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On the Water

These cruises glide through some of the most famous waterways in the world.
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Aegean Sea Odyssey: The Greek Isles & Historic Türkiye [waitlist only]

April 7 - 15, 2025. Embark on an unforgettable voyage as we set sail across the Aegean Sea, exploring the rich tapestry of enchanting destinations and cultural coastal gems of Greece and Türkiye.
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Africa’s Gold Coast: Ghana to Senegal

Apr. 18 - May 3, 2025. Cruise with Professor Vince Resh along West Africa’s coast, featuring some of the continent’s most attractive places, and experience a myriad-hued mosaic of cultures, landscapes, and ancient wilderness with sensational richness and diversity.
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Circumnavigation of Iceland

Jun. 25 - Jul. 3, 2025. Journey around enchanting Iceland, the “Land of Fire and Ice,” where glaciers cap active and dormant volcanoes and Viking ruins coexist with geothermal baths, mud pots and geysers.

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Culinary Trips

Experience food from the some of the world's most well known culinary regions.
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Flavors of Southern France: Marseille, Avignon, & Lyon

Oct. 11 - 19, 2025. Experience the ultimate culinary and wine adventure from Lyon to Marseille! This journey through the Rhône Valley promises to exhilarate your senses with unforgettable wine tastings, gourmet food tours, and cultural highlights.
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Columbia & Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History [on request]

March 29 – April 5, 2025. Follow the Pacific Northwest's storied waterways traveled by early explorers, settlers, and indigenous peoples as we take in spectacular scenery, tour museums and historic sites, and indulge our senses with the region’s culinary splendors and world-class wines.
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Solo Traveler–Friendly

Perfect for quiet contemplation or meeting new people, these trips welcome single travelers with no additional charge for a single room.
Polignano a Mare, Italy

Apulia – Undiscovered Italy

May 14 - 22, 2025. From your base in seaside Polignano a Mare, travel over timeless terra to historical towns filled with indelible wonders. Each day invites new opportunities to drink in vistas of brilliant blue seas and savor the region’s famously fresh cuisine.
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Croatia & Cruising the Dalmatian Coast

May 27 - Jun. 7, 2025. Explore Croatia’s familiar gems, Zagreb and Dubrovnik, as well as lesser-known fishing towns and unspoiled islets.

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Holiday Markets Cruise: The Festive Rhine River

Dec. 5 - 13, 2025. Explore bustling holiday markets aglow with twinkling lights and yuletide cheer. Stroll through charming medieval towns, taste seasonal treats, and shop for handmade treasures.

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Cruise the Rhine & Moselle Rivers: Basel to Amsterdam

Jul. 21 - 29, 2025. Journey along the storied Rhine and Moselle rivers on a first-class cruise that reveals the historic riches of Old-World cities and towns.
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