Something Special: Exclusive Itineraries by Sea & River for 2027

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The M/V Clio docked in Stockholm, Sweden during Grand Baltic Sea Voyage—featured on our exclusive President’s Cruise in 2027.

Whether you’d like to tantalize your tastebuds with freshly caught seafood from the Adriatic Sea, commemorate D-Day on the Normandy beaches, or make the most of summer in the Mediterranean, there’s still time to reserve a spot on an exclusive special departure by sea or river in 2027. You can see a full list of special departures aboard O.A.T. Small Ship Adventures here.

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Grand Baltic Sea Voyage: President’s Cruise

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Save the date: July 2, 2027

You’re invited to join us on this special departure for our annual President’s Cruise. Experience the spirit of discovery on this enhanced itinerary, including Exclusive Activities that celebrate life in the Baltics—as well as a President’s Gala Dinner hosted on the ship by a member of O.A.T.’s leadership team—as you explore aboard our award-winning, privately owned 98-passenger M/V Clio.

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Cruising the Rhône: Lyon to Provence & the South of France: President’s Cruise

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Save the date: April 18, 2027

Take part in one of Grand Circle’s time-honored traditions—our President’s Cruise—while you sail aboard our privately owned, award-winning 86-passenger M/S River Chanson. Discover France’s wine, fine cuisine, and deep-rooted traditions on this enhanced itinerary featuring a series of Exclusive Activities.

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Dalmatian Coast & Greece: Culinary Cruise

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Save the date: April 2, 2027

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 departures 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.

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Aegean Islands, Athens & Istanbul: Culinary Cruise

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Save the date: August 27, 2027

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 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.

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Eastern Europe to the Black Sea: Folklore & Wine Cruise

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Save the date: May 8, 2027

Gain insight into the rich history and traditions of Eastern Europe aboard this one-departure-only itinerary of our Eastern Europe to the Black Sea River Cruise—from witnessing cultural events to sampling the region’s prized vintages. Cruise along the Danube aboard our privately owned, award-winning 86-passenger M/S River Aria on this enhanced itinerary featuring a series of Exclusive Folklore & Wine Activities.

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Romance of the Rhine & Mosel: Wine in Europe Cruise

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Save the date: July 7, 2027

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.

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Undiscovered Adriatic: Summer Sailing

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Save the date: August 13, 2027

Explore grottoes dotted with coral, set sail on a traditional Maltese boat, and say “cin cin!” (“cheers!”) to the Mediterranean way of life as you soak up the sun on a special summer departure of our Undiscovered Adriatic: Eastern Italy, Venice, Puglia & Malta Small Ship Adventure. Join us aboard the 50-passenger M/V Artemis or M/V Athena for 11 nights as we enjoy the unique highlights summer has to offer in Italy and Malta.

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French & Italian Rivieras: Summer Sailing

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Save the date: July 3, 2027

Savor the flavors of the Italian and French coasts, cruise the emerald waters surrounding the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park, and discover the oldest beach in Nice as you enjoy the warmth of the Mediterranean sun on a special summer departure of our French & Italian Rivieras: Avignon, Corsica, Elba & Rome Small Ship Adventure. Join us aboard our 50-passenger privately-owned small ship for 10 nights as we sail on this unique summer departure.

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Cruising Northern Europe: D-Day Anniversary Cruises

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Save the date: May 25 & June 3, 2027

On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied men stormed the beaches of Normandy to secure German-occupied France during World War II. Walk along those hallowed shores and dive deeper into the invasion, its implications, and the impact of World War II on Europe on an exclusive departure of our Cruising Northern Europe Small Ship Adventure. Join us aboard the 89-passenger M/V Clio for 9 nights as we explore this crucial time in Europe's history.

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The Seine: Paris & the Heart of Normandy: D-Day Anniversary Cruises

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Save the date: May 27 & June 5, 2027

We invite you to join us to commemorate the D-Day landings on one of our special departures of The Seine: Paris to Normandy aboard the privately owned, award-winning 120-passenger M/S Bizet. Immerse yourself in history, visit iconic sites, and hear from local experts on an exclusive itinerary enhanced with Exclusive D-Day Anniversary Activities.

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