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Giant Tortoises, Lemurs and Lost Atolls: An Indian Ocean Expedition
8 September 2026
From the pristine atolls of the Seychelles to the extraordinary wildlife of Madagascar, this 20-night Indian Ocean expedition aboard the MS Island Sky is a journey unlike any other.
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Ice, Emperors and Endurance: Exploring Antarctica in Shackleton's Footsteps
From the penguin-thronged beaches of South Georgia to the towering icebergs of the Antarctic Peninsula, this 25-night expedition aboard the MS Island Sky is genuinely life-changing.
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Under Full Sail Along the Italian Coast: A Voyage to Remember
From Malta's Grand Harbour to the cliffs of Corsica and the shores of Tuscany, this nine-night sailing voyage aboard Sea Cloud Spirit is Mediterranean travel at its most romantic.
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Along the Rhône: Tracing Two Thousand Years of Roman Provence
From Lyon to Avignon, this seven-night Rhône river voyage uncovers Provence's extraordinary Roman heritage aboard the intimate MS Van Gogh.
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Pharaohs, Temples and the Timeless Nile: An Egyptian Journey
Sail the Nile aboard the restored SS Misr, a 44-passenger former royal steamer, and explore Cairo's pyramids, Valley of the Kings and ancient temples on this 10-night Egypt voyage.
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Ancient Shores and Island Light: Cruising Italy's Archipelagos
From Maltese harbours to Tuscan ports, this intimate ten-night voyage threads together Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica and Elba aboard a private-yacht-style motor vessel.
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Slow Down and Savour: A Small-Ship Autumn Journey Along the Adriatic
From the heel of Italy to the Dalmatian coast, this intimate 10-night voyage aboard the 50-guest MS Monet uncovers medieval towns, Renaissance art and Venetian harbour towns in golden autumn light.
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Sailing the Nile Aboard a King's Steamer: Egypt's Ancient World Revealed
A 14-night voyage from Aswan to Cairo aboard the restored royal steamer SS Misr, uncovering pharaonic temples, hidden tombs and timeless monuments along 600 miles of the Nile.
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