard Ultramarine. Explore Svalbard’s wildlife-rich landscapes, Greenland’s breathtaking fjords, and the Denmark Strait. Highlights include Zodiac cruises, glacier visits, and spotting polar bears, muskoxen, and Arctic seabirds.
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Walrus in the Arctic
from $18,295
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki to Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
  • Marvel at the glaciers and wildlife
  • Hike the tundra and explore
  • Cruise in a Zodiac to explore
  • Take the Polar Plunge
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
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Check Iceland, Greenland, and Spitsbergen off your bucket list as you explore these three regions on this 15-day expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. Visit and discover the towering cliffs, wildlife, and massive glaciers of these stunning regions!
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Polar bear and cub
from $13,795
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Arctic Odyssey Under a Solar Eclipse

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s rich history
  • Sail through Isfjorden’s calm water
  • Discover Svalbard’s glaciers
  • Witness a total solar eclipse
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Embark on a 14-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen, and experience the midnight sun while exploring Svalbard's stunning fjords and wildlife. Witness a rare total solar eclipse in the Arctic, then sail to Iceland's breathtaking Westfjords before concluding your adventure in Reykjavik.
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A sow with her cubs
from $10,095
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Arctic Odyssey

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s scenery
  • Spot polar bears in Svalbard
  • Admire Iceland’s vast Westfjords
  • Discover the Svalbard Archipelago
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen with visits to the Svalbard Museum and stunning landscapes. Explore Svalbard's wildlife, sail to East Greenland's fjords, visit an Inuit village, and experience Iceland's dramatic Westfjords before concluding in Reykjavik.
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Colorful Canary Islands
from $17,878
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Exploring Cabo Verde, the Canary Islands and the Azores

Cabo Verde - Azores - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Visit UNESCO sites
  • Discover Madeira's flora and fauna
  • Learn the volcanic history
  • Local traditions and architecture
  • Discover Azores' food scene
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Praia / Sao Miguel
Activities
Wine Tasting, Land & Sea Exploration
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Explore the Mediterranean islands on a 16-day Atlantic Island Chronicles cruise from Cabo Verde to the Azores aboard National Geographic Orion. Discover rich history, volcanic vistas, world-class wine and cheese, and fishing villages. Sail through Cabo Verde, and the Azores, uncovering scenic trails, hidden ports, and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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The famous windmills of Mykonos
from $14,030
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The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant

Roundtrip Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Ponant
  • Discover Kythnos
  • Visit Monemvasia
  • Experience Serifos
  • Discover the island of Polyaigos
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Tinos / Kythnos
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Snorkeling
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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Ponant roundtrip from Athens. Sail from Lavrio port to the Cyclades, exploring Tinos and Polyaigos. Enjoy strolls on Serifos before heading southeast to discover Monemvasia's peninsula. Sail towards Kythnos, a rugged terrain. Spetses, "the island of Jasmine," offers tailored activities.
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Porto with Dom Luis Bridge
from $4,199
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Portugal's River of Gold

Lisbon-Porto - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises
  • Tour the Jerónimos Monastery
  • Visit Vila Real's Mateus Palace
  • Explore Castelo Rodrigo
  • Enjoy Salamanca, Spain
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Lisbon / Salamanca
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Discover Lisbon's rebirth through its newest galleries and cafés on this Portugal cruise from Lisbon to Porto aboard Viking River Cruises. This 10-day tour includes a hotel stay in Lisbon and the added bonus of a visit to Spain. Enjoy stops in stunning ports of Porto, Régua & Pinhão, Douro, and Salamanca.
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