Itineraries for 8-14 Days

Ancient Mediterranean: Exploring Greece, Croatia and Albania

Top Highlights

• Navigate the iconic Corinth Canal, a spectacularly scenic cut that is inaccessible to larger ships
• Immerse yourself in Delphi, the center of ancient Greek civilization, once home to the famed Oracle of Delphi
• Explore Dubrovnik—the pearl of the Adriatic—while strolling atop its ancient walls, trying your hand at oystering, or participating in a cooking or silk embroidery class

Baja California Discovery: Exploring Mexico’s Gulf of California

Top Highlights

• Board local pangas to encounter California gray whales and their newborn calves up close in lagoons, and witness breaching humpbacks from the bow of our ship, or on Zodiac excursions
• Hike desert islands and sculpted sand dunes, and look for a variety of wildlife
• Snorkel with sea lions (conditions permitting) and search for superpods of dolphins amid the pristine coral reefs of Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park

Baja California Holiday: A Living Sea and Desert Isles

Top Highlights

• Spend your holiday season in search of large pods of dolphins, blue and humpback whales, and other marine mammals including sea lions and leaping mobula rays
• Explore the sculpted desert shoreline by kayak, hike uninhabited beaches, and snorkel among fish and acrobatic sea lions
• Take in the stunning hues of a Baja California sunset at a festive, holiday-themed beach barbecue

Baja California: Among the Great Whales

Top Highlights

• Board local pangas to encounter California gray whales and their newborn calves up close in lagoons, and witness breaching humpbacks from the bow of our ship, or on Zodiac excursions
• Hike desert islands and sculpted sand dunes, and look for a variety of wildlife
• Snorkel with sea lions (conditions permitting) and search for superpods of dolphins amid the pristine coral reefs of Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park

Channel Islands National Park to Baja California

Top Highlights

• Discover the incredible biodiversity of Channel Islands National Park, home to over 2,000 species including 145 endemics
• Go behind the scenes and enjoy a private lunch at a boutique vineyard in the world-renowned Valle de Guadalupe
• Explore the waters and experience the wildlife of peninsular Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve

Croatia's Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro

Top Highlights

• Experience Croatia’s stunning shades of blue and green on the forested isle of Mljet and amid the picturesque waterfalls and gem-like pools of Plitvice Lakes National Park
• Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Dubrovnik while strolling atop the ancient walls, trying your hand at oystering, or participating in a cooking or silk embroidery class
• Marvel at the medieval charms of fortified Montenegro, with options for wine tasting, hiking, or learning about olive oil production

Holland and Belgium: Medieval History and Scenic Waterways

Iceland's Wild West Coast to East Greenland

Top Highlights

• Discover the wild west coast of Iceland with its incredible geology, quiet coves, and majestic waterfalls
• Hike to a remote waterfall, explore the fjords by kayak, or enjoy a Zodiac cruise alongside stunning scenery in the Westfjords of Iceland
• Explore the largest national park in the world—Northeast Greenland National Park—and search for polar bears, musk oxen, whales, and more

Norway, Sweden and Denmark: Nordic Flavors and Scenic Landscapes

Top Highlights

• Zodiac, kayak, and hike among 6,000 marine species, including 60 different endemic marine sponges, in Kosterhavet National Park, Sweden’s first National Marine Park
• Search for bottlenose dolphins and taste locally made whiskey along the River Spey in Moray Firth
• Explore the narrow, whitewashed streets of Mandal, one of Sweden’s oldest trade villages and discover its historic arts scene

Sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway and Canadian Maritimes

Top Highlights

• Look for majestic belugas and minke whales in the Saguenay River Fjord and right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
• Stroll the charming streets of Québec City to explore its historic architecture, vibrant culture, and renowned culinary scene
• Immerse yourself in the region’s gastronomy both on and off ship—from Indigenous recipes such as traditional Bannock bread to fresh-caught seafood in fishing villages

Southeast Greenland: Exploring at the Edge of the Ice Cap

Top Highlights

• Sail aboard a state-of-the-art polar vessel through Skjoldungen, Lindenow, and Timmiarmiut Fjords, stunning, glacier-carved inlets dramatically backdropped by the Greenland Ice Cap
• Experience the feeling of being a modern-day explorer as your expedition team charts new paths through this rugged wilderness
• Kayak among towering icebergs, hike across pristine landscapes, and Zodiac cruise along glacier fronts in search of Arctic wildlife

Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife

Top Highlights

• Search for polar bears and walrus alongside our veteran spotters
• Explore under the midnight sun and take advantage of spectacular photo ops with tips from a National Geographic Photography Expert
• Sail up to rock-wall rookeries teeming with thousands of birds, see pelagic birds from the ship’s rail when we’re underway, and Zodiac cruise near a cloud of feeding arctic terns