Price Per Night: $514.14 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Reykjavik, Heimaey Island, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Grundarfjordur, Reykjavik
Dramatic scenery and curious communities coalesce on this week-long circumnavigation of Iceland. Explore a country few people will ever visit, and go far beyond the tourist hotspots to remote fjords, raging waterfalls, and small fishing villages. Get to know the independent and creative Icelanders, and watch whales and seabirds play offshore. This Iceland cruise is yachting at its most inventive.
Rome, Ponza, Amalfi, Cruising Stromboli, Italy, Lipari, Porto Cervo, Italy, Porto Vecchio, France, Rome, Bastia, Ajaccio, France, Bonifacio, France, Alghero, Italy, Golfo Aranci, Italy, Rome
Come with us on the lovely Wind Spirit as we sail to Italian islands with a unique cultural heritage, and to small resort-style ports popular with well-heeled but laid-back Europeans. Rocky coves and vivid blue waters make these islands worth visiting for their beauty alone.
Price Per Night: $385.57 (USD)(for comparison only)
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San Juan, St. George's, Bequia, Mayreau, Les Saintes, Marigot, St. Martin, San Juan
Begin and end your journey where Old World meets New, in historic San Juan, littered with more than 400 restored Spanish colonial buildings. As you continue on this bewitching Caribbean cruise through the Virgin Islands, no two days are alike. One day, you’re shopping chic French boutiques for the latest fashions from Paris. On another, snorkeling a secluded cove known only to lucky yachtsmen – like you. Skip more common and commercial ports in favor of less-visited destinations like Montserrat.
Puerto Caldera, Quepos, Golfo Dulce, Isla Parida, Balboa / Fuerte Amador, Panama Canal, Colón, Panama Canal, Manta, Equador, Guayaquil, Ecuador, Machala, Ecuador, Trujillo, Peru, Lima, Peru
Discover some of the greatest achievements of nature and mankind on this voyage through Panama, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru. Listen to howler monkeys and parrots in Costa Rica’s rainforest canopy, a cacophony of life in a sea of green. Your Costa Rican naturalist will help make sense of the flora, fauna, and sounds, adding to the amazement you already feel in this magical place.
Price Per Night: $385.64 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Rome, Ponza, Amalfi, Cruising Stromboli, Italy, Lipari, Porto Cervo, Italy, Porto Vecchio, France, Rome, Bastia, Ajaccio, France, Bonifacio, France, Alghero, Italy, Golfo Aranci, Italy, Rome
Come with us on the lovely Wind Spirit as we sail to Italian islands with a unique cultural heritage, and to small resort-style ports popular with well-heeled but laid-back Europeans. Rocky coves and vivid blue waters make these islands worth visiting for their beauty alone.
Visit Holland at the height of tulip season on this Northen Europe cruise, when the country’s fields explode in vibrant swaths of every imaginable color. Wander through the enchanting Keukenhof Gardens, home to millions of blooms. Then, set off on a coastal voyage to small countryside cities and a few new-to-Windstar destinations. Explore the quaint streets of Harlingen - a small-ship exclusive - and wander along its old canals, merchant houses and charming little alleys.
Lima, Peru, Trujillo, Peru, Machala, Ecuador, Guayaquil, Ecuador, Manta, Equador, Panama Canal, Colón
Transit through the storied Panama Canal and discover some of the most unique wildlife in Ecuador. Sample succulent seafood tapas and barter for Panamanian hats along Manta's sunny waterfront. Sample some Bolon de Verde--Ecuador's delicious national dish made from crispy mashed plantains stuffed with melted cheese, bacon, and pork meat--perfectly paired with local beers. Go fishing for blue marlin or visit a wildlife refuge to see over 200 species of birds and howler monkeys.
Reykjavik, Prince Christian Sound, Qaqortoq, Narsaq, Nanortalik, Tasermiut Fjord Scenic Cruising, St. Anthony, Bonne Bay / Woody Point, Havre St. Pierre, Quebec City, Montreal
Float past turquoise-tinged ice floes as you experience Greenland’s remote southern fjords and villages prior to visiting the scenic coasts of Newfoundland and Quebec during this 14-day cruise along the North Atlantic’s most pristine and picturesque shorelines.
A graceful yacht is the perfect way to experience the true wonder of Tahiti. We’ll let the trade winds take us to visit one legendary island after another, with plenty of casual time to swim and snorkel in crystal-clear lagoons, meander through lush rainforests, and experience the fascinating Polynesian culture from tikis to tiare flowers.
Dramatic scenery and curious communities coalesce on this week-long circumnavigation of Iceland. Explore a country few people will ever visit, and go far beyond the tourist hotspots to remote fjords, raging waterfalls, and small fishing villages. Get to know the independent and creative Icelanders, and watch whales and seabirds play offshore. This Iceland cruise is yachting at its most inventive.
Arrive in Papeete, Papeete, Moorea, Raiatea, Motu Mahaea (Tahaa), Raiatea, Bora Bora, Huahine, Bora Bora, Papeete, Bora Bora, Papeete
As inspired by The Golden Bachelorette, your love story awaits in this 11-day exploration of Tahiti, complete with air, hotels, a cruise, and transfers. Step into a romantic adventure reminiscent of your favorite episodes, as you discover the mesmerizing beauty of French Polynesia. From iconic landscapes to tranquil hideaways where the Polynesian lifestyle has remained unchanged for centuries, every moment is a chance to write new tales. Join your ship in Papeete for days of tropical bliss.
Price Per Night: $457.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Rome, Ponza, Amalfi, Cruising Stromboli, Italy, Lipari, Porto Cervo, Italy, Porto Vecchio, France, Rome
Scenic vineyards, dizzying Amalfi coastal vistas, timeless village piazzas, and imposing ancient Roman ruins make perfect backdrops for this cruise along Italy's coast to the isles of Corsica and Sardinia. Relax on a sandy beach outside Ponza or escape on a boat tour to the clear turquoise waters and sundrenched shorelines punctuated by shadowy coastal grottos. Sip the sweetness of local Amalfi limoncello and tour the haunting ruins of Pompeii.
Price Per Night: $385.57 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Oranjestad, Kralendijk, Pigeon Island, The Pitons, Bequia, Mayreau, Scarborough, Tobago, Bridgetown
Those who love watersports, snorkeling and diving will be on Cloud 9 on this cruise through the Windward and ABC islands. Swim with vibrant fish and friendly sea turtles as you visit ports in Tobago Cays Marine Park, in Bonaire National Marine Park, and in the proposed Speyside Marine Protected Area. Paddleboard right from the Watersports Platform as we visit smaller ports and less-visited bays away from the crowds.
Leave the crowds behind and experience Italy and the Adriatic from a different perspective on this unique off-season voyage. See popular attractions like the Sistine Chapel, St. Mark’s Square, and Pompeii with fewer people, giving you time to absorb the talent of Michelangelo, the ravishing beauty of Venice, and the tragedy of Pompeii. You’ll find more intimate and meaningful experiences everywhere you go as locals take the place of visitors.
Discover a different side of the Mediterranean this winter, one where you’ll find plenty of elbow room at popular attractions and get to rub elbows with the locals during their most congenial time of year. This itinerary offers a perfect combination of small towns and large, major attractions and new discoveries, all when locals are most relaxed.
A perfect blend of antiquity and artistry, this 14-day cruise sails from the ancient ruins of Athens and makes a dozen port stops in Greece, Italy and France before disembarking among the contemporary architecture and gleaming, cosmopolitan wonders of Barcelona, Spain. Stroll the narrow streets inside the concealed medieval walls of Monemvasia, Greece and take an exhilarating tour of Corsica’s narrow winding coastal roads outside Calvi, France.
San Juan, Basseterre, Gustavia, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Jost Van Dyke, Great Harbour, San Juan
Begin and end your journey where Old World meets New, in historic San Juan, littered with more than 400 restored Spanish colonial buildings. As you continue on this bewitching Caribbean cruise through the Virgin Islands, no two days are alike. One day, you’re shopping chic French boutiques for the latest fashions from Paris. On another, snorkeling a secluded cove known only to lucky yachtsmen – like you. Skip more common and commercial ports in favor of less-visited destinations like Montserrat.
Price Per Night: $399.86 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Philipsburg, St. Maarten, St. John's, Road Bay, Soper's Hole, Virgin Gorda / Prickly Pear, British Virgin Islands, Soper's Hole, Jost Van Dyke, Great Harbour, Gustavia, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Bask on remote beaches resplendent in natural beauty during this relaxing, unrushed, and uncrowded 7-day getaway to secluded Caribbean destinations Windstar specializes in. Board a private speedboat bound for Little Bay, Anguilla’s smallest and most private beach, then snorkel among flitting grunts, wrasses and snappers. Guide your own rigid inflatable boat (RIB) through Sir Francis Drake Waterway bays and isles around Jost Van Dyke.
Arrive in Papeete, Bora Bora, Papeete, Moorea, Bora Bora, Motu Mahaea (Tahaa), Raiatea, Huahine, Arrive in Papeete, Papeete
Start your love story by stepping into a Gauguin painting, gazing across a turquoise lagoon at a scene straight out of a vintage travel poster, and listen as the music from the South Pacific plays in your heart. Embark on a journey to celebrate love and find romance in paradise, as you create memories you’ll cherish for years to come.
Reykjavik, Qaqortoq, Narsaq, Nanortalik, Bonne Bay / Woody Point, Havre St. Pierre, Quebec City, Montreal, Quebec City, Gaspe, Cap aux Meules, Louisbourg, Halifax, Lunenburg, Bar Harbor, Portland, Boston
Venture into the lesser-known coastlines and communities of Greenland, Canada and New England during this remarkable 25-day cruise crossing the North Atlantic. Admire fractured glaciers, ivory ice fields and drifting ice floes on a day of scenic cruising in Greenland’s remote and picturesque Prince Christian Sound.
Rome, Portoferraio, Bastia, Calvi, Mahon, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Tarragona, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Cartagena, Málaga, Tangier, Lisbon
Sip red wines and savor tapas, pastas, rich cheeses and aged hams throughout Portugal, Spain, France and Italy. You’ll spend 15 memorable days exploring tiny rustic villages, historic fortified ports and contemporary architecture in Ibiza, Barcelona, Palma, Mahon, Portoferraio, Rome and more. Kayak along the stunning coastline of Mallorca and bike from Portoferraio to Enfola, Elba in Italy.
Price Per Night: $359.90 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Sebastian, Santa Cruz de Palma, Funchal, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Columbus slept here, Winston Churchill painted here, and Agatha Christie wrote here, but you don’t have to be famous to fall in love with this place. This volcanic archipelago off the coast of Africa can and does charm just about everyone who visits, although it’s not the same charm for all. Some ooh and ahh at the diversity and drama of the landscapes, a tapestry of smooth and rough, black and green, blue and gold.
Rome, Portoferraio, Portofino, Monte Carlo, Cannes, Sanary-sur-Mer, Palamos, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Cartagena, Almeria, Spain, Málaga, Gibraltar, Cádiz, Lisbon
Experience the best Western Mediterranean ports in detail during this 15-day cruise through Monaco, France, Spain, Gibraltar, and Portugal. Stroll among opulent casinos, high-end boutiques, and historic Formula One landmarks in Monte Carlo. Sip wormwood-based absinthe in the French village of Antibes outside of Cannes. Or meander among the dusky walls and long shadows in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, taking in the aromas, sights and sounds of the Catalonian heart of Spain.
Price Per Night: $442.71 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Rome, Portoferraio, Bastia, Calvi, Mahon, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona
Hidden harbors. Legendary landmarks. Everything that makes the Mediterranean magical. This cruise voyage has it all. The colorful kaleidoscopes of Rome and Barcelona invite you to celebrate their high-spirited energy, while the seductive scent of oranges and olives that perfumes the enchanting islands of Elba, Corsica, Mallorca and Menorca entices you to explore their seductive secrets.
Price Per Night: $514.14 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Rome, Bastia, Ajaccio, France, Bonifacio, France, Alghero, Italy, Golfo Aranci, Italy, Rome
Rustic pastas garnished with regional sheep cheeses and hearty red wines enhance the cultural flavors of this immersive odyssey to seaside hideaways throughout Corsica and Sardinia. This seven-day cruise visits popular Italian vacation spots, where the locals spend their summer days. These are destinations rich in authenticity and unhurried interactions.
Price Per Night: $399.86 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Colón, Balboa / Fuerte Amador, Panama Canal, Balboa / Fuerte Amador, Isla Parida, Golfo Dulce, Quepos, Puerto Caldera
Come find the natural and man-made wonders combined on this exotic Costa Rican and Panama Canal cruise full of bucket list places and activities. Learn about the area from a local Naturalist on board, then take a Zodiac ashore and find rare experiences for yourself. Hike through Manuel Antonio National Park in search of its lovely beaches and abundant animal life.
Sail across the Mediterranean on an Athens to Barcelona cruise. Explore iconic small-ship destinations in Greece, including the charming island of Patmos - home to the medieval Monastery of John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse. Get exclusive after-hours access to the Library of Celsus in Ephesus, where you’ll enjoy a five-course dinner al fresco, with live music by a trio from the Aegean Chamber Orchestra.
Price Per Night: $356.19 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Lisbon, Seville, Tangier, Málaga, Cartagena, Valencia, Barcelona, Palamos, Sanary-sur-Mer, Monte Carlo, Cannes, Portofino, Portoferraio, Porto Ercole, Rome
Cruise the Iberian coast from Lisbon to the Moorish marvels of Andalusia and Morocco, then explore the scenic perfection and rich culture along Spain’s Costa del Sol, France’s Cote d’Azur, and Italy’s Ligurian Riviera . See all of this region’s must-sees: Lisbon’s Pina Palace, Seville’s Alcazar, Malaga’s Alhambra, Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, and Rome’s... everything. Surround yourself in scenic beauty from Morocco’s exotic Blue City to Italy’s Cinque Terre.
Visit sun-drenched places as you sail the Greek Isles, discovering a world abounding with seaside scenery and ancient treasures. On such legendary islands as Santorini and Mykonos, views of azure sea and white-washed villages will take your breath away. On your Greek islands cruise, you may embrace the magic and mythology of ancient temples built to honor Greek gods and goddesses. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the amazing hilltop Acropolis in Athens, the haunts of St.
This comprehensive exploration of France includes an overnight in Rouen (Paris), and visits the Normandy, Brittany, and Aquitaine regions of France. Treat your palate to fine wines in Bordeaux and cider in Brittany. Taste regional specialties like Cancale oysters and Breton galettes. And feast your eyes on timeless scenery: the abbey on Mont St. Michel, St. Malo’s pink sandstone cliffs, Monet’s garden in Giverny where water lilies still have the power to inspire.
Savor the enticing islands and historic wonders of Greece and Turkey on this roundtrip voyage from Athens. Watch the Aegean sun shift shadows on the white columns of the Parthenon, let your imagination soar at the Palace of Knossos with its legendary Minotaur and labyrinth, and experience a once-in-a-lifetime event as you dine under the stars at the ruins of Ephesus during Windstar’s exclusive and complimentary Destination Discovery event.
Price Per Night: $485.57 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Puerto Caldera, Quepos, Golfo Dulce, Isla Parida, Balboa / Fuerte Amador, Panama Canal, Colón
Come find the natural and man-made wonders combined on this exotic Costa Rican and Panama Canal cruise full of bucket list places and activities. Learn about the area from a local Naturalist on board, then take a Zodiac ashore and find rare experiences for yourself. Hike through Manuel Antonio National Park in search of its lovely beaches and abundant animal life.
Price Per Night: $214.21 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Lisbon, Bridgetown
This is a place where dreams really do come true. The place where nothing comes between you and your fondest wishes. Where no schedules intrude, where day-to-day annoyances can’t reach you, where every moment of every hour of every day is yours alone. This is your place – at sea under an open sky – the one place in which you truly can get away from it all. Simply step on board and we’ll take it from there. Meals so delicious they might be sinful are served when, where, and any way you choose.
Price Per Night: $442.71 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Rome, Portoferraio, Bastia, Calvi, Mahon, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona
Hidden harbors. Legendary landmarks. Everything that makes the Mediterranean magical. This cruise voyage has it all. The colorful kaleidoscopes of Rome and Barcelona invite you to celebrate their high-spirited energy, while the seductive scent of oranges and olives that perfumes the enchanting islands of Elba, Corsica, Mallorca and Menorca entices you to explore their seductive secrets.
Price Per Night: $462.38 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Lisbon, Seville, Tangier, Málaga, Cartagena, Valencia, Barcelona
Traverse the Mediterranean to Tangier, Malaga, Seville, and Lisbon during a remarkable 8-day cruise of the contrasting customs, cuisine, and cultures that influence today's life throughout Europe and North Africa. Visit a hacienda outside Cartagena and meet a family who raises Spanish-bred horses, then graze on regional cheeses and dried hams as you watch their equestrian performance. Master paella cooking with a local chef on a picturesque Andalusian patio.
LAX, Papeete Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, Tahaa, Raiatea, Bora Bora, Huahine Island, Papeete Tahiti
Tahiti Air + Hotel Packages must be booked at least 60 days prior to your cruise date and connecting flights across the US are available. Please check with your Travel Advisor or Windstar Cruises for availability. Tahiti doesn't have to be just a dream with our convenient Air + Hotel package. If you haven't seen one Tahitian island, let alone six, now is your perfect opportunity aboard a boutique yacht. Depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and set foot in Tahiti in only eight hours.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures of Greece, Italy and Spain on a fall cruise when it’s more relaxed. Cross the Corinth Canal - so narrow you can almost touch the walls - into the heart of the Mediterranean. Visit small-ship destinations like Itea, gateway to the all-knowing Oracle of Delphi, and explore Italy’s cultural history at Cagliari’s Museo Archeologico Nazionale.
Discover Italy and Greece at their best, when towns and beaches are less crowded and the weather is just right for strolling historic ruins and admiring Greece’s 5,000-plus wildflowers. Feast your eyes on the smooth bone-white columns of Athens’ Parthenon, and the honeycombed spires of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia. Inhale the heady aroma of wild rosemary and thyme mingled with fresh-baked guttiau bread in Cagliari, and the citrus tang of kumquat liqueur in Corfu.
Idyllic islands, charming cobbled villages, spectacular scenery, intriguing history. Capture the heart of the Mediterranean in a single cruise voyage. Each small harbor is especially suited for small cruise ship exploration. Enjoy the best of the region - from the ancient ruins of Sparta and Mystras to the pure indulgence of the Mediterranean lifestyle.
Price Per Night: $338.83 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Barcelona, Tarragona, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Cartagena, Málaga, Tangier, Lisbon, Funchal, San Sebastian, Santa Cruz de Palma, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Soak up the sun, savor the beaches, and explore Spanish and Portuguese cultures on this homage to Iberia and the Canary Islands. This cruise offers all the best things rolled into one – Spanish rivieras; the Mediterranean paradise of Palma de Mallorca; iconic cities like Barcelona, Tangier, and Lisbon; marvelous Madeira; and a chain of Canary Islands bursting with exotic landscapes, colonial history, and their own distinct brand of Berber-infused culture.
Price Per Night: $633.25 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Montreal, Quebec City, Gaspe, Cap aux Meules, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, Halifax, Portland, Cape Cod Canal, New York City
Quebec’s French-flavored history, the fusion of Acadian and Scottish cultures in Nova Scotia-each province distills its own blend of Old World and New, bucolic and urbane. Overnight in Quebec City and browse the shops and boulangeries along picturesque Petit Champlain, the oldest street in North America. Fall under the spell of Halifax with its lively pub culture and majestic Citadel.
LAX, Papeete Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Tahaa, Raiatea, Huahine Island, Papeete Tahiti
Tahiti Air + Hotel Packages must be booked at least 60 days prior to your cruise date and connecting flights across the US are available. Please check with your Travel Advisor or Windstar Cruises for availability. Tahiti doesn't have to be just a dream with our convenient Air + Hotel package. If you haven't seen one Tahitian island, let alone six, now is your perfect opportunity aboard a boutique yacht. Depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and set foot in Tahiti in only eight hours.
Bridgetown, Basseterre, Les Saintes, Roseau, Mayreau, Anse Mitan, Bridgetown
This is the Caribbean of days gone by – deep blue waters, quiet coves and tropical islands dotted with powdery beaches and lush green hillsides. Sail from the rugged natural beauty of St. Lucia to little-known isles that are off the tourist radar. From colorful Bequia and Mayreau in St. Vincent & the Grenadines to the open-air markets of exotic St. George’s, you’ll discover a part of the Caribbean that remains authentic and unspoiled.
Price Per Night: $389.90 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Sebastian, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Palma, Funchal, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Columbus slept here, Winston Churchill painted here, and Agatha Christie wrote here, but you don’t have to be famous to fall in love with this place. This volcanic archipelago off the coast of Africa can and does charm just about everyone who visits, although it’s not the same charm for all. Some ooh and ahh at the diversity and drama of the landscapes, a tapestry of smooth and rough, black and green, blue and gold.
Arrive in Papeete, Papeete, Moorea, Raiatea, Motu Mahaea (Tahaa), Raiatea, Bora Bora, Huahine, Bora Bora, Papeete, Bora Bora, Papeete
As inspired by The Golden Bachelorette, your love story awaits in this 11-day exploration of Tahiti, complete with air, hotels, a cruise, and transfers. Step into a romantic adventure reminiscent of your favorite episodes, as you discover the mesmerizing beauty of French Polynesia. From iconic landscapes to tranquil hideaways where the Polynesian lifestyle has remained unchanged for centuries, every moment is a chance to write new tales. Join your ship in Papeete for days of tropical bliss.
Arrive in Papeete, Papeete, Moorea, Bora Bora, Motu Mahaea (Tahaa), Raiatea, Huahine, Bora Bora, Papeete, Bora Bora, Papeete
As inspired by The Golden Bachelorette, your love story awaits in this 11-day exploration of Tahiti, complete with air, hotels, a cruise, and transfers. Step into a romantic adventure reminiscent of your favorite episodes, as you discover the mesmerizing beauty of French Polynesia. From iconic landscapes to tranquil hideaways where the Polynesian lifestyle has remained unchanged for centuries, every moment is a chance to write new tales. Join your ship in Papeete for days of tropical bliss.
Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Soper's Hole, Jost Van Dyke, Great Harbour, Gustavia, Road Bay, Falmouth Harbour, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Basseterre, Gustavia, Little Bay, Les Saintes, Roseau, Pigeon Island, Bridgetown
Little ports, remote reaches and sincere island pleasures exclusive to small-ship cruising beckon during this two-week exploration of the Caribbean’s Windward and Leeward Islands. Take the wheel of a 4x4 buggy and follow dirt roads along the rural outskirts of Falmouth Harbour on Antigua. Sail from Gustavia to remote Colombier Bay and swim or sunbathe among anchored mega yachts prior to elegant snacks and cocktails.
Price Per Night: $514.14 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Bordeaux, La Rochelle, St-Malo, Guernsey, Guernsey, Cherbourg, Rouen
This comprehensive exploration of France includes an overnight in Rouen (Paris), and visits the Normandy, Brittany, and Aquitaine regions of France. Treat your palate to fine wines in Bordeaux and cider in Brittany. Taste regional specialties like Cancale oysters and Breton galettes. And feast your eyes on timeless scenery: the abbey on Mont St. Michel, St. Malo’s pink sandstone cliffs, Monet’s garden in Giverny where water lilies still have the power to inspire.
Greek temples and Turkish mosques punctuate the golden coastlines of these ancient rival nations throughout this 8-day coastal exploration of the Aegean Sea, scenic Dardanelles and the Sea of Maramara. Transit the narrow, time-saving Corinth Canal to Itea and the sacred ruins in the Sanctuary of Apollo, the former home of the ancient world’s most respected oracle. Sip tart and flavorful white wines made from local Assyrtiko, Athiri and Aidani grapes grown atop the windy ridges of Santorini.
Price Per Night: $414.14 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Málaga, Gibraltar, Cartagena, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona
Walk in the shadows of Gaudi's architectural splendors and sip decadent Spanish red wines paired with savory tapas during an overnight stay near the heart of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. Master the toasty, crackling craft of perfect socarrat as you cook up paella from regional ingredients at an exclusive cooking class hosted in a Malaga home.