Itineraries for 8-14 Days

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(52) Itineraries for 8-14 Day Itineraries

NOTE: For expeditions departing April 2024 onward, Day 1 of our itineraries will no longer reflect “departure from the U.S.” and will reflect “arrival to the city” where your expedition begins.  Durations of expeditions will remain unchanged. More details. 

Arctic

Iceland

A Circumnavigation of Iceland

Duration

10 days
  1. Jul
  2. Aug

From

$11,172

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

A Circumnavigation of Iceland

Duration

10 days
  1. Jul
  2. Aug

From

$11,172

Top Highlights

  • Experience all of Iceland’s geological manifestations: glaciers, geysers, thundering waterfalls, immense cliffs, geothermal springs, boiling mud pots, and lava-scapes of unearthly beauty
  • Meet local Icelandic experts ranging from economists to filmmakers and enjoy exclusive music performances.
  • Explore Iceland’s wild western coast; Siglufjörður in the north; the rarely visited rugged east coast; and the Westman islands in the south, among the planet’s youngest archipelagos
  • Actively explore by taking Zodiacs into fjords and serene bays
  • Customize your experience by taking an expedition extension
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Baja California

California Coast

A Southern Migration: From the Channel Islands to Baja California

Duration

12 days
Dec

From

$6,248

Prices are per person

Highlights

Baja California

California Coast

A Southern Migration: From the Channel Islands to Baja California

Duration

12 days
Dec

From

$6,248

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 Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve; meet the fishermen of Isla Natividad’s model fishing co-op.
  • Observe breaching humpbacks and acrobatic dolphins from the bow of a small ship.
  • Snorkel in Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, the only hard coral reef in North America; featuring over 220 species of fish.
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French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands

Duration

12 days
  1. Feb
  2. May

From

$12,363

Prices are per person

Highlights

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands

Duration

12 days
  1. Feb
  2. May

From

$12,363

Top Highlights

  • Explore one of the world's largest groups of coral atolls and their incredible blue lagoons via kayak, Zodiac, or stand-up paddleboard. Be on the lookout for marine mammals, including resident spinner dolphins and migrating humpback whales
  • Dive and snorkel in an extraordinary undersea world of massive manta rays, green sea turtles, and vast schools of pelagic fish
  • Learn about Polynesian history on visits to ancient maraes (sacred sites), petroglyphs, and an 8-foot tiki, and connect with Nuku Hiva residents during a cultural dance performance
  • Admire the volcanic spires of Hanavave Bay as we approach one of the most storied shorelines in the Pacific
  • Appreciate the skilled artistry behind tapa cloths, bone and rosewood carvings, and oils and perfumes crafted from natural materials, like the tiare flower
  • On jungle hikes, seek out unique birds, including the endangered ultramarine lorikeet, the Fatu Hiva monarch, and the endemic Upe, one of the largest pigeon species in the world
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Baja California

Baja California Holiday Voyage: A Living Sea and Desert Isles

Duration

8 days
Dec

From

$5,430

Prices are per person

Highlights

Baja California

Baja California Holiday Voyage: A Living Sea and Desert Isles

Duration

8 days
Dec

From

$5,430

Top Highlights

  • Search for large pods of dolphins and a variety of marine wildlife including sea lions and, with luck, leaping mobula rays, which flap for a moment before belly-flopping back in the water
  • Explore water-level caves by kayak, hike uninhabited beaches, and snorkel among fish and acrobatic sea lions
  • Photograph the landscape as the light changes and the golden hour approaches, with its deep red hues that seem to engulf the desert environment
  • Conditions permitting, visit Isla Rasa. Composed of Pleistocene and Holocene basalt lava flows, this is where 90 percent of the world’s Heermann’s gulls and a large population of elegant terns come to breed
  • Visit the old mining town of Santa Rosalia, with its wooden homes and historic steel church, designed by Gustave Eiffel
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Baja California

Baja California: Among the Great Whales

Duration

8 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar

From

$6,930

Prices are per person

Highlights

Baja California

Baja California: Among the Great Whales

Duration

8 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar

From

$6,930

Top Highlights

  • See Gray whales and their newborn calves up close in lagoons, and witness breaching humpbacks from the bow of our ship, or on Zodiac excursions
  • Snorkel amidst the vibrant sea life and pristine coral reefs of Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, a conservation success story
  • Hike desert islands and sculpted sand dunes, and witness a variety of desert flora and fauna
  • Conditions permitting, swim with playful sea lions at Los Islotes
  • Get steeped in culture walking the quaint maze of streets and sun-drenched promenades in lively La Paz
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Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Barcelona to Basque Country: Tracing History & Culture on the Iberian Peninsula

Duration

13 days
Apr

From

$22,020

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Barcelona to Basque Country: Tracing History & Culture on the Iberian Peninsula

Duration

13 days
Apr

From

$22,020

Top Highlights

  • Encounter an array of architectural marvels, from the Alhambra in Granada to Lisbon’s 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery, and Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad Guggenheim in Bilbao, and capture your best photos alongside a National Geographic photography expert
  • Explore seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Seville’s Alcázar palace, Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the Tower of Belém in Lisbon, and Porto’s old city
  • Learn how cork oak is harvested in the orchards of the Algarve, and collect mussels with local fisherman in Galicia
  • Experience Basque country in the music and culture of northern Spain and the markets of southwest France
  • Discover the works of renowned artists including Mark Rothko, Jeff Koons, and Richard Serra on a private tour of the Guggenheim in Bilbao
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Belize & Guatemala

Belize to Tikal: Reefs, Rivers & Ruins of The Maya World

Duration

9 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb

From

$6,741

Prices are per person

Highlights

Belize & Guatemala

Belize to Tikal: Reefs, Rivers & Ruins of The Maya World

Duration

9 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb

From

$6,741

Top Highlights

  • Venture into the jungles of Guatemala with local experts to discover the spectacular temples and pyramids of both Tikal and Yaxhá
  • Spot rainbow-colored fish, turtles, and rays while snorkeling or diving the corals of the Belize Barrier Reef, one of the largest barrier reef systems in the world
  • Explore Belize’s coastal rivers by Zodiac, to sight toucans, green iguanas, and other wildlife
  • See dazzling birdlife and monkeys amid a towering forest in the Maya Biosphere Reserve—twice the size of Yellowstone National Park, it is home to over 400 bird species
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Mediterranean aboard Sea Cloud Fleet

New and Noteworthy

Italy and Croatia aboard Sea Cloud II

New Coastal Gems of Croatia and Slovenia aboard Sea Cloud II

Duration

10 days
  1. Aug
  2. Sep

From

$12,387

Prices are per person

Highlights

Mediterranean aboard Sea Cloud Fleet

New and Noteworthy

Italy and Croatia aboard Sea Cloud II

New Coastal Gems of Croatia and Slovenia aboard Sea Cloud II

Duration

10 days
  1. Aug
  2. Sep

From

$12,387

Top Highlights

  • Experience the splendors of the Golden Age of Sail aboard the gracious Sea Cloud II
  • Discover Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Split that dates to the 4th century
  • Explore the cobblestone streets and markets of medieval towns like Korčula and Trogir
  • Learn about the region’s many chapters of history at sites like Ljubljana’s hilltop castle and Tito’s once-secret Cold War tunnels
  • Travel through the bucolic countryside to taste celebrated local wines at a vineyard and enjoy other regional specialties
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Pacific Northwest

Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey

Duration

8 days
  1. Apr
  2. Sep
  3. Oct

From

$4,410

Prices are per person

Highlights

Pacific Northwest

Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey

Duration

8 days
  1. Apr
  2. Sep
  3. Oct

From

$4,410

Top Highlights

  • Sail in the wake of Lewis and Clark and their legendary Corps of Discovery expedition
  • Spend a day cruising through the spectacular Columbia River Gorge, taking in the views from the bow and perfecting your landscape photography skills
  • Taste the bounty of the region through their harvests and fresh, local, and delectable cuisine
  • Experience the region up close on water-level Zodiac and kayak forays on the Palouse River or by hiking monumental Beacon Rock
  • Transit a series of eight locks that lift the ship 700 feet—10 times the elevation of the Panama Canal
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Mediterranean aboard Sea Cloud Fleet

Corsica & Sardinia aboard Sea Cloud

Duration

12 days
  1. May
  2. Jun

From

$18,602

Prices are per person

Highlights

Mediterranean aboard Sea Cloud Fleet

Corsica & Sardinia aboard Sea Cloud

Duration

12 days
  1. May
  2. Jun

From

$18,602

Top Highlights

  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Su Nuraxi di Barumini, one of the largest and most well-preserved Bronze Age stone fortresses known as nuraghi
  • Get a taste of Alghero and its surroundings: discover the medieval city, Neptune’s Grotto nestled in Capo Caccia’s peninsula, and Leda’ d’Ittiri wine-tasting estate
  • See the stunning karst limestone rock ravines of Les Calanques de Piana, one of the region’s most stunning landscapes
  • Bask in the comfort and intrigue of the legendary and historic Sea Cloud as you sail from Calvi to Bastia and around wild Cap Corse
  • Explore Naples & Pompeii on a 3-day pre-voyage extension
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Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Duration

8 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Dec

From

$5,115

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Duration

8 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Dec

From

$5,115

Top Highlights

  • Venture into remote wilderness: hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, and explore far from any inhabited places
  • Transit the Panama Canal over two days to see it by day and in the coolness of night—plus an exclusive stop at the Smithsonian Research Institute
  • Discover the wild rainforests of Corcovado National Park, which National Geographic dubbed “the most biologically intense place on Earth”
  • Explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take a Zodiac cruise up a wild river
  • Meet the Emberá people of Panama, who welcome us into their village, and meet others working to protect this eco paradise
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Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Costa Rica's Cloud Forest through the Panama Canal

Duration

11 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Dec

From

$9,210

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

Costa Rica's Cloud Forest through the Panama Canal

Duration

11 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Dec

From

$9,210

Top Highlights

  • Kayak, hike, swim, and snorkel; actively explore these idyllic islands and hidden waterways, getting the same enriching experience offered on our eight-day Costa Rica and Panama expedition
  • Plus, explore Costa Rica’s rugged interior among the mist-shrouded wild forests of Monteverde
  • Sail into remote wilderness; hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds; and explore far from any inhabited places
  • Transit the Panama Canal over two days to see it by day and in the coolness of night—plus an exclusive stop at the Smithsonian Research Institute
  • Explore idyllic islands; snorkel over a vibrant coral reef and take a Zodiac along jungle shores teeming with birds
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