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Hosted by our team and led by local guides, our handcrafted onshore and onboard experiences immerse us in a myriad of adventures. Each journey follows a crafted theme, unveiling hidden histories, sharing intriguing secrets and spinning enthralling tales that enrich our European travels.

Our ‘Your Choice’ curated excursions and enrichment program are included in your voyage. They offer you a choice of experiences, designed to bring cruising to a whole new level. Our limited passenger numbers foster a uniquely intimate and relaxed atmosphere onboard, and onshore, while our ship provides us with a convenient ‘base camp’, indulging our travel senses with a full enrichment program.

From immersive evenings ashore to engaging onboard guests and social events, every aspect of your journey is curated to provide enjoyment, whilst our ‘Your Choice’ experiences offer the freedom to tailor each day to your personal interests.

Take a glimpse into what some of these experiences might entail below:

Local Flavours

Whether it is mint tea in Marrakech, a limoncello on the Amalfi Coast, or a paella in Valencia, rest assured your tastebuds will be tantalised.

Locally Guided Walks

No one knows their hometown like a local. Our ‘Your Choice’ excursions are guided by local experts, ensuring every experience is authentic and insightful.

Cultural Enrichment

Explore the culturally fascinating, from Salvador Dali’s eccentric mausoleum to the complexities of Londonderry’s ‘Troubles’, and the hilltop village whose century old traditions have crafted the world’s most popular perfumes.

Past & Present

Exploring Europe is akin to flipping through the pages of history, where each chapter unfolds in real time before your eyes.

Art & Artisans

Whether you are an art aficionado or simply captivated by the beauty of art, our curated experiences at galleries, architectural wonders and artisan workshops will entice your curiosity.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Whether exploring Athen’s Acropolis, Granada’s Alhambra, Italy’s Cinque Terre or the medina of Marrakech, we ask you to join us in preserving the world’s most treasured sites.

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