Our 5-star fleet offers an authentic sailing experience to make your journey unforgettable. While onboard, indulge in a relaxing massage at the spa, or try hot-rock cooking at the onboard restaurant. Then, disembark for an eye-opening visit to a local winery or a walking tour of some of the world’s most iconic cities and undiscovered gems. All the while, enjoy these world-class ship amenities:

• 77 cabins, including a landmark 15 solo cabins, most of which have full walk-out balconies, for the most flexible style of travel — plus, suites designed for comfortable triple-occupancy as well as adjoining room options
• A culinary program offering gourmet dining incorporating regional fare, with wine and beer included at dinner
• Spa, massage, and hair services available at the onboard spa
• Sauna
• Two hot tubs
• Fitness center
• Curated lectures, programs, musical performances, and cultural events
• Low passenger-to-crew ratio, plus onboard Destination Manager
• Knowledgeable staff by region
• Onboard medical doctor (travelers are responsible for medical fees associated with doctor visit and medications)
• Gift Shop
• Library with over 200 titles
• Separate, intimate dining space for groups or special events (available upon request)
• Complimentary unlimited WiFi (WiFi on certain segments of trips may not be available)
• Entertainment programming with 100 movie titles
• Environmentally friendly standards with reduced emissions into air and sea and lower energy consumption
• Dynamic positioning technology
• State-of-the-art safety technology, Polar Code 6 compliant, and fully compliant with the latest SOLAS requirements in expedition cruising
• Rolls-Royce stabilizer system; “Safe Return to Port” technology

• Wines brought onboard are carefully selected and regularly updated to ensure you’re enjoying the best harvest years
• Join in on a traditional Greek lunch at Magna Grecia Greek Farm. Sample its house made wine and olive oils while being regaled with local entertainment to boot
• Visit Jurlinovi Dvori, a local village estate in hills of Primosten, famous for it's strong Babic wine, that you will try during included lunch there
• Visit Kezele Family Farm near Zagreb, where you’ll taste their award-winning wines and visit their wine cellars
• Enjoy a wine tasting at a private Sicilian winery in Erice
• In Taormina, choose the Mount Etna tour for a winery visit and tasting
• Enjoy opportunities to dine on your own and discover regional wines
• In Sardinia, you may choose to visit famous Surrau Winery
• From Bastia, head to the Patrimonio wine region and enjoy a tasting at local winery
• You may choose to visit Siena and San Gimignano while docked in Livorno, which includes a visit to a local winery, lunch, and a tasting
• While docked in Sete, you may choose to embark on a half-day tour of Montpellier and Chateau de Flaugergues, which holds centuries of wine-making tradition

• Stroll the culture-rich streets of Amman, Jordan’s cosmopolitan capital
• Marvel at the fantastically preserved mosaic floors of the Houses of Dionysos, Aion and Theseus on Cyprus, OR visit the Cypriot village of Choirokoitia
  and observe a cheese-making and basket-weaving demonstration in a local home
• Dine on the creations of a Turkish Master Chef whom we have invited aboard to prepare dinner for you!
• Sample tasty Greek appetizers and sip ouzo during a tour break on Mykonos
• Discover the art of Petra's Treasury
• Visit the Coptic Orthodox church in Sharm El Sheikh, considered one of the top 10 most beautiful modern churches in the world
• Visit an old stone church in Dubrovnik for a Vantage-exclusive private concert by the Croatian Philharmonic Orchestra
• In Zagreb, browse the Dolac market, where locals from the countryside come to buy and sell crafts and regional foods
• Visit the Šibenik Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Enjoy a dinner onboard with "klapa" singers, a UNESCO protected cultural heritage of Croatia
• Delphi has been revered as a hotspot of ancient Greek culture and archeological sites for centuries
• Discover Erice’s “salt road”
• Circumnavigate Sicily and learn about the unique culture and cuisine of this fascinating island
• Discover the unique trulli homes in the town of Alberobello, localed in Italy’s Puglia region
• Enjoy nights of local onboard entertainment
• Participate in workshops and cooking demos that immerse you in the cultures of Italy and Croatia
• Visit the Vatican Museums in Rome
• Participate in onboard lectures, designed to bring you closer to the history, culture, and cuisine of your destinations
• See the exterior of La Sagrada Família, a Roman Catholic minor basilica and masterpiece of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. You may also choose to tour the inside
• Enjoy your choice of tours: Florence and Pisa—including highlights such as the domed cathedral of Piazza del Duomo and Piazza del Signoria, OR Siena and Sam Gimignano, with morning sightseeing in Siena and lunch with a wine tasting in local estate
• Visit elegant Cannes, home of France’s world-famous film festival, and enjoy a tour of its highlights including a visit to the Grasse Perfume Factory and artistic St. Paul de Vence
• Tour Tempio Pausania, the ancient capital of the Sardinia region, and discover historic churches, houses, and mansions before stopping to visit the cork museum
• Stop in at Villa San Martino, Napoleon’s summer residence on Elba Island
• Enjoy onboard entertainment by local performers on two nights of your cruise, as well as a flamenco performance in Barcelona

• Marvel at the rock-carved city of Petra, etched into the red sandstone of Jordan’s desert
• Step into prehistory at the archaeological site of Akrotiri, frozen in time by a volcanic eruption around 1600 BC
• Stroll the cobbled streets of Rhodes, Europe’s oldest still-inhabited medieval enclave
• Walk the ancient lanes of Ephesus and perhaps hear the echoes of St. Paul, who once preached here
• Explore the Acropolis of Athens, grandly perched atop a dramatic hill overlooking the city
• Your choice of tours, both UNESCO-listed: Paphos, or Choirokoitia Village
• Visit Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Sea of Galilee
• Visit Delphi, once known as the center of the world by ancient Greek mythologists, has been revered as a hotspot of ancient Greek culture and archeological sites for centuries and named a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Enjoy natural beauty of the Bay of Kotor at this UNESCO-listed waterway and medieval town
• In UNESCO-listed Olympia, alongside temples, there are remains of various sporting venues from the festive games that began in 776 B.C.
• Visit Monte Carlo and see the glittering Royal Palace and the burial site of Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco
• Admire the UNESCO-designated architecture of visionary Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona
• Stop in at Villa San Martino, Napoleon’s summer residence on Elba Island
• Tour Tempio Pausania, the ancient capital of the Sardinia region, and discover historic churches, houses, and mansions

• Attend a lecture about the notoriously healthy Mediterranean diet, including a tasting of local specialties
• Join in on a traditional Greek lunch at the Magna Grecia Greek Farm. Sample its house made wine and olive oils while being regaled with local entertainment to boot
• Athens restaurants are world-class, but so is its street food — at a fraction of the cost. Don't miss souvlaki, fava purée and pita, a classic Greek salad, or anything with feta cheese
• Enjoy a private tour of the stables at Kezele Family Village Estate outside of Zagreb before a wine tasting, decadent dinner and folklore performance
• Visit Jurlinovi Dvori, a local village estate, for a lunch of local specialties and wine
• Enjoy lunch at a local masseria (country estate) in Puglia
• Granita or wine tasting (depending on choice of tour) in Taormina
• Wine tasting at a private Sicilian winery
• Home-hosted lunch with pizza-making demonstration at a local farm outside Pompeii
• Purchase Mediterranean Sea salt in the town of Erice, and see how it’s made
• Enjoy opportunities to dine on your own throughout your journey
• Enjoy regionally inspired cuisine crafted by expert chefs every day of your cruise aboard the 5-star Ocean Odyssey
• Choose to a locally owned farm and vineyard in Siena, where you’ll be welcomed by the owner and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch complete with a tasting of their wines and olive oils. Or, choose to savor traditional Florentine cuisine at a local restaurant
• Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant after exploring the villages of Cinque Terre
• Have lunch at a local restaurant on your full day tour from Cannes to Grasse
• Enjoy a traditional Spanish Lunch in a local restaurant in Barcelona
• Try Roman specialties at a local restaurant during an included lunch in Rome

• Experience awe-inspiring Petra, a prehistoric city that was carved into the pink sandstone cliffs of Jordan’s southwestern desert
• Grab your included binoculars to marvel at vast desert vistas that surround the Suez Canal during a two-day crossing
• Enjoy a scenic boat ride across the stunning Sea of Galilee
• Marvel at the varied and intense beauty of the Israel countryside during included tours
• Take in the stark beauty of the Dead Sea as you float upon its famously buoyant waters
• Enjoy spectacular views of the Aegean as we follow Santorini’s narrow streets and twisting staircases during our explorations of this intriguing island
• Sail the Aegean, passing through the Cyclades island cluster
• Enjoy a very scenic itinerary, from driving through Croatian highlands to sailing along the world-famous Dalmatian coastline with its 1,800 islands — only 66 of which are inhabited
• Visit Krka National Park, where waterfalls tumble into dramatic gorges
• Discover Hvar, an island known for its vast fields of lavender, ancient olive trees, and fruit orchards
• Visit Magna Grecia, a family-owned Greek agrotourism farm
• Enjoy a lecture on olive production
• Take in views of Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands as you cruise through the Adriatic Sea
• Enjoy lunch in a masseria (country estate) in Puglia
• Discover different wine varietals and the unique soul and climate that helps them flourish
• Find out how Mediterranean sea salt is made along the salt road in Erice
• Explore the Aeolian Islands
• Visit several volcanic sites, including Etna and Pompeii
• Take in the beauty of Cinque Terre on a private boat tour
• Choose between two tours of breathtaking natural scenery: In Provence, a hike to the red cliffs and ochre quarries of Roussillon, or a half-day safari through Camargue National Park
• Take the opportunity to admire Bastia’s breathtaking landscapes and small, baroque-style buildings and chapels
• Enjoy a scenic drive along the scenic St. Florent gulf past rolling vineyards en route to the St. Florent city center
• Enjoy scenic views of the Tuscan countryside on your choice of tours from Livorno
• Enjoy a comprehensive view of the beauty of Provence on full-day tour from Cannes to St. Paul de Vence
• See some of the world’s oldest olive trees in Old Sardinia, or learn about winemaking process in Porto Cervo

On this small ship ocean cruise, independent travelers will enjoy solo-friendly features, such as:

• Onboard Destination Manager services to personalize your expedition
• Water-sport opportunities, depending on the location
• A lively social media night and musical performances most nights
• Solo-friendly social activities, including a Solo Connection mixer
• Onboard entertainment, lectures, and cooking demonstrations
• Health and wellness options, including onboard spa, jacuzzis, and a gym

Prior to your expedition cruise, our complimentary Concierge service will be available to help you customize your journey. Here are just a few services your Concierge can provide:

• Do you have a special birthday, anniversary, family reunion or other important event you want to celebrate on board? Let your Concierge know and he or she can make all the special arrangements, whether it’s a private reception in your suite, a gathering in the lounge, and more
• Restaurant reservations. Just notify your Concierge of your interests, and he or she will be happy to make recommendations, and will call ahead to reserve your table
• Special excursions. Would you like a limo to take you for a special night in the city? Perhaps you’d like to look up long-lost relatives. Your Concierge is here to help!
• Extend your stay! Your Concierge can help modify your hotel reservations and flights if you decide to stay on
• Tickets to local concerts, exhibits, theater, sporting events, and more

Take advantage of this free, start-to-finish service by making your requests prior to your journey or during your journey. We are one of the only companies to offer this level of service! Call 1-888-982-6824 or email Concierge@vantagetravel.com to speak to a Concierge today, or simply log into My Portfolio up to two weeks prior to departure.

During your journey, your onboard Destination Manager can assist with any special requests such as spa reservations, hotel reservations, and more.