Small Ship & Boat Cruises - Expedition Cruise Travel

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See some of the world’s most interesting destinations from another vantage point. Choose from luxury ocean liners cruising the Mediterranean, charming river cruisers in the Mekong Delta, small ships in the Galapagos Islands, Amazon or Patagonia, or even river barging through Europe. We have something for everyone…

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Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroe & Jan Mayen

Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes & Jan Mayen

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European Arctic, Norway, United Kingdom 14 Days /13 Nights Aberdeen, United Kingdom to Longyearbyen, Norway 30 April 2020
With Quark Expeditions

Book by 15 Jan 2020 to save 20% on the 30 Apr 2020 departure!

The Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen itinerary will have you traveling under the midnight sun to some of the...

Croatia & Slovenia

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Croatia, Italy, Slovenia 20 Days 13 June 2020

There is so much to savour on this special journey through Croatia and Slovenia, with a little taste of Venice thrown in. Visit the...

Culture, Heritage and Cruising

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Cambodia, Vietnam 14 Days/13 Nights 12 July 2020
Locally Escorted Tour

On this small group tour (maximum 10 guests) explore Vietnam and Cambodia, two very vibrant and fascinating countries. Spend 14 days absorbing the culinary...

Grand Tour of South America 2020

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Amazon, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru 34 Days 23 August 2020

Amazonian rainforest, Incan ruins, colonial towns, white sandy beaches, and unique wildlife - the wonders of South America make for an incredible experience! Take...

Essential Greenland: Southern Coasts & Disko Bay

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European Arctic, Greenland, Iceland 15 Days/14 Nights Roundtrip Reykjavik, Iceland 29 August 2020
With Quark Expeditions

Book by 15 Jan 2020 to save up to 25% on the 2020 departure!

Enjoy an in-depth exploration of one of Greenland's most remote regions with the Essential Greenland: Southern Coasts and Disko Bay expedition. As you cruise...

Best of the Western Arctic: Canada and Greenland

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Canada, Canadian Arctic, European Arctic, Greenland, Iceland 20 Days/19 Nights Roundtrip Reykjavik, Iceland 10 September 2020
With Quark Expeditions

Venture far above the Arctic Circle, in a land where the sun never sets and polar bears roam, with the Best of the Western...

Best of the Med 2020

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Price from$15,520 SELECT

Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey 32 Days 16 September 2020

Buried Roman cities, teetering coastal villages, awe inspiring art and sun kissed beaches - the Mediterranean will enchant and delight, leaving you wanting more!

Under The Northern Lights

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European Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Norway 14 Days/13 Nights Roundtrip Reykjavik, Iceland 19 September 2020
Exploring Iceland & East Greenland with Quark Expeditions

Explore two of the last unspoiled wilderness areas on the planet with this Quark Expeditions cruise exploring Iceland & East Greenland. Cruising along Iceland's...

Petra to the Pyramids

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Egypt, Israel, Jordan 25 Days 15 October 2020

From floating in the Dead Sea more than 400 metres below sea level, to walking through the Siq for your first glimpse of the...

Ayeyarwady Adventure

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Myanmar 8 Days / 7 Nights
Belmond Road to Mandalay luxury cruise

Save 50% on companion fares on select dates in 2019 and 2020!

Cruise along the mighty Ayeyarwady River on board the luxurious Belmond Road to Mandalay river cruiser. Experience the enchanting sights, scents and sounds of...

Adriatic Cruise

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Croatia 8 Days / 7 Nights
aboard M/S Adriatic Queen

Cruise Croatia's extraordinary island-speckled coastline as you cruise from Porec to Dubrovnik or in reverse. You will be in awe of the spectacular natural...

Alaska Fjords & Glaciers

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Alaska 8 Days / 7 Nights Juneau to Ketchikan or vice versa
Small ship cruising with UnCruise Adventures

Book by 13 Dec to save up to US$600 on 2020 departures!

The waterfall, tucked into a zig-zagging cleft in the rock, drums the saltwater in a never-ending rhythm. On this small ship cruise with UnCruise...

Alaska's Glacier Country

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Alaska 8 Days/7 Nights Roundtrip Juneau
Small ship cruising with UnCruise Adventures

Book by 13 December to save US$600 on 2020 departures!

Get up close and personal with Alaska's most impressive glaciers in Glacier Bay National Park, explore the wilderness of Tongass National forest, and search...

Alaska's Glaciers & Whales

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Alaska 8 Days / 7 Nights Juneau to Sitka
Small ship cruising with UnCruise Adventures

Enjoy a small ship glacier adventure with UnCruise Adventures, visiting LeConte, Baird, and Sawyer and South Sawyer glaciers. Look for wildlife - eagles, arctic...

Alaska's Inside Passage & San Juan Cruise

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Alaska, USA 15 Days / 14 Nights Seattle to Juneau or vice versa
Small ship cruising with UnCruise Adventures

Book by 13 Dec to save up to US$1,000 on 2020 departures!

Like the intrepid explorers before you, cruise Canada's and Alaska's Inside Passages for twelve nights on a small ship cruise with UnCruise Adventures. Glacial...

Amazon Cruise

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Amazon, Brazil 4 Days / 3 Nights
Cruise the mighty Amazon aboard the M/V Desafio

Discover the wild nature of the Amazon rainforest with its unique flora and fauna. Spend your days admiring sunrises where thousands of birds...

Amazon Expedition Cruise: M/Y Tucano

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Amazon, Brazil 7 Days / 6 Nights

For a true experience in the Amazon rainforest, join the M/Y Tucano and cruise aboard a comfortable and fully air-conditioned 18 guest expedition vessel.

Antarctic Explorer Cruise: Discovering the 7th Continent

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Antarctica, Argentina, Chile, Patagonia 11 or 12 Days Roundtrip Ushuaia
Cruise with Quark Expeditions

Book by 15 Jan 2020 to save up to 50%!

Antarctica has been inspiring explorers for centuries. And this expedition offers you the chance to discover why, with an unforgettable journey through the spectacular...

Antarctic Express Crossing the Circle

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Antarctica, Argentina, Chile, Patagonia 10 Days / 9 Nights or 11 Days / 10 Nights Roundtrip Punta Arenas
Cruise/Fly with Quark Expeditions

Book by 15 Jan 2020 to save up to 30%!

A short, comfortable flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island in Antarctica has you with boots on the ground, overtaken by the...

Antarctic Fly Cruise

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Antarctica, Argentina, Chile, Patagonia 8 Days / 7 Nights Roundtrip Punta Arenas
with Quark Expeditions

Book by 15 Jan 2020 to save up to 50%!

So you're ready to explore King George Island and the Antarctic Peninsula - and no Drake Passage crossings required! Included charter flights between Punta...

Australis Cruising in Patagonia

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Argentina, Chile, Patagonia 5 Days / 4 Nights

This scenic maritime route cruises through the fjords of Tierra del Fuego and highlights the splendour and beauty of Patagonia and some of its...

Barging the Canal du Midi

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France 7 Days / 6 Nights Roundtrip Marseillan
Luxury all inclusive hotel barge aboard the Anjodi

Get on board the Anjodi and discover a blend of ancient Gallo-Roman and traditional influences reflected throughout this region of historical importance. Explore this...

Belize & Guatemala Wonders

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Guatemala 8 Days / 7 Nights
Small ship cruising with UnCruise Adventures

On this UnCruise adventure, discover the vibrant sights and lively culture of Belize and Guatemala. Wildlife abounds in these Caribbean paradises, with jungles, savannahs,

Bike and Cruise Croatia

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Croatia 8 Days / 7 Nights Roundtrip Split
Island Hopping in Dalmatia

This guided cycling tour in Dalmatia starts on Brac Island and ends in Split exploring amazing coastlines, medieval towns, old villages and picturesque bays.

Chobe River Safaris

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Botswana, Namibia 3 or 4 Days
Zambezi Queen or Chobe Princesses'

One free night on Zambezi Queen

The banks of the Chobe National Park boast one of the densest populations of elephant on the African continent - estimated at approximately 120,000.

Classic England

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United Kingdom 7 Days / 6 Nights
Luxury all inclusive hotel barge aboard Magna Carta

Enjoy the classic English sights of Royal Berkshire, historic Buckinghamshire and beautiful Oxfordshire from the luxury of the Magna Carta barge hotel. Magna...

Costa Rica & Panama

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Costa Rica, Panama 10 Nights / 11 Days
Small ship cruising with UnCruise Adventures

Tropical rainforest, coral reefs, abundant wildlife and endless beaches - cruise through the pristine waters of Panama and Costa Rica in this small ship...

Crossing the Circle Southern Expedition

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Antarctica, Argentina, Chile 14 Days / 13 Nights Roundtrip Buenos Aires
with Quark Expeditions

Book by 15 Jan 2020 to save up to 25%!

A comfortable, included charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia starts you off on an epic journey to 66 degrees south. Crossing the Drake...

Cruise the Heart of the Scottish Highlands

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United Kingdom 7 Days / 6 Nights Roundtrip Inverness
Luxury all inclusive hotel barge aboard the Scottish Highlander

For a magical barge cruise, Scotland is hard to surpass. We cruise sedately through the Great Glen between Inverness and Fort William, navigating beautiful...

Culinary Delights of Vietnam

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Vietnam 12 Days / 11 Nights Saigon to Hanoi or vice versa

Vietnamese cuisine is fresh, fragrant and feisty; highly regarded as one of the world's best. Few realize the delicious regional variations that are found...

Deluxe Croatia Cruise

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Croatia 8 Days / 7 Nights Round trip Split

Cruise the crystal waters of the Adriatic, exploring Croatia's beautiful islands while relaxing on your deluxe ship's sun deck, offering sun-shade cover, loungers and...

Downton Abbey Cruise

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United Kingdom 7 Days / 6 Nights
Aboard the Magna Carta

The 8 passenger Magna Carta is one of the finest, most luxurious vessels cruising the British Isles. The ambiance created by combining a traditional...

Ecuador in Luxury

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Amazon, Ecuador 10 Days / 9 Nights

Experience the very best of enchanting Ecuador, staying at the luxury Casa Gangotena Hotel in the heart of historic Quito to discover this gem...

Enchanting Ecuador

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Ecuador 16 Days / 15 Nights
Including a 4 night Galapagos Cruise

Ecuador is a little gem of South America that will surprise you with its diverse highlights.
This tour will start in Quito and then travel...

Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Falklands and South Georgia

Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Falklands & South Georgia

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Antarctica, Patagonia 22 Nights / 23 Days
with Quark Expeditions

Book by 15 Jan 2020 to save up to 50%!

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on this diverse expedition - you'll experience the spectacular flora and fauna of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) before...

Essential Vietnam

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Vietnam 10 Days / 9 Nights Hanoi to Saigon or vice versa

Designed to capture the true essence of Vietnam, this fascinating journey takes you from the bustling city of Saigon to the timeless capital of...

Explore Olympic Wilderness & San Juan Islands

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USA 8 Days / 7 Nights Roundtrip Seattle
Small ship cruising with UnCruise Adventures

A wild world of natural wonder. Explore islands, hike in rainforests and up mountains, paddle in Puget Sound waterways and the San Juan Islands,

Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Explorers & Kings

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Antarctica, Argentina, Chile 20 Days / 19 Nights Roundtrip Buenos Aires
Cruise with Quark Expeditions

Book by 15 Jan 2020 to save up to 50%!

On this quintessential 20-day experience for polar travelers, follow in the footsteps of famed historical explorers as you journey through the Falkland Islands (Islas...

Fjords of Alaska - Ultimate Expedition

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Alaska 15 Days / 14 Nights Sitka to Ketchikan or vice versa
Small ship cruising with UnCruise Adventures

Book by 13 Dec to save US$1,000 on 2020 departures!

Take the ultimate expedition into the fjords of Alaska with UnCruise Adventures. Enjoy two exclusive days in Glacier Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site...

Galapagos Islands: Santa Cruz II

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Ecuador 5 or 7 Days

Off the coast of Ecuador lie the Galapagos Islands, one of the world's most prolific wildlife destinations. Travellers delight in seeing incredible landscapes formed...

Galapagos Islands: Yacht Isabela II & Yacht La Pinta

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Ecuador
5 or 7 Days

Explore the Galapagos Islands sailing on a luxurious motor yacht. Board either the Yacht Isabela II or Yacht La Pinta, both designed for quality...

Garden of Eden Cruise

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Seychelles 8 Days / 7 Nights Roundtrip Mahe
aboard the M/Y Pegasus

Aboard the M/Y Pegasus, hop from island to island in this unspoilt paradise and visit islands which will capture your senses. There is so...

Grand Rail Circle Tour with Post Alaska Cruise

Grand Rail Circle Tour with Post Tour Holland America Cruise

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Alaska, Canada 21 Days / 20 Nights Roundtrip Vancouver
With Rocky Mountaineer and Holland America Line

Book by 20 December 2019 for 3 free perks in 2020!

Rocky Mountaineer Rail touring through majestic Rockies, Holland America Inside Passage Cruising through Alaska. Marvel at the awe-inspiring glaciers of the Canadian Rockies onboard...

Grand Vietnam

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Vietnam 13 Days / 12 Nights Hanoi to Saigon or vice versa

This journey combines a wide variety of ethnic minority groups set in high mountains, deep ravines and terraced fields of Vietnam. They still retain...

Hawaiian Seascapes

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Hawaii, USA 8 Days / 7 Nights Moloka'i to Hawaii the Big Island or vice versa
Small ship cruising with UnCruise Adventures

Save US$700 per couple on select departures!

Cruising between four islands - Molokai, Lana'i, Maui, and Hawai'i, the Big Island - experience a new Aloha aboard a 36-guest boutique yacht.

Luxury Amazon Cruises: Aria Amazon & Aqua Nera

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Amazon, Peru 3, 4, or 7 night Cruises

Explore an area of unspoilt wilderness! Two and a half million hectares of protected, Amazonian jungle offering an abundance of natural wonders, dramatic scenery,

Luxury Amazon Cruises: Delfin

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Amazon, Peru 5 Days / 4 Nights

Explore one of the world's most intriguing environments; five million acres of protected, flooded Amazonian jungle offering an abundance of natural wonders, dramatic scenery,

Luxury Nile Steam Cruise

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Egypt 5 days/4 Nights or 4 days/3 Nights

Join the gorgeous steam cruise, the SS Misr, as she sails between Luxor and Aswan in Upper Egypt.

Originally built by the British Royal...

M/V Anakonda Amazon Cruise

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Amazon, Ecuador 4 Days / 3 Nights
3 nights

This is a journey that takes you into the endless heart of biodiversity in the Amazon Basin. You'll soon see why the best way...

M/V Anakonda Amazon Cruise

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Amazon, Ecuador 5 Days / 4 Nights
4 nights

This is a journey that takes you into the endless heart of biodiversity in the Amazon Basin. You'll soon see why the best way...

Myanmar's Ancient Highlights

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Myanmar 10 Days / 9 Nights

Hidden from the rest of the world for decades, Myanmar is still an untouched haven. On this small group tour (maximum 10 guests) experience...

North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure

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European Arctic, Finland, Russia 14 Days / 13 Nights Roundtrip Helsinki, Finland
with Quark Expeditions

Your icebreaker, 50 Years of Victory, will take you to a part of the world more commonly associated with fairy tales and folklore -

Northern Passages and Glacier Bay

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Alaska 8 Days / 7 Nights Juneau to Sitka or vice versa
Small ship cruising with UnCruise Adventures

Book by 13 Dec to save US$500 on 2020 departures!

Discover miles and miles and miles of coastline with UnCruise Adventures - in a land where everything is great. Exploration along these passages is...

Panama Discovery Cruise

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Panama 7 Days / 6 Nights

Panama is so much more than the Canal. It is a country of incredible diversity of wildlife, cultures and landscape. Pass through the locks...

Rivers of Wine & Culinary

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USA 8 Days/7 Nights Roundtrip Portland
Small ship cruising with UnCruise Adventures

Pull out the corks! Pacific Northwest AVAs, bunches of wineries, dozens of varietals, chef demonstrations, and an onboard sommelier. Plus, hand-crafted meals and pairings,

South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari

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Antarctica, Argentina, Patagonia 16 Days / 15 Nights Roundtrip Buenos Aires
with Quark Expeditions

Book by 15 Jan 2020 to save 20% on 27 Dec 2019 departure!

Your adventure begins in Buenos Aires, where you'll enjoy its heavily European-influenced heritage before being whisked away on a private charter flight to explore...

Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

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European Arctic, Norway 12 Days/11 Nights Roundtrip Oslo, Norway
with Quark Expeditions

Book by 15 Jan 2020 to save up to 35%!

This Quark Expedition Cruise gives you even more chances to connect with unique Arctic wildlife. The archipelago is home to the iconic polar bear,

Spitsbergen In Depth: Big Islands, Big Adventure

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European Arctic, Norway 14 Days /13 Nights Roundtrip Oslo, Norway
with Quark Expeditions

Book by 15 Jan 2020 to save up to 20%!

The 14-day Spitsbergen in Depth: Big Island, Big Adventure itinerary offers the most extensive exploration of Spitsbergen while experiencing all the adventure the island...

The Chindwin Explorer

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Myanmar 12 Days / 11 Nights Mandalay to Yangon

The Chindwin River is the largest tributary of the Ayeyarwady, along which you will find flourishing teak forests and villages that have seen few...

The Imperial Yangtze

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China 10 Days / 9 Nights Beijing > Shanghai

Starting in Beijing, you'll explore historical imperial treasures such as the Forbidden City, Great Wall and the famed Summer Palace. Visit Xi'an, home...

The Lost Civilisation

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Cambodia, Vietnam 8 Days / 7 Nights Saigon to Siem Reap or vice versa
Mekong River Boutique Cruises with Heritage Line

The Mekong Delta is at the heart of Vietnamese life, as the people depend on it to irrigate their glistening rice paddies, fruit orchards...

The Lower Ganges River Cruise

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India 8 Days / 7 Nights

There is no river in the world as sacred as the Ganges and an expedition on the Hooghly is one of the prettiest journeys...

The Nile River

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Egypt 15 days / 14 Nights

From February to November on selected dates, the Nile River is now open for cruising all the way from Cairo to Aswan. This very...

Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen (13 days)

Three Arctic Islands: Spitsbergen, Greenland & Iceland - Southbound

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European Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Norway 15 Days Oslo, Norway to Reykjavik, Iceland
With Quark Expeditions

Book by 15 Jan 2020 to save 30%!

Variety is the spice of the Three Arctic Islands: Spitsbergen, Greenland, and Iceland adventure, named one of National Geographic Traveler's 50 Tours of a...

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