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Part of the beautiful French Riviera, Monaco sits high on a cliff.
$2,030
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Grand Prix Finals

Cannes - Civitavecchia - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer
  • Explore Cannes
  • Sail through St. Florent
  • Discover Ajaccio's stylish allure
Starts / Ends:
Cannes / Civitavecchia
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on an incredible 8-day cruise aboard Star Flyer for the ultimate Grand Prix Finals. From the glitzy shores of Cannes to Monaco's legendary domain. Discover vibrant harbors and ancient citadels in St. Florent and Bonifacio, and dive into Ajaccio's stylish vibe, the birthplace of …
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Dominican monastery in Bol on Brac Island
$1,500
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Dubrovnik to Split

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Invictus
  • See the Biševo Blue Cave
  • Explore the Island of Vis
  • Walk around Mljet National Park
  • Visit the city of Dubrovnik
  • Wander around Korčula
Starts / Ends:
Dubrovnik / Split
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Join M/S Invictus on its 8-day cruise from Dubrovnik to Split and vice versa. This itinerary takes you to the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik, such as the City Walls and the historical center. Enjoy walking around Mljet National Park and seeing the Great and Small Lake and the Islet of St. …
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Beautiful Brac Island
$1,500
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Split to Dubrovnik

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Invictus
  • Discover Vis' preserved nature
  • Explore Mljet National Park
  • See the city of Dubrovnik
  • Sail across Hvar Island
Starts / Ends:
Split / Dubrovnik
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Join the M/S Invictuson this spectacular 8-day cruise from Split to Dubrovnik. Visit Biševo Island and experience the enchanting Blue Cave that the island is most famous for. Explore Dubrovnik and see the UNESCO World Heritage sites or take the cable car to the top of Mount Srđ. While …
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Wander through the preserved structures of Dubrovnik
$1,355
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Split to Dubrovnik

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Captain Bota
  • Explore UNESCO Sites
  • Explore Mljet National Park
  • Discover Croatia
  • Sail across Hvar Island
Starts / Ends:
Split / Dubrovnik
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
This 8-day cruise from Split to Dubrovnik aboard Captain Bota is a great way to see some of the most beautiful islands and cities in Croatia. Embark in Split, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then set sail for Hvar, Korčula, Mljet, and Vis. Explore ancient towns, swim in crystal-clear waters, and …
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View of Hvar harbor
$1,310
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Dubrovnik to Split

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Captain Bota
  • See the Biševo Blue Cave
  • Explore the Island of Vis
  • Walk around Mljet National Park
  • Visit the city of Dubrovnik
  • Wander around Korčula
Starts / Ends:
Dubrovnik / Split
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Join M/S Captain Bota on its 8-day cruise from Dubrovnik to Split and vice versa. This itinerary takes you to the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik, such as the City Walls and the historical center. Enjoy walking around Mljet National Park and seeing the Great and Small Lakes and the Islet of …
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Grass covers the houses of the Faroe Islands, blending them into the landscape.
$14,795
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Historic Trails & Wilderness: Scotland, Faroes & Iceland

Aberdeen - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Aberdeen's iconic landmarks
  • Discover Jarlshof's settlements
  • See Faroe Islands' landscapes
  • Marvel at Vatnajokull glaciers
Starts / Ends:
Aberdeen / Reykjavik
Activities:
Adventure Options, Hiking, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 13-day expedition from Aberdeen to Reykjavik aboard the Greg Mortimer. Start in Aberdeen, soaking in its vibrant culture and visiting iconic sites like Kings College Chapel and St. Machar Cathedral before exploring the whiskey-making process at Glen Garioch Distillery and witnessing a …
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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
$13,995
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Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Spot puffins at Latrabjarg
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Cruise around Skjalfandi Bay
  • Visit Seydisfjordur’s timber houses
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise departing from and returning to Reykjavik on the Greg Mortimer. Explore Iceland, known as the 'land of fire and ice,' and take in the snow-covered peaks, glaciers, and active volcanoes. Visit the remote Westfjords, ideal for nature hikes and sea kayaking, and walk …
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An early morning view of Alesund, Norway
$14,660
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Autumn Splendours: From Lofoten to the Norwegian Fjords

Narvik-Bergen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Featuring Nick Rains
  • Explore Lofotr Viking Museum
  • Witness the cod fishing tradition
  • Embrace Bronnoysund's environment
Starts / Ends:
Paris / Bergen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on a 14-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot, venturing into Autumn Splendours: From Lofoten to the Norwegian Fjords. Narvik, near the Arctic Circle, awaits potential recognition as a sustainable tourist destination, offering stunning mountain and fjord vistas. The historic Ofoten Line …
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Scattered houses of Tromso
$14,810
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From the Northern Lights to the Polar Night

Tromso - Lakselv - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore the Paris of the North
  • Witness the Northern Lights in Alta
  • Discover Hammerfest
  • Sail by Bear Island
Starts / Ends:
Paris / Paris
Activities:
Northern Lights, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set off on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot with British Photo Ambassador Ian Dawson starting in Tromso and ending in Lakselv. Explore Tromsø, the "Paris of the north," with its neoclassical architecture and iconic Arctic Cathedral. Witness the Northern Lights in Alta …
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Exploring Greenland
$22,295
NO SS
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Jewels of the Arctic

Reykjavik - Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Golden Circle route
  • Discover East Greenland
  • Encounter Svalbard
  • Explore Greenland
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition cruise from Reykjavik to Oslo aboard the Greg Mortimer. Discover Svalbard's realm of perpetual daylight, where thrilling encounters with polar bears, walruses on sea ice, and echoing guillemot cries create unforgettable moments. In East Greenland, sail through …
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Enjoy northern lights on an Arctic cruise
$11,280
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Nordic Discoveries & Traditions

Roundtrip Tromso - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Explore Narvik
  • Explore Lofoten and Trollfjorden
  • Discover Hammerfest
  • Visit Honningsvag
  • Experience the Northern Lights
Starts / Ends:
Tromso / Tromso
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 11-day journey aboard Le Champlain for an unforgettable winter expedition in Norway, starting from Tromso. Delve into snow-capped peaks, breathtaking scenery, and ancient customs. Immerse yourself in the Sami heritage in Narvik, then voyage southward to behold the ethereal landscapes …
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Enjoy the natural beauty of Rhodes
$11,990
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Greek Islands & Turkish Coastline

Roundtrip Athens - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sakara
  • Enjoy Turkish history and nightlife
  • Visit Aegean Island of Patmos
  • Enjoy valleys and beaches in Rhodes
Starts / Ends:
Piraeus / Piraeus
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this 8-day cruise aboard Emerald Sakara from Athens to discover the beautiful remnants of Ancient Greece, including the Acropolis, and the sacred Aegean Island of Patmos. Visit the Turkish town of Bodrum, with its stunning twin bays and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven …
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Bearded seal in Svalbard, Norway
$10,620
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Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Sail in the Hinlopen Strait
  • Explore amazing ice floes
  • Discover Europe's largest ice cap
  • View the incredible wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Paris / Paris
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Board Le Boreal in Longyearbyen in Norway for an 8-day expedition cruise to the heart of the Svalbard archipelago. Discover the exceptional flora and fauna that live in these extreme conditions, where temperatures reach -30°C in winter. First, sail in the direction of the magnificent glaciers …
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Scattered houses of Tromso
$9,590
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Ancient Traditions & Norwegian Fjords

Tromso - Copenhagen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Encounter Sami people
  • Explore the Lofoten archipelago
  • Visit Geiranger
  • Traverse the Eagle Road
Starts / Ends:
Tromso / Copenhagen
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover the beauty of the Norwegian fjords on this 11-day Ancient Traditions & Norwegian Fjords cruise from Tromso to Copenhagen aboard Le Bellot. This adventure includes encounters with the Sami - an ancestral reindeer-herding people, visits to traditional camps, and the chance to witness the …
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A moment of stillness in Copenhagen
$10,150
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Ancient Traditions & Norwegian Fjords

Tromso - Copenhagen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Encounter Sami people
  • Explore the Lofoten archipelago
  • Visit Geiranger
  • Traverse the Eagle Road
Starts / Ends:
Tromso / Copenhagen
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover the beauty of the Norwegian fjords on this 11-day Ancient Traditions & Norwegian Fjords cruise from Tromso to Copenhagen aboard Le Champlain. This adventure includes encounters with the Sami - an ancestral reindeer-herding people, visits to traditional camps, and the chance to witness …
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Lights brighten the evening at this bustling Christmas Market
$9,980
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Scandinavian Wonderland & Christmas Markets

Helsinki roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Taste graavilohi, a local delight
  • Warm up with hot glögg mulled wine
  • Discover Visby's Viking history
  • Experience Gdansk's Hanseatic charm
Starts / Ends:
Helsinki / Helsinki
Activities:
Christmas Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 10-day Scandinavian winter adventure and Christmas Markets cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot, starting in Helsinki. Immerse yourself in its blend of neoclassical and modern architecture in the historical center, then sail to Stockholm and be enchanted by its magical allure during the …
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St.Blaise Church, Dubrovnik
$11,650
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Croatia, Under Sail Aboard Le Ponant

Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Ponant
  • See private performance of Moreška
  • Explore the Mljet Island
  • Wander through Dubrovnik
  • Sail to the monumental Bay of Kotor
Starts / Ends:
Dubrovnik / Dubrovnik
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this 8-day cruise to Croatia, Under Sail aboard Le Ponant from Dubrovnik and back. Begin your journey in the emblem of the Dalmatian coast, Dubrovnik. Explore the pristine beauty of Mljet Island, known for its national park and protected forests. Then, set sail for Korcula, where …
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The medieval fortress of Calvi
$11,650
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Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Ponant
  • Visit Balagne and Cap Corse
  • Visit Gulf of Ajaccio
  • Discover the Gulf of Sant’Amanza
  • Visit the Gulf of Roccapina
Starts / Ends:
Nice / Nice
Activities:
Scuba Diving, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on an 8-day Corsican Shores cruise aboard Le Ponant and travel along the stunning Corsican coastline. Setting sail from Nice, this cruise showcases the island's pristine landscapes, renowned ports, and the essence of the Isle of Beauty. In the northern region, discover the terrain of …
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