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Rendezvous to the Pacific

Rendezvous to the Pacific

48-day Cruise from Rio de Janeiro to Papeete onboard Marina

Rio de Janeiro pulses with energy, yet the pristine sands and waters of Ilhabela are an ode to the Brazilian ability to rejoice in nature's bounty. The bustling city parks of Buenos Aires and Montevideo embrace nature daily, while the Chilean Fjords evoke serenity. Easter Island's mysterious stone statues puzzle us today, while the atolls and vertical peaks of French Polynesia have served as a muse for great artists, most notably Paul Gauguin. From swimming with the manta rays in Bora Bora to visiting a world-class vineyard in the Andes outside Valparaiso, life is a gift to be celebrated throughout this amazing voyage.

Southern Gems

Southern Gems

37-day Cruise from Rio de Janeiro to Papeete onboard Marina

While the well-known siren song of lively Rio de Janeiro and the perfection of Tahiti might call to us, often the smaller treasures equally inspire. The raw natural beauty of Puerto Chacabuco's Northern Patagonian ice sheets floating in elegant splendor amazes. The impossibly lush green volcanic peaks of Bora Bora make an indelible impression. Voices of the human stories hidden among the statues of Easter Island, the isolation of Robinson Crusoe Island and the legacy of the Bounty mutineers in the Pitcairn Islands can be heard today. From the rugged beauty of South America to the postcard-perfect paradise of the South Pacific, your inspiration will last a lifetime.

Pagodas and Sultans

Pagodas and Sultans

71-day Cruise from Beijing to Rome onboard Nautica

From Asia to Europe, this is the definitive voyage for those drawn to ancient history and culture. Explore the magnificent Valley of the Kings in Luxor. Walk the hallowed streets of Jerusalem, imagining the sacred world as it was 2,000 years ago. The Grand Palace in Bangkok was home to the King of Siam since the 18th century. Kagoshima, center of the Shimazu clan of samurai, has its own charms. Beijing's Temple of Heaven celebrates the Ming and Qing dynasties, while eternal Rome beckons you to explore deeper. From the Greek history of cliff-hugging Santorini to the many faces of Vietnam, the wonders never cease.

Imperial Splendors

Imperial Splendors

47-day Cruise from Cape Town to Hong Kong onboard Nautica

The Indian Ocean covers an impressive variety of regions, and this voyage lets you experience the very best they have to offer. If your focus is shopping, you'll find it in the sophisticated boutiques of Cape Town, the local flavor of Singapore and Bangkok and in the grand dame of them all, bustling Hong Kong. History lovers will recognize the colonial echoes of Europe throughout Africa, especially the British tones of South Africa and the Portuguese influence in Mozambique. Vietnam is a proud modern country with a rich French heritage. China and Thailand are among the handful of countries never colonized, and their home-grown culture thrives to this day.

Mysteries of the Orient

Mysteries of the Orient

34-day Cruise from Singapore to Beijing onboard Nautica

Nature and man crafted Asia's most intriguing sites, and this extraordinary journey presents the best of both. The Great Wall of China stretches across the horizon outside Beijing, while orchids, cherry trees and lotus flowers vie for attention in Kyoto's many gardens. The thousands of limestone karsts dotting Ha Long Bay are as impressive as the soaring glass towers of Singapore and Hong Kong. Chinese artifacts are the highlight of the National Palace Museum of Taipei, while coral reefs and coconut palms take center stage in Ko Samui. History meets nature in the lush, papaya-covered hills of Okinawa, site of the epic Pacific battle.