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A wide panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro shows the bay, city buildings, boats, and Sugarloaf Mountain rising from the water.

Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires: Coastal Brazil, Uruguay & Argentina

Sail the Atlantic coast of South America on a 9-night voyage from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe World Navigator, bookended by overnight stays in elegant hotels in both cities. Trace shorelines lined with famous beaches and historic districts, spend a day on lush Ilhabela de São Sebastião Island, and visit UNESCO World Heritage sites that illuminate Brazil’s layered past. Along the way, sample coastal culture, music, and cuisine in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina as you travel between two of the continent’s most iconic capitals.

The Eiffel Tower in Paris at sunset, rising above the Seine River with boats, a bridge, and leafy trees in the foreground.

Spectacular Seine River

Sail from romantic Paris to Normandy’s dramatic, cliff-lined coast on an enriching 7-night cruise that blends riveting history, culinary pleasures, and timeless scenery. Journey round-trip along the storied Seine aboard the sumptuous MS Viva Beyond, enjoying refined comforts on board and memorable excursions ashore to harbor towns, royal palaces, and inspirational artistic sites.

Colorful seaside village of Assos in Kefalonia with boats in a turquoise bay and mountains in the distance, Greece.

Island Life ~ Greek Isles and Ephesus

Sail the sapphire waters of the Aegean aboard the exclusively chartered Le Lapérouse, an intimate yacht designed for exploration. Trace the routes of ancient civilizations between Greece and coastal Türkiye as you wander atmospheric old towns, roam sacred archaeological sites, and enjoy time at leisure in some of the Mediterranean’s most iconic islands and ports. Begin and end in historic Athens, with options throughout to tailor your days to your interests.

A dramatic solar eclipse shows the dark moon covering the sun, with a bright ring of light and glowing solar flares around the edge.

Solar Eclipse Cruise: Italy & Malta

Experience a total solar eclipse at sea, conditions permitting, on this unforgettable Mediterranean voyage. Begin with one night in Rome, then sail aboard the exclusively chartered Wind Spirit to Sicily and Malta, exploring storied destinations including Palermo, Trapani, Valletta, Gozo, and Taormina through enriching excursions and expert insights. The journey’s extraordinary highlight: witnessing one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles from the open sea, where wide horizons offer an ideal eclipse-viewing setting.NOTE: This itinerary is designed first and foremost as a journey of cultural immersion and destination-focused learning, with eclipse viewing included as a special highlight.

Sailboats floating on a lake in Switzerland, with a small white church on a rocky, tree-covered peninsula and steep mountains in the background.

Great European Journey: Amsterdam to Basel plus Montreux

Experience an exhilarating European journey that combines storied history, grand architecture, and breathtaking scenery on this sweeping adventure. Begin in Amsterdam with a luxurious 7-night cruise along the Rhine and Moselle rivers, gliding past storybook landscapes crowned with castles, before continuing on to Switzerland with lakeside Montreux, graceful Alpine vistas, and charming medieval towns.

Aerial panorama of Stockholm, Sweden, showing historic waterfront buildings, church spires, bridges, and boats surrounding the city center.

Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea

Cover five extraordinary countries around the Baltic Sea on a culturally rich voyage aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe World Navigator. Sail between Scandinavia and the Baltic states as you wander nearly unchanged medieval districts, admire bold Art Nouveau façades, explore evocative WWII and Cold War sites, and enjoy romantic harbors and parks that inspired composers and reformers alike. Throughout, take in centuries of layered history and architecture while enjoying the comfort and ease of small-ship cruising.

Quiraing landscape at sunrise with rolling green hills, rocky cliffs, and small lochs under warm light, Isle of Skye, Scotland.

Scottish Isles & Norwegian Fjords

Sail from the mist-shrouded shores of Scotland to Norway’s mighty fjords on a memorable voyage aboard the luxurious World Traveller. Trace the ancient paths of Viking and Celtic clans as you step into legendary castles, sacred abbeys, and striking stone circles. Glide through deep fjords framed by cascading waterfalls and mountain slopes, wander historic harbors, and encounter rugged islands where prehistoric dwellings, brochs, and standing stones still keep watch over the sea. Along the way, savor authentic regional culture through music, stories, food, and encounters with welcoming locals, with options to deepen your journey on pre- or post-tour extensions.

Balinese woman in traditional costume walking on the old street - Penglipuran is a traditional oldest Bali village at Bangli Regency - Bali, Indonesia

Singapore to Bali: Voyage Across the Java Sea

Travel from sleek, cosmopolitan Singapore to the lush rainforests of Borneo and the island worlds of Indonesia on this incomparable adventure. Begin with two nights in Singapore before boarding the deluxe Ponant small ship Le Jacques Cartier for a 9-night cruise through one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions, then conclude with two nights in Bali. Along the way, look for rare wildlife in tropical habitats, walk amid Komodo dragons, explore busy ports and quiet villages, and encounter a rich mosaic of cultures, crafts and traditions.

View through a series of stone arches and columns toward the illuminated Hassan II Mosque and minaret at dusk, with pink and purple sunset clouds over Casablanca.

Casablanca to Lisbon & Andalusia

Sail from Africa to Europe on an extraordinary voyage aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe World Voyager. Following storied trade routes that once linked ancient empires, travel from Casablanca to Lisbon while exploring historically rich and culturally vibrant ports in Morocco, Spain, Gibraltar and Portugal. Along the way, visit iconic religious and historic sites, wander lively souks and old quarters, and trace the maritime legacy that shaped both continents, with optional extensions in Marrakech and Lisbon for even deeper exploration.

Traditional thatched-roof houses in a grassy village setting, surrounded by palm trees and lush green mountains rising in the background.

Fiji & Polynesia by Sea: A South Pacific Odyssey

Sail into the heart of the South Pacific on a captivating 10-night voyage aboard the Heritage Adventurer, exploring the breathtaking islands of Fiji and Polynesia. From vibrant Nadi to the remote French territories of Wallis and Futuna, and on to Samoa’s lush isles of Apia and Savaiʻi and Tonga’s enchanting Vavaʻu and pristine Fulaga, this small-ship journey blends spectacular natural beauty with rich cultural traditions and warm island hospitality.

Colorful houses sit on a hillside above calm water, with snow-covered mountains and a glowing sky in the background.

Arctic Circle Cruise

Journey into the Far North on a once-in-a-lifetime Arctic expedition that combines luxurious small-ship cruising with unforgettable polar landscapes and the glow of the midnight sun. From Reykjavík to the remote shores of Greenland and Norway’s Svalbard archipelago, encounter dramatic icy coastlines, abundant wildlife, and awe-inspiring panoramas at the top of the world.

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The Luxurious Caribbean Sea 2027

Set sail on a windjammer Caribbean adventure aboard a chartered, deluxe three-masted yacht. Cruise from St. Maarten to Curaçao, stopping at six unique islands. Explore pristine beaches, lush forests, and vibrant tropical towns. Marvel at volcanic spires, hot springs, and a drive-in volcano. Behold exotic flora, fauna, and breathtaking island vistas.

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