Whether you’d like to tantalize your tastebuds with freshly caught seafood from the Adriatic Sea or appreciate classical music, traditional folk songs, and everything in between along Europe’s Danube River, there’s still time to reserve a spot on one of our 6 special departures by sea and river for 2026.
Save the date: March 9, 2026
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.
Enjoy the legendary musical atmosphere of Europe during our Romantic Blue Danube: Budapest to Prague River Cruise Tour. See a detailed overview of this itinerary—including pre- and post-trip extensions and adventure highlights—in this trip video.
Save the date: May 8, 2026
Raise a glass of champagne and savor the legendary flavors of French cuisine during a special culinary cruise departure of our Cruising the Rhône: Lyon to Provence & the South of France River Cruise Tour where you’ll voyage aboard the 86-passenger M/V River Chanson for 10 nights. 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.
Indulge in the culinary culture of France during our Cruising the Rhône: Lyon to Provence & the South of France River Cruise Tour. See a detailed overview of this itinerary—including pre- and post-trip extensions and adventure highlights—in this trip video.
Save the date: May 9, 2026
Toast to the traditional vintages of Eastern Europe while learning about the folk traditions of the region on a special folklore & wine departure of our Eastern Europe to the Black Sea River Cruise Tour. You’ll cruise aboard the 162-passenger M/S River Aria or M/S River Adagio for 10 nights, with Exclusive Activities along the way designed to enhance your experience.
Discover Eastern Europe’s folklore and sample the region’s vintages in our Eastern Europe to the Black Sea River Cruise. See a detailed overview of this itinerary—including pre- and post-trip extensions and cruise highlights—in this trip video.
Save the date: May 25 & June 3, 2026
Learn about World War II in depth, through an intimate dialogue with a local historian and memorial museums, in these special D-Day departures of our Cruising Northern Europe: From Normandy's Beaches to the Shores of Scandinavia Small Ship Adventure, where you’ll cruise for 9 nights aboard the 89-passenger M/V Clio. These departures also feature a series of Exclusive Activities along the way designed to enhance your experience.
Learn about World War II, D-Day, and the region’s history on our Cruising Northern Europe: From Normandy's Beaches to the Shores of Scandinavia Small Ship Adventure. See a detailed overview of this itinerary—including pre- and post-trip extensions and adventure highlights—in this trip video.
Save the date: May 29, 2026
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 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.
Enjoy the culinary delights of the Dalmatian Coast during our Hidden Gems of the Dalmatian Coast & Greece Small Ship Adventure. See a detailed overview of this itinerary—including pre- and post-trip extensions and adventure highlights—in this trip video.
Save the date: June 17, 2026
Discover the charm of Italian summer, from refreshing Venetian Spritzes to the turquoise waters of local grottos, in a special summer departure of our Undiscovered Adriatic: Eastern Italy, Venice, Puglia & Malta Small Ship Adventure. You’ll cruise aboard our privately owned, award-winning 50-passenger M/V Athena or M/V Artemis with Exclusive Activities along the way designed to enhance your experience.
Experience an Italian summer during our Undiscovered Adriatic: Eastern Italy, Venice, Puglia & Malta Small Ship Adventure. See a detailed overview of this itinerary—including pre- and post-trip extensions and cruise highlights—in this trip video.
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Something Special: 6 Limited-Departure Itineraries by Sea and River for 2026
