BRAND NEW FOR 2027: Expedition Cruises!

Expedition Cruising Across Europe and the Arctic

At Authentic Vacations, we’re proud to bring our clients three 2027 expedition cruise voyages, in partnership with our parent company Tour Partner Group and award-winning operator Polar Latitudes Expeditions. Sail the wild isles of Ireland and Scotland, circumnavigate Iceland’s land of fire and ice, or push north into the high Arctic of Svalbard. Each voyage is led by an expert expedition team aboard a next-generation polar vessel.

THE JEWELS OF SCOTLAND

A 7-day expedition voyage from Dublin to Aberdeen aboard Ocean Victory, sailing past the Giant’s Causeway, the Isle of Mull, the dual UNESCO site of St Kilda, Neolithic Orkney and Loch Ness. Departing 29 April 2027.

AV Cruise - Scotland

HIGHLIGHTS OF ICELAND

An 8-day circumnavigation of Iceland aboard Ocean Victory, crossing the Arctic Circle at Grímsey, watching for whales at Húsavík and standing on the lava fields of the Westman Islands. Departing 3 June 2027 from Reykjavík.

AV Cruise - Iceland

SVALBARD EXPRESS

A 9-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Albatros, sailing into the wild fjords and pack ice of Svalbard in search of polar bears, walrus, glaciers and seabird cliffs. Includes 2 nights in Olso and return flights Oslo-Svalbard. Departing 7 June 2027.

AV Cruise - Svalbard

PRE & POST CRUISE TRAVEL

Make the most of being in the destination with a tailored extension before or after the voyage. From a Dublin city break before boarding to a Highland tour out of Aberdeen, an Icelandic Golden Circle adventure or onward Norway after Svalbard. We’ll arrange accommodation, transfers, guides and experiences to make every trip a complete journey.

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Why Cruise with Us

  • Three 2027 expedition voyages
  • Dedicated luxury outside cabins
  • Maximum 185 guests per voyage
  • Lunch and dinner beverage package included
  • Shore excursions included
  • Onboard Wi-Fi and complimentary photo trip-log
  • Expert expedition team and Zodiac landings
  • Full pre and post cruise programme support

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