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Into the Wild Heart of Assam: A Journey Down the Brahmaputra
11 October 2026
Sail the mighty Brahmaputra through India's little-visited Assam on a small-ship voyage combining rare wildlife, ancient temples and extraordinary riverside culture.
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Kings, Painters and Chalk Cliffs: Sailing the Seine Through Normandy
Follow the river that shaped a conqueror's world — from Monet's garden at Giverny to the ruins of Jumièges Abbey, aboard an intimate vessel through the heart of Normandy.
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Lost in the Indian Ocean: Discovering the Wild Heart of the Seychelles
Venture far beyond the postcard Seychelles on an 11-night small-ship expedition to remote atolls, extraordinary wildlife reserves and barely visited shores.
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Orangutans, Rainforests and Ancient Cities: Borneo and Sumatra by Small Ship
From Kuala Lumpur to Penang, this 16-night Island Sky voyage weaves Bornean wildlife, Bruneian grandeur and Sumatran culture into one extraordinary journey.
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Island-Hopping Across Polynesia: Tahiti to Fiji Aboard the Island Sky
From Bora Bora to the remote shores of Fiji, this 16-night South Pacific expedition uncovers ancient cultures, coral reefs and islands barely touched by time.
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Nine Islands, One Ocean: Discovering the Wild Azores by Small Ship
Far out in the Atlantic, the nine volcanic islands of the Azores reward curious travellers with dramatic scenery, deep history and unhurried island life.
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Hidden Aegean: Island-Hopping the Greek Isles Aboard a Private Yacht
Ten nights, fifty guests, and a string of Aegean islands most cruise ships can never reach. This is Greek island-hopping as it was always meant to be.
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Castles, Temples and Ancient Capitals: Discovering Japan and South Korea by Sea
From Kanazawa's craft quarters to Hiroshima's Peace Memorial and the open-air museum of Gyeongju, this 13-night small-ship voyage reveals the cultural depth of East Asia.
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Stone Towns, Truffles and Adriatic Shores: Discovering Istria by Small Ship
Hilltop villages, Roman ruins and island harbours await on this intimate nine-night voyage along Croatia's Istrian coast aboard the 36-guest Queen Eleganza.
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From Athens to Cyprus: Sailing the Ancient Eastern Mediterranean
Trace the ancient routes of Greece, Turkey and Cyprus aboard the intimate MS Monet — a 12-night small-ship voyage through some of the classical world's most compelling sites.
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Whales, Desert Islands and Ancient Cities: Baja California Explored
Gray whales, sea lions and pristine coral reefs await on this small-ship expedition along the Baja California coast — with Mexico City's ancient wonders to begin.
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Down the Mighty Mekong: Vietnam and Cambodia by River
From the floating markets of the Mekong Delta to the temples of Angkor Wat, this intimate 14-night river voyage reveals two remarkable countries at their most authentic.
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From Bavaria to the Black Sea: A Grand Journey Along the Danube
Fourteen nights aboard the elegant MS River Crown, tracing the Danube from medieval Regensburg to Romania — through eight countries and centuries of imperial history.
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Into the Heart of Colombia: A Journey Along the Magdalena River
From Bogotá's gilded museums to Cartagena's pastel colonial streets, this 10-night Colombia voyage takes you deep into a country of dazzling variety.
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Blooms, Romans and the Rhone: A Gardener's Journey Through Provence
Seven nights aboard the MS Van Gogh, drifting through Provence's most beautiful historic gardens, Roman landmarks and sun-drenched river landscapes.
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Pearls of the Adriatic: Croatia, Bosnia and Slovenia by Small Ship
From Dubrovnik's medieval walls to the cobalt waters of Lake Bled, this 11-night Balkan voyage aboard the intimate Queen Eleganza uncovers a region of extraordinary depth.
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Into the Heart of Sumatra: Volcanoes, Tribes and Hidden Islands
From the UNESCO streets of Penang to the stone-jumping villages of Nias, this 15-night small-ship voyage uncovers Sumatra's extraordinary cultures and landscapes.
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Ice, Penguins and Shackleton: An Expedition to the End of the Earth
From the Falklands' windswept shores to South Georgia's penguin-packed beaches and the Antarctic Peninsula's cathedral icebergs — a 24-night expedition aboard the Ocean Nova.
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From the Hebrides to the Channel: A Garden Voyage Around Britain
Sail from Scotland to Portsmouth aboard the intimate Hebridean Sky, discovering Britain's finest coastal gardens, wild islands and historic harbours in full summer colour.
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Three Rivers, Three Countries: A Celebratory Journey from Amsterdam to Vienna
Sail the Rhine, Main and Danube aboard the intimate MS River Crown, exploring medieval cities, river gorges and baroque abbeys on a 14-night anniversary voyage.
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Ring in the New Year on the Danube: Budapest to Vienna by River
Sail the Danube between Budapest and Vienna aboard MS River Crown — a festive week of history, music and stunning scenery to welcome the New Year in style.
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Ice, Penguins and the Edge of the World: An Antarctic Expedition
From the wildlife-thronged beaches of South Georgia to the frozen grandeur of the Antarctic Peninsula, this 18-night expedition aboard the five-star Hanseatic Inspiration is genuinely life-changing.
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From Romania to Regensburg: A Grand Journey Along the Danube
Sail through seven countries aboard the elegant MS River Crown, from Romania's river plains to Bavaria's spires — a 12-night voyage through the heart of Europe.
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Into the Wild Heart of Amazonian Ecuador
Sail deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon aboard a luxury boutique vessel, then discover Quito's colonial grandeur and the Andean highlands around Otavalo.
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From Fiji to Tahiti: Island Hopping Across the South Pacific
Sail from Fiji to Tahiti aboard the intimate MS Island Sky, uncovering the legends, landscapes and cultures of Tonga, Niue and the Cook Islands.
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Beyond the Postcard: Discovering the Hidden Heart of the Netherlands
From Gouda's medieval squares to the windmills of Kinderdijk, this nine-night Dutch river voyage uncovers the quieter, more captivating side of Holland.
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Red Sands and Turquoise Seas: Exploring Wild Western Australia by Ship
From the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean to the coral gardens of Ningaloo, this 16-night expedition unlocks a remote and remarkable coastline few travellers ever see.
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Festive Magic on the Danube: Christmas and New Year in Central Europe
Glühwein, Midnight Mass at Melk Abbey, and New Year in Vienna — this festive Danube cruise aboard the elegant MS River Crown is a seasonal journey through the heart of Europe.
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Father of Waters: A Grand Journey Down the Mighty Mississippi
From Memphis blues to New Orleans jazz, this 12-night Mississippi voyage aboard the elegant American Splendor is a journey through the soul of America's Deep South.
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Slow Travel on the Douro: Portugal's Most Beautiful River Voyage
Sail Portugal's wild and beautiful Douro aboard the MS Gil Eanes — from Oporto's World Heritage streets to ancient fortresses, pilgrimage towns and port wine quintas.
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Colours, History and the Hudson: An Autumn River Journey to New York
From colonial Boston to Manhattan's skyline, this 11-night Hudson River voyage aboard the American Eagle captures the golden heart of America's autumn east coast.
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Polar Bears, Glaciers and the Wild Heart of Svalbard
Twelve nights aboard a five-star expedition ship in the Arctic wilderness — where polar bears roam, glaciers calve and nature delivers surprise after surprise.
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Fire, Ice and Open Horizons: A Small-Ship Journey Through Patagonia
From the windswept tip of Cape Horn to the turquoise lakes of Torres del Paine, this 17-night expedition aboard MS Island Sky reveals Patagonia at its most raw and magnificent.
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Giant Tortoises, Lemurs and Lost Atolls: An Indian Ocean Expedition
From the pristine atolls of the Seychelles to the extraordinary wildlife of Madagascar, this 20-night Indian Ocean expedition aboard the MS Island Sky is a journey unlike any other.
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Ice, Emperors and Endurance: Exploring Antarctica in Shackleton's Footsteps
From the penguin-thronged beaches of South Georgia to the towering icebergs of the Antarctic Peninsula, this 25-night expedition aboard the MS Island Sky is genuinely life-changing.
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Under Full Sail Along the Italian Coast: A Voyage to Remember
From Malta's Grand Harbour to the cliffs of Corsica and the shores of Tuscany, this nine-night sailing voyage aboard Sea Cloud Spirit is Mediterranean travel at its most romantic.
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Along the Rhône: Tracing Two Thousand Years of Roman Provence
From Lyon to Avignon, this seven-night Rhône river voyage uncovers Provence's extraordinary Roman heritage aboard the intimate MS Van Gogh.
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Pharaohs, Temples and the Timeless Nile: An Egyptian Journey
Sail the Nile aboard the restored SS Misr, a 44-passenger former royal steamer, and explore Cairo's pyramids, Valley of the Kings and ancient temples on this 10-night Egypt voyage.
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Ancient Shores and Island Light: Cruising Italy's Archipelagos
From Maltese harbours to Tuscan ports, this intimate ten-night voyage threads together Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica and Elba aboard a private-yacht-style motor vessel.
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Slow Down and Savour: A Small-Ship Autumn Journey Along the Adriatic
From the heel of Italy to the Dalmatian coast, this intimate 10-night voyage aboard the 50-guest MS Monet uncovers medieval towns, Renaissance art and Venetian harbour towns in golden autumn light.
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Sailing the Nile Aboard a King's Steamer: Egypt's Ancient World Revealed
A 14-night voyage from Aswan to Cairo aboard the restored royal steamer SS Misr, uncovering pharaonic temples, hidden tombs and timeless monuments along 600 miles of the Nile.
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