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World Cruises Voyage of the Great Explorers aboard the Spirit of Oceanus

Introducing Voyages of the Great Explorers, an around the world small ship cruise aboard the luxurious Spirit of Oceanus.  Embarking on March 5, 2010 the collection of twenty four distinct voyages will follow the route of six great explorers on a year long adventure among the world’s exotic cultures and natural wonders. 

Voyages of the Great Explorers is structured like a book, with chapters that include multiple voyages associated with a legendary explorer.  You can sign on for an individual voyage, take multiple voyages, select an entire chapter of voyages or enjoy the full circumnavigation following the sun westward. 
 
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Treasures of Persia - Mumbai to Muscat

Cruise from South Asia to the Middle East. Explore Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and visit ultra-modern Dubai. Experience the exotic desert landscapes of Oman, tribal cultures and unique wildlife of this region.


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Small Ship
15 days

from
$10695

Pharoes and Prophets - Muscat to Alexandria

Your Egyptian adventure takes you to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Citadel of Salah El Din, an ancient funerary boat, and the Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s most important collection of Egyptian antiquities.


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Small Ship
19 days

from
$10695

Turquoise Coast Isles - Alexandria to Istanbul

Cruise from the Mediterranean to the Aegean Sea on this voyage into history and myth. Explore Paphos, birthplace of Aphrodite. Visit Hadrian’s Gate, constructed by the 2nd-century Roman Emperor. Experience ancient Troy and get a glimpse of traditional Greek life on Lesvos. And end your voyage in Istanbul.


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Small Ship
15 days

from
$10395

Echoes of Odysseus - Istanbul to Venice

Istanbul is filled with architectural treasures. Visit Gallipoli, site of an infamous WWI battle. While in Santorini, you might discover the Lost City of Atlantis. Transit the Corinth Canal, then off to Delphi, site of an ancient Greek oracle, and Katakolon where the original Olympic Games were held. You’ll also experience Dubrovnik, Mljet and Zadar, Adriatic gems all, before ending your world cruise in Venice, Italy.


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Small Ship
15 days

from
$11595

Pax Romana - Venice to Valletta

Cruise the Roman Empire far beyond Italy on this voyage that includes Croatia, Montenegro, Sicily and Malta. In Croatia, explore a palace and Roman amphitheater, while in Montenegro visit Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taormina, boasts Greek, Roman and Byzantine architecture, while Castellammare, Erice and Porto Empedocle feature Greco-Roman, Saracen and Norman eras. Your voyage ends in historic Malta.


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Small Ship
13 days

from
$9995

Romans & Carthaginians - Valletta to Rome

This cruise combines Ottoman and Western history with ruggedly beautiful scenery, sailing from picturesque Valletta to Tunisia, Algeria, Sardinia and Rome. In North Africa bargain in the Medina of Sousse. Visit Tunis, explore Annaba, and cruise the Amalfi Coast and the Italian Riviera before arriving in Rome.


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Small Ship
14 days

from
$9595

Mediterranean Splendor - Rome to Barcelona

This is a cruise devoted to leisurely days, sensual pleasures, Renaissance art and medieval architecture. Snorkeling in Corsica then Elba. In Florence’s Galleria view Michelangelo’s masterpieces. Savor local vintage in Portofino, shop the Riviera visit Avignon and Carcassonne. After a sojourn in the Balearic Islands, your voyage will come to an end in Barcelona.


14 days

from
$10995

Exploring Iberia& Gaul - Barcelona to Honfleur

Cruise into Spain, Portugal and France. See Islamic influences in Granada and Seville. Sample the world’s best port in Oporto and. Sail up the Bordeaux River. After a day at historic Normandy Beach, your journey will end in Honfleur.


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Small Ship
17 days

from
$14195



Viking Conquests - Honfleur to Oslo

Cruise to Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia and the dawn of time. Your world cruise includes Stornoway ruins and Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands, a birder’s paradise. Explore spectacular fjords; Bodo just above the Arctic Circle; and Bergen, with its charming, carved wooden buildings, as you make your way to Oslo.


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Small Ship
20 days

from
$15195

Baltic Treasures - Oslo to London

Visit the walled city of Visby, Sweden and stroll the medieval lanes of Tallinn. And marvel at the opulence of St. Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum. All three cities are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Transit the historic Kiel Canal on your way to London, yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site.


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Small Ship
16 days

from
$12495



A Voyage to Vinland - London to St. John’s

Cruise two continents, a transatlantic crossing and many unforgettable stops along the way. Visit Edinburgh Castle, explore Iceland’s thermal wonders; visit Qassiarsuk and search for whales on the open sea. In L’Anse aux Meadows, you’ll explore Leif Eriksson’s Vinland, the first European settlement in North America, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


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Small Ship
20 days

from
$12795

Rendez-vous à Québec - St. John’s to Halifax

Nature lovers cruise includeing an excursion to Newfoundland’s largest seabird colony; a visit to Gros Morne National Park; and Zodiac trips into prime birding spots, Mingan Archipelago, Gaspé Peninsula and Iles de la Madeleine. In Québec City explore Le Château Frontenac and the Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré.


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Small Ship
16 days

from
$9695

Exploring the New World - Halifax to Palm Beach

Cruise New England’s rugged coastline and small fishing villages. Visit Colonial Williamsburg and the Yorktown and Jamestown settlements. In Charleston and Savannah, explore the Antebellum South and the Civil War. Your journey concludes with a Cape Canaveral tour and departure in Palm Beach.


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Small Ship
14 days

from
$7395

In Search of El Dorado - Palm Beach to Panama

Ancient Mayan ruins, European explorers, lush tropical flora, and warm, crystalline waters are combined in this cruise. Visit ancient Mayan ruins, enjoy snorkeling and bird watching. Cruise to Portobello, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And transit the Panama Canal, a modern engineering miracle.


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Small Ship
14 days

from
$7995



Natural Wonders of the New World - Panama to Guayaquil

This remarkable small ship cruise takes you deep into the Darién Jungle — via dugout canoe — where you’ll be treated to Choco tribal arts and dancing. Also visit Cocos Island, said to have been the inspiration for both Jurassic Park and Treasure Island.


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Small Ship
11 days

from
$4995



Discovering the Maori Coast - Auckland to Sydney

Cruise New Zealand while you delve into Maori culture, explore bubbling hot springs, and sail to an active volcano. In Wellington, ride a cable car and take in the local art galleries and museums. On South Island, attend a wine-tasting, then on to Christchurch, for a little taste of Britain. Sail into Fjordland National Park before making a spectacular entry into Sydney Harbor on New Year’s Eve.


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Small Ship
18 days

from
$14395

Dragons and Spice - Darwin to Singapore

Join your hosts, Dick and Leslie West, for our final world cruise through the Spice Islands of Indonesia. Visit pink sandy beaches and Komodo dragons, an orangutan sanctuary and a sultan’s palace. Learn the history of the islands, watch dance performances and explore an Indonesian marketplace before ending in Singapore.


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Small Ship
17 days

from
$10995

Sojourn to Easter Island - Guayaquil to Easter Island

For those who love a relaxing day at sea, sudden sightings of migrating whales and friendly dolphins and breathtaking sunsets on the open ocean this voyage is made to order with seven days at sea. Your cruise ends on Easter Island, one of the most remote places in the world.


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Small Ship
10 days

from
$3895

Lands of the Lotus - Singapore to Chennai

An epic small ship cruise voyage that includes Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar and India. This Southeast Asian journey is rich in cultural treasures, colonial history, Buddhist and Hindu temples and lush tropical flora. Your Exploration Leaders will be on hand to enrich your understanding of the diverse cultures that developed along the waterways of the region.


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Small Ship
17 days

from
$12695

The Land Down Under - Sydney to Darwin

Cruise up the Brisbane River, visit a koala sanctuary, take a cable car to the Kuranda rainforest, and watch for saltwater crocodiles. Explore Aboriginal culture through art, music, dance and a historic overview provided by local guides. Add to that snorkeling, swimming and beachcombing.


20 days

from
$10695

In the Wake of the Bounty - Easter Island to Papeete

This South Pacific voyage put our Zodiac boats to work on Dulcie Island and Henderson Island­ — both uninhabited — with rare birds and endemic flora; snorkel among pristine coral atolls; and explore remote beaches. Visit Pitcairn Island and Raroia, Tuamotus.


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Small Ship
18 days

from
$11895

Song of India - Chennai to Mumbai

Cruise along the coast of the Indian sub-continent, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Immerse in a cultural melting pot: Indian, English, Portuguese, French and Dutch flavorings remain in the form of language, architecture and religion. In the Maldives, you’ll have ample opportunity to explore the surrounding waters’ abundant marine life and secluded beaches.


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Small Ship
17 days

from
$9995

Adventures in Paradise - Papeete to Lautoka

On this South Pacific cruise you’ll visit Bora Bora, and snorkel from a private island. Go on a birding expedition with a naturalist. Visit traditional Polynesian villages on Rarotonga and Fiji. Swim in the caves of Vava’u and watch a fire-walking demonstration in Fiji.


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Small Ship
16 days

from
$7895

Secrets of Oceana - Lautoka to Auckland

Cruise the remotest islands of the South Pacific. Participate in a pig ceremony on Ambrym and be welcomed to Tanna Island with elaborate dancing. In Noumea, capital of New Caledonia encounter the ambiance of a French colonial city. Zodiac boats will find you the best spots for snorkeling and wildlife viewing. In New Zealand learn more about legendary explorer, Captain Cook.


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Small Ship
15 days

from
$7195
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 Cruise Name/HighlightsActivities
Trip Level
Family
Trips
Accommodation
Types
DaysTrip Dates
Price
Mumbai (Bombay), India
Bandar Abbas, Iran
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sharjah, UAE
Dubai
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
15
Mar 23-Apr 05,2011
from $10695
Muscat, Oman
Sur
Salalah, Oman
Massawa, Eritrea
Dahlak Archipelago
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
19
Apr 05-Apr 22,2011
from $10695
Cairo, Egypt
Alexandria
Paphos, Greece
Antalya, Turkey
Kas
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
15
Apr 22-May 06,2011
from $10395
Istanbul, Turkey
Gelibolu, Dardanelles
Santorini, Greece
Naxos, Greece
Corinth Canal
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
15
May 06-May 19,2011
from $11595
Venice, Italy
Porec, Croatia
Split, Hvar Island
Kotor, Montenegro
Bari, Italy
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
13
May 19-Jun 01,2011
from $9995
Valletta, Malta
Sousse, Tunisia
La Goulette (Tunis)
Annaba, Algeria
El-Kala
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
14
Jun 01-Jun 13,2011
from $9595
Rome, Italy
Civitavechhia
Bonifacio, Corsica, France
Porto Azzuro, Elba, Italy
Marina de Pisa
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Coming Soon!
14
Jun 01-Jun 13,2011
from $10995
Barcelona, Spain
Cadiz
Portimao, Portugal
Figuera de Foz
Oporto
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
17
Jun 13-Jun 25,2011
from $14195
Paris, France
Hornfluer
Wicklow
Potrush, N. Ireland
Stornoway
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
20
Jun 25-Jul 10,2011
from $15195
Oslo, Norway
Bastad, Sweden
Ronne, Denmark
Bornholm, Denmark
Kalmar, Sweden
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Hiking
Natural History
Photography
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
16
Jul 10-Jul 27,2011
Aug 06-Aug 21,2010
from $12495
London, England
Leith, Scotland
Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Heimaey Island, Iceland
Surtsey Island
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Natural History
Photography
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
20
Jul 27-Aug 09,2011
from $12795
St. Johns, Newfoundland
Cape St. Mary's
Ile Saint Pierre, France
Gros Morne National Park
Mingan Archipelago
and more...
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Natural History
Photography
Small Ship Cruising
Wildlife Viewing
easy
no
Small Ship
16
Sep 07-Aug 22,2010
Sep 02-Sep 17,2010
from $9695
Halifax Nova Scotia
Eastport, Maine
Bar Harbor, Maine
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Nantucket, Massachussetts
and more...
Archeology
Cultural Interactions
Natural History
Photography
Rafting
Wildlife Viewing
easy
no
Small Ship
14
Sep 21-Oct 05,2010
Sep 17-Sep 29,2011
from $7395
Palm Beach, Florida
Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Playa del Carmen
Majahual
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
14
Sep 03-Sep 16,2010
Sep 29-Oct 11,2011
from $7995
Panama City, Panama
Darien Jungle
Isla Coiba
Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica
Cocos Island, Costa Rica
and more...
Bird Watching
Conservation
Cultural Interactions
Natural History
Rafting
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
11
Oct 15-Sep 25,2010
Oct 11-Oct 23,2011
from $4995
Auckland, New Zealand
Kawau Island
Tauranga
Whakatane
Napier
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
18
Dec 15-Jan 01,2011
Dec 15-Dec 29,2011
from $14395
Darwin, Australia
Bathurst Island
Kupan, Timor, Indonesia
Waingapu, Sumba
Pura Kanbera
and more...
Archeology
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Natural History
Small Ship Cruising
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
17
Jan 18-Feb 03,2011
from $10995
Quayaquil, Ecuador
Easter Island, Chile
Bird Watching
Natural History
Small Ship Cruising
Wildlife Viewing
easy
no
Small Ship
10
Oct 24-Nov 02,2010
Oct 23-Oct 31,2011
from $3895
Singapore
Malacca Malaysia
Georgetown Penang
Lnagkawi
Phuket Thailand
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
17
Feb 22-Mar 09,2011
from $12695
Sydney, Australia
Brisbane River
Kingfisher Bay, Fraser Island
Lady Elliot Island
Hamilton Island
and more...
Coming Soon!
easy
no
Coming Soon!
20
Dec 31-Jan 18,2011
Dec 15-Dec 29,2011
from $10695
Easter Island, Chile
Ducie Island
Henderson Island
Pitcairn Island
Mangareva Island, French Polynesia
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
18
Nov 01-Nov 18,2010
Oct 31-Nov 16,2011
from $11895
Chennai (Madras) India
Pindicherry
Galle, Sri Lanka
Colombo
Male, Maldives
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
17
Mar 09-Mar 23,2011
from $9995
Papeete, Tahiti
French Polynesia
Bora Bora
Maupiti
Atiu, Cook Islands
and more...
Archeology
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Natural History
Photography
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
16
Nov 17-Dec 03,2010
Nov 16-Dec 02,2011
from $7895
Lautoka, Fiji
Yasawa-i-Rara, Yasawas
Ranon, Ambrym Island, Vanuatu
Port Vila, Efate Island
Port Resolution, Tanna Island
and more...
Archeology
Bicycling
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
15
Dec 01-Dec 14,2011
Dec 02-Dec 16,2010
from $7195
 Cruise Name/HighlightsActivitiesTrip LevelFamily
Trips
Accommodation
Types
DaysTrip DatesPrice