Aboard Le Boréal



HIGHLIGHTS:



− Your Destination Expert: Anthropologist Noémie Merleau-Ponty, a specialist in human cultures.

− An escape to the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic Seas, via the cultural riches of four countries: France, Italy, Croatia and Slovenia.

− Discovery of must-see towns (Dubrovnik, Split, both UNESCO sites, and Calvi) and unique landscapes (the Aeolian Islands, a UNESCO site, and the Bonifacio citadel).



This voyage will operate in English and French.

Aboard Le Champlain



HIGHLIGHTS:



− Your Experts: Two leading international affairs experts, including Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander.

− Explore the Hanseatic League’s legacy in UNESCO-listed towns like Lübeck, Rostock, and Wismar.

− Visit the Woudagemaal pumping station and explore Amsterdam’s Royal Palace or the Dutch Resistance Museum.

− Tour institutions like the European Parliament, Peace Palace, and military museums in Brussels and Dunkirk.



This voyage will operate in English.



No Single Supplement available.

Aboard Le Champlain



HIGHLIGHTS:



− Your Experts: Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart and world-class musicians including pianist Jihye Chang, cellist Alistair MacRae, soprano Allison Pohl, violist Scott Rawls, violinist Wendy Rawls, and violinist Benjamin Sung.

− A program of musical performances aboard ship and specially curated excursions ashore.

− Visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos or experience Cretan traditions and dances in the village of Arolithos.

− Discover Santorini’s volcanic history at Akrotiri, and explore Rhodes’ medieval streets and the Acropolis of Lindos.

− Explore Amorgos’ age-old practices, Delos’ ancient ruins, Mykonos’ chic resort life, and Hydra’s traditional charm without motorized vehicles.



This voyage will operate in English and French.



No Single Supplement available.

Aboard L'Austral



HIGHLIGHTS:

• Your Experts: Global humanitarians Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King.
  
• Onboard lectures from a thematic expert to provide further context and perspective on American history and culture.
  
• A diverse and multicultural approach to celebrating 250 years of the American experience.
  
• Sites associated with the Colonial Period and the American Revolution in Boston and Philadelphia.
  
• A tour celebrating women's heritage in Boston.
  
• Opportunities to pay tribute to the fallen at the September 11 memorial or trace your heritage at Ellis Island, or visit the Tenement Museum and early immigrant neighborhoods of the Lower East Side in New York.
  
• A discovery of Black history or visit to Amish Country in Philadelphia.
  
• A visit to the National Museum of the American Indian in New York.
  
• Culinary tours in Philadelphia and Boston.
  

Aboard Le Boréal



HIGHLIGHTS:

• Your Smithsonian Journeys Experts: expert in the classics Janet Duncan Jones and cultural and linguistic anthropologist Kerri Lesh.
  
• Engaging lectures and discussions on board with two Smithsonian Journeys Experts.
  
• A cruise to discover the landscapes, architecture, and rich cultural history of Southern Spain.
  
• UNESCO World Heritage sites en route: the Alcázar in Seville from Cádiz, the Alhambra in Granada from Malaga, and La Lonja de la Seda in Valencia.
  
• A discovery of the Balearic Islands with a stop in Palma de Mallorca, their capital.
  
• A flamenco performance in Cadiz.
  
• A tasting of Algarve wines in Lagos.
  

Aboard Le Bougainville



HIGHLIGHTS:

• Your Experts: Michelin-starred Chef Marcel Ravin, Pastry Chef Eddie Benghanem, and Editor Sophie Menut Yovanovitch.
  
• An exclusive voyage in alliance with Cuisine et Vins de France, including two gala dinners and a culinary demonstration hosted by Michelin-starred chef Marcel Ravin, a rum tasting, and opportunities to chat with the experts on board.
  
• Majestic nature (the immaculate beaches of White Bay, granite rocks of The Bath, etc.), teeming underwater life, iconic historic sites (including Nelson’s Dockyard on Antigua).
  
• Visit Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), discovering a distillery on Marie-Galante,.
  
• Discover the Guadeloupe National Park near Deshaies.
  

Aboard Le Lapérouse



HIGHLIGHTS:

• Your Experts: Author Kamel Daoud and Journalist Christophe Ono-dit-Biot,
  
• Onboard lectures sharing experts perspectives of history as a writer and a journalist.
  
• Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the fortifications of Portobelo; the Pitons of Saint Lucia; and Cartagena de Indias.
  

Aboard Le Lapérouse



HIGHLIGHTS:

• Your Smithsonian Journeys Experts: naturalist Dennis Wille and historian Ralph DeFalco.
  
• Engaging lectures and discussions on board with two Smithsonian Journeys Experts.
  
• A specially arranged visit to the Punta Culebra Nature Center at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), guided by Smithsonian staff.
  
• Opportunity to swim and snorkel on beautiful Holandes Cayes, one of the magnificent islets of the San Blas Islands.
  
• A daytime crossing of the Panama Canal, a true masterpiece of civil engineering.
  
• The UNESCO World Heritage Darién National Park and its magnificent rainforest.
  
• An exploration of the region’s rich and myriad tropical flora and fauna in Manuel Antonio National Park.
  
• Encounters with the local indigenous Guna and Emberá communities.
  

Aboard Le Bougainville



HIGHLIGHTS:

• Your Smithsonian Journeys Experts: former diplomat Hugh Neighbour and geologist Brent Garry.
  
• Engaging lectures and discussions on board with two Smithsonian Journeys Experts.
  
  
• UNESCO World Heritage sites: The Pitons of St. Lucia and Historic Bridgetown in Barbados.
  
• A true picture-perfect sampling of the West Indies: endless white-sand beaches, colorful reefs, idyllic turquoise waters, and the laid-back island way of life.
  
• A discovery of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, considered one of the world’s most stunning archipelagos.
  
• A barbecue lunch on your private beach on the island of Mayreau.
  

Aboard Le Boréal



HIGHLIGHTS:

• A unique gastronomic journey in alliance with Ducasse Paris, inviting culinary exploration during unforgettable dinners and cooking demonstrations.
  
• An escapade to the major cities around the Iberian Peninsula: Cadiz, Sevilla, Malaga, Cartagena.
  
• Explore the picturesque villages in the Cadiz region; a cavalcade at a finca in Cartagena, etc.
  

Aboard Le Boréal



HIGHLIGHTS:

• Your Experts: Classical dance teacher Yann Saïz, Etoile of the Ballet of the Paris Opera Amandine Albisson, and Sujet of the Ballet of the Paris Opera Lorenzo Lelli.
  
• A dance-oriented journey: shows on board, two exclusive performances on shore, discussions with the dancers, and classical dance lessons given by a teacher from the Opéra de Paris.
  
• Unique moments with the dancers during discussions, talks and screenings, and classical dance lessons given by a teacher from the Opéra de Paris.
  
• Places of interest: the UNESCO-listed historic centre of Oporto; the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Santiago de Compostela; Avilés, home to medieval, Gothic, Romanesque and modern architecture.
  

Aboard Le Boréal



HIGHLIGHTS:

• Exclusive encounters with artisans of exceptional skill: a gemstone-cutting demonstration with a Pomellato master, and a conversation with a Brioni tailor about the art of the perfect cut.
  
• From Florence to Venice, private visits to the Gucci archives, the historic Ginori 1735 ceramic workshops, and an exclusive tour of Palazzo Van Axel, Bottega Veneta’s Venetian residence.
  
• Rare and intimate experiences: Napoleon’s summer residence in Portoferraio, the perched villages of Tuscany, and the golden light shimmering over the Venetian lagoon, between sea and living heritage.