Welcome to Voyages of the Great Explorers--unique and separate journeys throughout the world aboard the luxury Spirit of Oceanus--span 6 continents, more than 59 countries, 242 ports of call and 85 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These voyages are structured like a book, with chapters that include multiple voyages. Join one or more of these sailings, an entire chapter of voyages, or enjoy the full circumnavigation! Scroll down to view calendar!
2010 Schedule: March 5, 2010 - January 18, 2011 2011 Schedule: February 22, 2010 - January 11, 2012
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Chapter 1: Marco Polo - Ancient Trade Routes of the Mystic East
These four exciting world cruise voyages recall Marco Polo's travels along ancient trade routes from Southeast Asia to the Mediterranean Sea. Your cruise will depart from Singapore, sampling such jewels as Thailand and Burma, before exploring the Indian sub-continent and Sri Lanka. Then it's on to historic Iran, the bustling United Arab Emirates, the storied antiquities of Oman, Jordan, and Egypt with an unforgettable Suez Canal transit, before concluding in Alexandria.
Chapter 2: Odysseus - Mediterranean Odyssey
Explore sun-drenched islands where gods and goddesses once meddled in the affairs of mortals. This world cruise chapter begins in Alexandria and sails on to destinations in Greece and Turkey where Odysseus once famously wandered, as well as Delphi, Olympia, the Corinth Canal and Ephesus. You'll also savor the cultural richness and sensory pleasures of Tunisia, Algeria, Italy, Sicily, Malta, Spain, Portugal and France.
Chapter 3: Leif Eriksson - The Viking Sagas
Inspired by the heroic exploits of the Vikings, these three world cruise voyages combine towering glaciers, glittering capitals, leisurely days at sea and two continents. You'll depart from Honfleur, France explore Ireland, the Orkney Islands and Scandinavia, the enchanting cities of Tallinn, St. Petersburg, London and Edinburgh. Then, you'll cross the Atlantic, in the wake of courageous Leif Eriksson, stopping in the Faroe Islands, Iceland, and Greenland before arriving in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Chapter 4: Christopher Columbus - The New World
These five memorable world cruise voyages bring the New World into a new perspective. You'll cruise the Atlantic coastline, relive American history, island hop in the Caribbean as Columbus did in the 15th century, then you'll transit the Panama Canal. Your small ship makes it easy to get up-close and personal as you explore the tropical rainforests of Panama, Costa Rica and Ecuador.
Chapter 5: James Cook - Idylls of the South Pacific
Cruise the South Pacific from Easter Island to Darwin, in waters Captain Cook charted. These five world cruise voyages feature remote islands with pristine beaches, fabulous snorkeling, and fascinating local cultures. Your travels will take you to Polynesia, the Cook Islands, Tonga, Fiji, New Zealand and Australia.
Chapters 6: Ferdinand Magellan - In Search of the Spice Islands
Magellan's search for a sea route to the Spice Islands led him across the Pacific Ocean. On the final chapter of your global world circumnavigation, you'll travel from Darwin to the Spice Islands of Indonesia, then on to Singapore. En route, you'll explore intriguing cultures, and discover wildlife ranging from extraordinarily beautiful to completely bizarre.
To reserve your cabin on one or more of these amazing voyages, or if you have questions, please contact our travel experts toll-free (877) 412-8527, or email us at info@expeditiontrips.com.
