From the Smithsonian was born an idea to bring the world’s cultures and natural sciences alive in experience-rich travel. Inspired by the Smithsonian mission, the “increase and diffusion of knowledge,” Smithsonian Journeys fosters the power that comes through travel—unlocking knowledge and cultural awareness—to better understand the world.

When you join our community of curious travelers, you will engage with the world through the Smithsonian lens, enjoying a memorable, immersive, and transformative experience. And, importantly, your participation benefits the work of the Smithsonian, helping to make the world a better place by preserving and celebrating what we cherish from our common past, present, and future.

Smithsonian heritage and community Powered by more than 175 years of prestige and trust in the Smithsonian, our trips mirror the reputation, varied collections, research, and community of the Institution. On any given trip, you’ll travel with intellectually curious, worldly, and adventurous life-long learners, and forge lasting friendships with others who share your passion for deeper learning and exploration.

A quality experience With more than 350 departures on all seven continents, Smithsonian Journeys has been renowned for over 50 years for superior service, special access, and the personal touch of Smithsonian Journeys Experts, travel directors, and other staff. Plus, you’ll always find the ideal ships and distinctive properties that reflect the culture of your destination.

Educational emphasis Travelers return again and again due to the fun and engaged learning at the core of every Smithsonian Journeys tour and cruise. You’ll revel in the meaningful enrichment and insider perspectives brought by insightful, world-class, and charismatic Smithsonian Journeys Experts and local guides.

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Onboard Credit and Free Shore Excursions or other Free Perks are subject to availability and on select sailings only. These offers are capacity controlled and are subject to availability at time of booking. Although we make the best reasonable efforts to keep our content updated, our site does not automatically update the promotion availability in real time
This offer is only applicable to new bookings and can be combined with select offers. Please contact a Luxury Cruise Connections Advisor for more information about what other discounts may apply when you reserve your desired sailing date!
Savings and Free Perks are based on promotional fares at the time of publishing, but they may be subject to change or removal without notice.
With our Best Price Guarantee, you can be sure that we’ll always have the lowest prices available. This applies to select sailings and is valid up until 30 days before your trip!
Pricing variances will be resolved with an onboard credit, suite upgrade on future cruises at cruise lines discretion. Please contact one of our travel advisors for more information!
All advertised prices include mandatory fees, port taxes, and other expenses, ensuring transparency and compliance with California’s SB 478 and similar legislation.
Promotions displayed on our site do not include taxes and are subject to change at any time, so please check the terms before booking.
All other charges, including but not limited to, taxes, fees and port expenses, are additional and apply to all guests. This offer is applicable to the cruise fare only
Future Cruise Credits are subject to each cruise lines terms and conditions, please check with a Luxury Cruise Connections advisor for more details
Exclusive Unpublished Savings may vary by sailing and cabin category and may be applicable to a select number of sailings only and apply to a select amount of cabin categories only. Pricing is in USD and applies to the cruise only price and may not be reflected in the pricing above.
Please Note: Some promotions may not be combinable with others, so please check with one of our advisors for full combinability terms
For offers to apply, deposits must be made within the booking window stipulated in the promotion.
Additional restrictions may apply, please Luxury Cruise Connections for full terms and conditions on this promotion
Availability and rates are not guaranteed until booked with payment. We carefully monitor all the information presented on our website and make strong efforts to provide up to date and accurate information; however, Luxury Cruise Connections may not be held liable and are not responsible for any pricing, availability or promotional errors shown on our site.
Cancellation penalties, blackout dates, and other restrictions may apply. Itineraries are subject to change at any time. Luxury Cruise Connections receives all itinerary information from third parties and may not be held liable for any change in itinerary or ports of call.
NOTICE: Please consult all applicable U.S. CDC travel advisories prior to booking. Please know that when cruising, if a certain threshold of Covid infections is surpassed during your voyage, it can end immediately and the ship will return to the port of embarkation and your subsequent travel, including your flight back home may be restricted. Please be sure to check on all travel restrictions to get to your embarkation port as well to return to your country after your cruise.

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