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Expertly crafted coastal European adventures

On Europe's coastlines, captivating seafronts hold little-known wonders, from ancient basalt sea caves to centuries-old monastic settlements and marine reserves teeming with life. Sailing these shores is an invitation to discover both the iconic and unfamiliar—and to gain unique perspectives on the threads that connect histories and cultures across this diverse continent. Step aboard one of our small ships and sail deftly among windswept archipelagos, through historic canals, and into open water, seeing Europe’s seascapes through the eyes of the explorers who came before and discovering new perspectives on timeless treasures.

(12) Europe & British Isles Itineraries

Europe & British Isles

Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland

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Duration

16 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$17,770

Prices are per person

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Europe & British Isles

Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland

Duration

16 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$17,770

Top Highlights

  • Trace a maritime thread around the isles, exploring the wild and beautiful places where Celtic and Viking influences still thrive in local languages and customs
  • Sail around magical Skellig Michael, which is crowned with a seventh-century beehive monastery
  • See the stunning 12th-century Iona Abbey, and Zodiac into Fingal’s Cave in Scotland
  • Explore wild, windswept outer isles; search for whales, dolphins, and seals; and see vast, important seabird nesting sites
  • Extend your voyage: discover the seaport town of Bergen on a pre-voyage extension, and explore London or the Scottish Highlands on a post-voyage extension

Special Offers

  • FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
  • COMBINE & SAVE 10% PLUS SHIPBOARD AMENITIES

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Barcelona to Basque Country: Tracing History & Culture on the Iberian Peninsula

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Duration

13 days
Apr

From

$22,020

Prices are per person

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Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Barcelona to Basque Country: Tracing History & Culture on the Iberian Peninsula

Duration

13 days
Apr

From

$22,020

Top Highlights

  • Encounter an array of architectural marvels, from the Alhambra in Granada to Lisbon’s 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery, and Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad Guggenheim in Bilbao, and capture your best photos alongside a National Geographic photography expert
  • Explore seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Seville’s Alcázar palace, Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the Tower of Belém in Lisbon, and Porto’s old city
  • Learn how cork oak is harvested in the orchards of the Algarve, and collect mussels with local fisherman in Galicia
  • Experience Basque country in the music and culture of northern Spain and the markets of southwest France
  • Discover the works of renowned artists including Mark Rothko, Jeff Koons, and Richard Serra on a private tour of the Guggenheim in Bilbao

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FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED

Europe & British Isles

Circumnavigating the Baltic Sea

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Duration

16 days
May

From

$19,090

Prices are per person

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Europe & British Isles

Circumnavigating the Baltic Sea

Duration

16 days
May

From

$19,090

Top Highlights

  • Explore round churches and charming fishing villages on the Danish islands of Christiansø and Bornholm alongside our National Geographic Photography Expert
  • Discover UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Hanseatic trade center of Visby and the Old Towns of Riga and Tallinn
  • Explore Neolithic sites on the Swedish island of Öland, and discover the unusual culture of Finland’s Åland Islands, an autonomous, Swedish-speaking region
  • Delve into the captivating cities of Stockholm and Helsinki, discovering their timeless Old Towns as well as their flourishing contemporary culture
  • Get immersed in the local cultures through musical performances curated by our ethnomusicologist Jacob Edgar

Special Offers

  • FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
  • SOLO TRAVELER SAVINGS
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  • COMBINE & SAVE 10% PLUS SHIPBOARD AMENITIES

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Coastal Powers of the North Sea: Medieval Capitals and Vibrant Cultures

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Duration

11 days
Jul

From

$10,990

Prices are per person

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Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Coastal Powers of the North Sea: Medieval Capitals and Vibrant Cultures

Duration

11 days
Jul

From

$10,990

Top Highlights

  • Dive into the multi-layered pasts of countries bordering the North Sea: Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France—and learn how these independent nations have been linked over time through trade, economics, culture, and politics
  • Capture your best photographs alongside a National Geographic photography expert as you explore UNESCO-designated Old Towns including Bryggen, Speicherstadt, and Lübeck
  • Venture out of Amsterdam to the Delta Works project of Neeltje Jans to witness the incredible feat of engineering of the storm surge barrier protecting the Low Countries
  • With the knowledge of our historians, naturalists, and local experts, experience life in major cities and coastal towns, taste culinary specialties, and see some of this region’s biodiversity

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FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Crossroads of the Mediterranean: A Voyage Through Greece, Malta, and Sicily

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Duration

12 days
Apr

From

$13,080

Prices are per person

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Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Crossroads of the Mediterranean: A Voyage Through Greece, Malta, and Sicily

Duration

12 days
Apr

From

$13,080

Top Highlights

  • Walk amidst iconic classical ruins like the Parthenon, Palace of Knossos, and the Valley of the Temples on this fascinating four-country voyage
  • Explore vestiges of Greek, Roman, Ottoman, Talayotic, and Minoan civilizations alongside expert historians and archaeologists
  • Marvel at the transparent blue waters of Malta and the stunning natural beauty of Crete’s Gorge of Samaria
  • Discover the Sardinian island of Isola di San Pietro, whose population's unique history personifies the blending of cultures across the Mediterranean
  • Sample regional specialties like Marsala wine, Greek cheese, and tuna and sardines from Sardinia

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FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED

Europe & British Isles

New Culture and Cuisine: From Porto to Basque Country

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Duration

7 days
Apr

From

$6,990

Prices are per person

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Europe & British Isles

New Culture and Cuisine: From Porto to Basque Country

Duration

7 days
Apr

From

$6,990

Top Highlights

  • Sample fine port wines on a tour of their birthplace, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Porto
  • Spend a day discovering Galicia, collecting mussels with local fishermen, listening to traditional music, and visiting a splendid Galician estate
  • Join a pilgrimage to the medieval cathedral at Santiago de Compostela, consecrated in 1211, and enjoy local music
  • Discover an array of iconic architectural masterpieces—from the Roman Tower of Hercules in A Coruña to Bilbao's stunning footbridge by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava
  • Explore Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, with its iconic billowing metal sheets, designed by Frank Gehry
  • In St. Jean de Luz, taste Basque pintxos and wines and hear the chords of a traditional instrument called the trikitixas
  • Extend your voyage: discover Lisbon and Sintra on a pre-voyage extension, and explore Bordeaux and its surrounding wine country on a post-voyage extension

Special Offers

  • FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
  • COMBINE & SAVE 10% PLUS SHIPBOARD AMENITIES

Europe & British Isles

Africa

New Egypt, the Greek Isles, and the Suez Canal: Sailing Through Antiquity

Duration

12 days
Apr

From

$10,260

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe & British Isles

Africa

New Egypt, the Greek Isles, and the Suez Canal: Sailing Through Antiquity

Duration

12 days
Apr

From

$10,260

Top Highlights

  • Explore the greatest sights of antiquity: The Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, the Bibliotheca Alexandria, and the Minoan city of Phaestos on Crete 
  • Navigate the Suez Canal, an engineering marvel and major trade corridor cut through expansive desert landscapes 
  • Discover the mesmerizing beauty of four Greek islands including stunning Santorini 
  • Observe the exciting underwater realm of the Red Sea in Hurghada 
  • Experience local culture as you explore fishing villages, souks, and wineries 

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring Scotland’s Wild Isles: Shetlands, Orkneys & Inner Hebrides

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Duration

10 days
Apr

From

$10,260

Prices are per person

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Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring Scotland’s Wild Isles: Shetlands, Orkneys & Inner Hebrides

Duration

10 days
Apr

From

$10,260

Top Highlights

  • Peer into the past in the prehistoric homes of Skara Brae in the Orkney Islands and Jarlshof in the Shetland Islands
  • Ride Zodiacs for a close-up view of the unique geometric basalt columns of Staffa, a tiny island in the Inner Hebrides
  • Join our naturalists on excursions and aboard the ship to watch for puffins, gannets, fulmars, razorbills, kittiwakes, and more
  • Venture to the Aberdeenshire countryside to learn about Scottish Highland traditions, including a visit to a Highland cattle farm or local whiskey distillery
  • Capture your best photos alongside a National Geographic Photography Expert
  • Extend your voyage: choose to explore Dublin’s rich history on a pre-voyage extension, and discover the Scottish Highlands on a post-voyage extension

Special Offers

  • FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
  • COMBINE & SAVE 10% PLUS SHIPBOARD AMENITIES

Atlantic Isles

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Islands of the Azores: Fado Music to Fin Whales

Duration

10 days
Apr

From

$10,000

Prices are per person

Highlights

Atlantic Isles

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Islands of the Azores: Fado Music to Fin Whales

Duration

10 days
Apr

From

$10,000

Top Highlights

  • Aboard National Geographic Endurance, take advantage of the ship’s state-of the-art amenities, from wellness programs and spa treatments to gourmet dining options as we travel to the more secluded and seldom-visited islands of the Azores Archipelago
  • April is one of the best months to see the many whales that pass through these waters on their annual migrations. With the help of some of the best whale spotters in the world, search for fin, blue, sei, and pilot whales, just to name a few
  • Discover the varied past and the stories of explorers, whalers, and conquerors who all had a part in weaving the tapestry of island history
  • Experience the commitment the locals have to sustainable growth and protecting the natural beauty and ecosystems of the archipelago

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Navigating the Atlantic Coast: Brittany, Wales & England’s Channel Islands

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Duration

10 days
Apr

From

$9,960

Prices are per person

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Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Navigating the Atlantic Coast: Brittany, Wales & England’s Channel Islands

Duration

10 days
Apr

From

$9,960

Top Highlights

  • Sail along the picturesque and culturally rich coasts of Brittany, Cornwall, and Wales—each with their own unique essence, yet intertwined throughout history
  • Sample culinary specialties including freshly harvested oysters, Bordeaux’s world-famous wines, and Cognac’s renowned eau de vie
  • In Brittany, experience the historic harbor of Brest, and with a National Geographic Photography Expert by your side, explore charming Dinan, known for its medieval ramparts and half-timbered houses
  • Discover Land’s End, Cornwall’s peninsula known for its scenic headlands, artists’ community, and intriguing history
  • Delve into Welsh history at castles built by King Edward or take in the country’s spectacular natural beauty with a coastal walk on the Isle of Anglesey
  • Extend your voyage: discover Bordeaux and its surrounding wine country on a pre-voyage extension, and explore Dublin’s rich history on a post-voyage extension

Special Offers

  • FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
  • SOLO TRAVELER SAVINGS
  • COMBINE & SAVE 10% PLUS SHIPBOARD AMENITIES

Europe & British Isles

North Sea Voyage: Northern Europe and the Normandy Beaches

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Duration

11 days
Jun

From

$10,050

Prices are per person

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Europe & British Isles

North Sea Voyage: Northern Europe and the Normandy Beaches

Duration

11 days
Jun

From

$10,050

Top Highlights

  • Take in the stunning architecture in Lübeck, a medieval German city founded in 1143
  • Cruise the storybook canals of Bruges on a private boat tour
  • Explore Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum to see The Night Watch, perhaps the most famous of Rembrandt’s paintings
  • Walk in the footsteps of Allied soldiers along Omaha Beach, a WWII site that was part of the largest amphibious invasion in history
  • Sail past England’s otherworldly Cliffs of Dover, rising 350 feet from the sea, and navigate up the River Thames toward London

Special Offers

  • FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
  • SOLO TRAVELER SAVINGS
  • COMBINE & SAVE 10% PLUS SHIPBOARD AMENITIES

Arctic

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Norwegian Fjords and Scottish Isles

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Duration

10 days
May

From

$10,200

Prices are per person

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Arctic

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Norwegian Fjords and Scottish Isles

Duration

10 days
May

From

$10,200

Top Highlights

  • Glide beneath the dramatic cliffs of the second-largest fjord in Norway, Hardangerfjord
  • Explore the towering cliffs of Noss, a nature reserve that harbors thousands of seabirds including puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes
  • Venture to the Aberdeenshire countryside to learn about Scottish Highland traditions, including a visit to a Highland cattle farm or local whiskey distillery
  • See the U.K.’s northernmost lighthouse, Muckle Flugga, at Unst
  • Extend your voyage: choose to discover the Scottish Highlands on a pre-voyage extension. On a post-voyage extension in Norway, discover the seaport town of Bergen or Norway’s stunning fjords

Special Offers

FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED

Expedition Highlights

Explore your way, every day, using first-rate exploration tools such as kayaks and Zodiacs to see Europe’s shorelines up close and at water level. The special experience we arrange on shore with local experts foster authentic connections to the continent’s modern-day cultures, while the team at the helm of each expedition—from cultural experts to historians—offers expert insights into Europe’s past to help illuminate her present.

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Exploring Europe Through Music

Music encodes the spirit of place, evoking powerful emotions and opening a doorway into the destinations we visit. In EuropeJacob Edgar, our talented ethnomusicologist, curates exclusive, one-of-a-kind musical performances both on board and on land—from a stirring choral ensemble in Visby’s grand ruins to the Wellerman’s rhythmic sea shanty serenade en route to London. Enjoy a preview of these soulful European sounds.

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Follow Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic on Spotify or Apple Music to find Europe playlists specially curated by Jacob Edgar.

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When you arrive at climactic points along the way, you'll get there by the grandest of front doors—the sea. This is how people through history came and went, and consequently, Europe’s ports are hubs of vibrance and in many cases, remarkable beauty.

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