11 Special Departures by Land, Sea, and River for 2025

Save the date: August 12, 2025

From freshly-caught seafood to fragrant herbs and local cheeses, the Aegean abounds with distinct and delicious cuisine. Join us for a culinary cruise that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of the Aegean's celebrated gastronomic traditions on our Enhanced! The Aegean Islands, Athens & Istanbul Small Ship Adventure. You’ll voyage aboard the 50-passenger M/V Athena for 7 nights with Exclusive Activities along the way designed to enhance your experience.

Save the date: July 7, 2025

Savor freshly caught Adriatic seafood, aged in sea-salted air, and enjoy the timeless dance of Croatian cheese and wine pairings as you soak up the Mediterranean sun on our special Culinary Cruise departure of our Enhanced! Hidden Gems of the Dalmatian Coast & Greece Small Ship Adventure. Join us aboard the 50-passenger M/V Arethusa for 11 nights as we enjoy the legendary cuisines along the Dalmatian Coast.

Save the date: April 9, 2025 & October 16, 2025

Join us to celebrate the legendary cuisine of Spain and Portugal on a special departure of our Iberian Voyage: Barcelona to Lisbon Small Ship Adventure. You’ll cruise for 10 nights aboard our privately owned, 89-passenger M/V Clio with Exclusive Activities along the way designed to enhance your culinary experience.

Save the date: June 5, 2025

Pizza! Pasta! Gelato! Join us to celebrate Italy’s legendary cuisine on a special Culinary Cruise departure of our Italy’s Western Coast & Islands: A Voyage from Rome to Valletta Small Ship Adventure. You’ll cruise for 10 nights aboard our privately owned, 50-passenger M/V Artemis with Exclusive Activities along the way designed to enhance your culinary experience.

Save the date: May 6, 2025

You’re invited to join us aboard this special departure for a longstanding Grand Circle Cruise Line tradition—our annual President’s Cruise. Experience the spirit of discovery on this enhanced itinerary featuring Exclusive Activities that celebrate life along the Rhône River—including a President’s Gala Dinner onboard hosted by one of Grand Circle Cruise Line’s leaders.

Save the date: September 21, 2025

You’re invited to join us aboard this special departure for a longstanding Grand Circle Cruise Line tradition—our annual President’s Cruise. Experience the spirit of discovery on this enhanced itinerary including Exclusive Activities that celebrate life along the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers—including a President’s Gala Dinner onboard hosted by one of Grand Circle Cruise Line’s leaders.

Save the date: June 16, 2025

Raise a glass of champagne and savor the legendary flavors of French cuisine during a special French Culinary Cruise departure of our The Seine: Paris to Normandy River Cruise Tour aboard our privately owned, award-winning 120-passenger M/S Bizet. Along with special onboard dining featuring classic dishes that have made France synonymous with gastronomy—paired with a selection of regional French wines—these departures also feature a series of Exclusive Activities along the way designed to enhance your experience.

Save the date: September 24, 2025

For those who appreciate classical music, traditional folk songs, and everything in between—our special Music Lovers Cruise departure of our Romantic Blue Danube: Budapest to Prague River Cruise Tour is sure to delight. You’ll cruise aboard our privately owned, award-winning 162-passenger M/S River Adagio with Exclusive Activities along the way designed to enhance your experience.

Save the date:October 26, 2025

Prost! À votre santé! Proost! Toast to the traditional vintages of the countries along two of Europe’s storied rivers aboard a special Wine in Europe departure of our Romance of the Rhine & Mosel River Cruise. You’ll cruise aboard our privately owned, award-winning 140-passenger M/S River Harmony with Exclusive Activities along the way designed to enhance your experience.

Save the date: Departures between October 21-28, 2025

Pushkar Festival: Every fall, the sleepy town of Pushkar swells with pilgrims, traders, camels, and cattle who gather for Rajasthan’s most vibrant celebration. With its carnival-like atmosphere—complete with Ferris wheels, music, dancing, and colorfully dressed camels—the Pushkar Festival has become one of India’s must-see events.

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Save the date: Departures between January 27-February 3, 2025

Nagaur Festival: In an ideal mix of business and pleasure, the Nagaur Festival begins when carefully groomed camels, horses, and cattle, along with their turbaned owners and prospective buyers, descend upon Nagaur. As the sun sets, however, the festivities begin, as locals indulge in lively games of tug-of-war, henna painting, and camel races.

Save the date: June 27, 2025; July 1, 5, & 8, 2025

Select June and July departures of Mongolia & the Gobi DesertMongolia & the Gobi Desert feature highlights of Mongolia’s Naadam Festival—an annual celebration of traditional sporting events which take place in Ulaanbaatar and in many rural villages during Mongolia’s national holiday in July. Naadam (which simply means "festival") is a time when Mongolia’s finest athletes participate in the country’s "three sports of men"—Mongolian wrestling archery, and horse racing. (Let Trip Experience Leader Uugan-Erdene Khurtsgerel share his love of Mongolian wrestling here.)