Holiday Cruises
Looking for something different to celebrate the holidays this year? Consider a small ship cruise, to experience how different cultures celebrate the holidays, like a European river cruise to visit the best Christmas Markets in the world. Or even in a non-traditional experiences, like swimming with sea lions in Mexico's Sea of Cortez. Either way, it's guaranteed to be a holiday celebration of a lifetime.
Antarctica Itineraries
- Antarctica - The White Continent
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This Antarctica travel journey is the classic itinerary to the beautiful Antarctic Peninsula. It delivers everything you want: the huge tabular icebergs, hillsides covered with gentoo, Adelie or chinstrap penguins, whales and abundant marine life, a passage through the famed Lemaire Channel between towering blue bergs, and more.
- Antarctic Explorer
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Multiple departures and a choice of ships: 11 or 12-day vacation cruises for travelers seeking highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Choose from optional adventure activities - sea-kayaking, camping, cross-country skiing and mountaineering. During the Antarctic adventure cruises presentations about wildlife, ice and the history of the seventh continent are made by our experienced Expedition Team.
- Holiday Antarctica
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Spend Christmas in the Falklands and rind in the New Year in Antarctica on this exciting holiday expedition. IN addition to our Classic Anarctica highlights, you'll spend two days exploring the remote Falkland Islands.
Atlantic Coastal Itineraries
- Historic South & Golden Isles
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The Historic South & Golden Isles cruise will bring you to a veritable Garden of Eden as you cruise along the Golden Isles of the Intracoastal Waterway. These small ships glide smoothly past magnificent parks and plantations to centuries-old towns clustered at water’s edge with terraced landscapes and opulent gardens. The scenery, warmed by the temperate climate, unfolds before you redolent of charm and gracious living. Many coastal wildlife preserves along the waterway provide naturalists ample opportunity to view the wide variety of shore birds and waterfowl as well as moss-draped oaks, secluded inlets and sparkling bays.
- Great Rivers of Florida
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Designated an American Heritage River, the St. Johns is one of the few north-flowing rivers above the equator. Along this river you'll sail a route that adventurous passengers first followed on 19th-century paddle-wheelers in search of a tropical paradise. But with the advent of the railroads, tourism headed further south and the St. Johns meandered serenely and untouched thereafter. The artesian mineral springs that feed its waters have created an extraordinary environment for flora and fauna, with creeks, lagoons and lakes opening before you in magical splendor. Journey to the heart of the Ocala National Forest where you’ll observe alligators, playful manatees, and majestic bald eagles all in their natural habitats.
European River Cruises
- Christmas & New Years River Cruise
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Celebrate the magic of the wonderful winter season with a fascinating trip beginning in historic Prague. Continue to Nuremberg, crossing the Continental Divide on the Main-Danube Canal. Visit charming towns where so many Christmas traditions began, visiting enchanting Christmas markets and sharing local traditions in medieval Regensburg, musical Salzburg, vibrant Vienna and more. Conclude your holiday cruise in magnificent Budapest.
Galapagos Cruises
- Galapagos
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A Galapagos cruise aboard National Geographic Endeavour or National Geographic Islander offers all the hallmarks of a Lindblad Expedition, plus the expansive feeling that comes with voyaging aboard this stately ship. Access to five onboard Naturalists gives you the freedom to gravitate towards any of the expedition team members whose interests in ornithology, geology or undersea life mirror your own. Join them on hikes, Zodiac rides, or the ship’s deck during one of the spontaneous, thrilling wildlife encounters when the Captain spots a pod of orcas or a blue whale and changes course to pull alongside them.
Mexico's Sea of Cortez
- Baja's Bounty
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Explore this World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve and visit a culturally-rich centuries-old mission town. Snorkel, kayak, and paddle board in crystalline waters. Hike ashore along cactus-clad rims. Experience pods of dolphins, view whales, and enjoy a sunrise mule ride and radiant sunset cruising.
- Holiday Journey in the Sea of Cortez
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Celebrate the holiday season in an extraordinary way when you sail on our Sea of Cortez cruise this December. See Baja’s vibrant living sea from the deck of our nimble expedition ship and at water level in Zodiacs and kayaks. Go deeper, and see it through your snorkel mask, hear the communications of marine life through our hydrophone and watch a live undersea feed from beneath our ship in the comfort of the lounge. Learn what makes this ecosystem unique from a robust team of five naturalists, undersea specialists, horticulturalists and an expedition leader with immense regional knowledge.
Mississippi River - Steamboat Cruises
- Thanksgiving River Cruise aboard American Queen
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During this special 7 days, 6 night river cruise, celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday on the Mississippi River, savoring the flavors of famed American Chef Regina Charboneau during our Southern-styled Thanksgiving Steamboating Adventure.
- Old Fashioned Holidays Roundtrip New Orleans aboard American Queen
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During this special 6 days, 5 night river cruise, embrace this special time of year more uniquely than aboard an elegant steamboat, decked out from stem to stern in Victorian holiday finery.
- Old Fashioned Holidays Roundtrip New Orleans aboard American Queen
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During this special 8 days, 7 night river cruise, embrace this special time of year more uniquely than aboard an elegant steamboat, decked out from stem to stern in Victorian holiday finery.
- Old Fashioned Holidays - Memphis to New Orleans aboard American Queen
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During this special 8 days, 7 night Mississippi River cruise, embrace this special time of year more uniquely than aboard an elegant steamboat, decked out from stem to stern in Victorian holiday finery. And on the Dec. 28th sailing, celebrate the new year in style with the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
South America Holiday Cruises
- Upper Amazon
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This Upper Amazon voyage explores a unique habitat, Peru’s Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, containing flooded forests that form the headwaters of the immense Amazon River. Take an Amazon River cruise aboard the elegant riverboat Delfin II, skimming past massive lily pads by day, and gaining a fresh perspective on life by night, as we spend our evenings relaxing on the open top deck under the stars.
South Pacific Holiday Cruises
- Tahiti & Society Islands
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Call on Raiatea and its reef-bound lagoon and Taha'a, it's companion island, where you'll enjoy a full day of exploration. Then sail to Bora Bora, and her siren sister, Moorea. There's a reason these islands are world-renowned - their beauty is unmatched.
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