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Every trip below is personally hosted by Erika. Cruises in 2026 and 2027 are booking now. Add any 2028–2032 journey to your bucket list for first access the moment it launches.
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Journey with Erika hosts 4-5 small-group cruises and journeys each year, including river, ocean, yacht and expedition cruises plus land journeys. Erika Commisso travels with every group.
Itineraries, dates and pricing are set. Reserve your cabin now, as space on hosted trips is limited.
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Land & River Cruise · 3-night tour + 6-night cruise
A winter fairytale of mulled wine, twinkling markets and festive traditions. Three festive nights in Munich and Nuremberg, then a 6-night Danube river cruise aboard the Amadeus Nova to Vienna.
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Expedition Cruise · 1 hotel night + 10-night expedition cruise
Fly to Ushuaia and sail the MS Fridtjof Nansen across the Drake Passage for 5 days of landings, penguins and Zodiac cruising in Antarctica.
Land & River Cruise · 3 Paris nights + 7-night cruise
From $3,699 per person
A 7-night Seine river cruise through Normandy aboard the MS Jane Austen, with 3 included hotel nights in Paris. Giverny, the D-Day beaches, Rouen, Honfleur and Versailles.
Expedition Cruise · 3 Reykjavík nights + 10-night cruise
From $8,649 per person
Three nights in Reykjavík, then a 10-night expedition aboard Atlas Ocean Voyages' World Navigator to Greenland's fjords, icebergs and Inuit villages, ending in Nuuk. Group rates below published fares.
Yacht Cruise · 7-night yacht cruise
From $3,309 per person
Seven nights aboard the four-star MV Felicita, sailing the Dalmatian Coast from Dubrovnik to Korčula, Split, Hvar and Mljet, with guided tours and swim stops.
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Expedition Cruise · 10 nights
Inspired by John Steinbeck, this voyage explores the remote islands of the Gulf of California. Search for whales, hike desert islands, snorkel with sea lions and end with stargazing in La Paz.
River Cruise · 7 nights
Follow the Saône and Rhône through the heart of France, with Roman ruins, the Pont du Gard, Beaune and the wines of the Rhône Valley, ending in Avignon at the medieval Papal Palace.
Land & Cruise Journey · 14 days
Begin on a river cruise deep in the Amazon rainforest, then travel into the Andes for a guided visit to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Wrap up in Lima, one of the world's great food cities.
Land & Ocean Cruise · 14 nights
Travel from Helsinki into Finnish Lapland for husky and reindeer safaris and a night in a glass igloo. Then sail to the North Cape and south through Norway's fjords to Oslo.
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Land & Ocean Cruise
A round-trip cruise from Tokyo timed for cherry blossom season, visiting Nagasaki, the hot springs of Beppu and Osaka, with a stop in Busan, South Korea. Traditional baths, refined cuisine and views of Mount Fuji complete the journey.
Land & Ocean Expedition
Explore the southern Andes, blue-hued glaciers and a labyrinth of fjords at the far end of South America. Watch for pumas, guanacos, condors, whales and penguins in one of the wildest landscapes on Earth.
Land Journey
Begin on Tahiti, then hop to the vanilla island of Taha'a, Bora Bora's legendary lagoon and remote Tikehau. Swim with manta rays, relax over the water and experience the South Seas at their most beautiful.
We've hosted French Polynesia before: November 2025 →
River Cruise
Cruise the Rhine as medieval towns turn into glittering winter villages. Visit the markets of Cologne, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Rüdesheim and Koblenz, with mulled wine, handcrafted gifts and festive cheer at every stop.
We've hosted the Rhine before: May 2025 →
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Land & Ocean Expedition
A round-trip expedition from Liberia through protected landscapes, from tropical fjords to the Curú Wildlife Refuge. Kayak, snorkel and hike through rainforest in search of colorful birds, monkeys and marine life.
River Cruise
Cruise the waterways of Holland and Belgium as the countryside bursts into bloom, with stops in Amsterdam, Ghent, Antwerp and Bruges. The highlight is a visit to the 79-acre Keukenhof Gardens at peak tulip season.
Expedition Cruise · 7 nights
An Inside Passage expedition between Juneau and Ketchikan that reaches places big ships can't, including the Wrangell Narrows and Misty Fjords. Watch for bears, sea lions and eagles, and hear the thunder of calving ice at Dawes Glacier.
We've hosted Alaska before: May 2026 →
River Cruise
Cruise the lower Mekong through 2,000 years of history between Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Visit floating villages, Buddhist temples and colorful markets, and explore the ancient temples of Angkor.
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Ocean Expedition
Walk among vast colonies of king penguins and elephant seals on South Georgia, then continue south to set foot on the Antarctic continent. Zodiac cruises and kayak outings bring you close to gentoo, chinstrap and Adélie penguins.
Ocean Cruise
Explore the remote reaches of West Papua, from the whale shark waters of Cenderawasih Bay to the limestone islands of Wayag and Misool. Snorkel some of the most biodiverse coral reefs on the planet and meet local island communities.
Ocean Cruise
Sail from the white cliffs of southern England to the Orkney Islands and the Outer Hebrides. Explore prehistoric stone circles, the basalt columns of Fingal's Cave and coastal villages, and watch for puffins and grey seals.
River Cruise
Travel the lower Danube through Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, passing through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge. An optional three-night extension into Transylvania visits Brașov, Sighișoara and Bran Castle.
We've hosted the Danube before: September 2023 →
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Expedition Cruise · 9 days
Venture into the high Arctic under 24-hour daylight, starting in Longyearbyen. Explore fjords, glaciers and tundra while watching for walruses, Arctic foxes, reindeer and polar bears, possibly sailing toward the 80th parallel.
Ocean Cruise
Explore Australia's remote northwest coast by small expedition ship, with red cliffs, thundering waterfalls and the Horizontal Falls of Talbot Bay. See ancient Aboriginal rock art and Montgomery Reef by Zodiac.
Ocean Cruise
Sail the historic harbors and rocky shores of the Northeast as autumn color peaks. Visit Boston, Portland and Acadia National Park, with lighthouses, fresh lobster and fishing villages along the way.
River Cruise
Glide along the Danube as the riverbanks turn into a winter wonderland, from Vienna and medieval Regensburg to Budapest. Browse wooden-chalet markets for handmade ornaments, gingerbread and mulled wine.
We've hosted the Danube before: September 2023 →
Now Booking trips can be reserved today. Bucket List trips are planned for 2028–2032. Adding one to your bucket list is free, with no obligation, and gives you first access when the trip opens for booking.
Yes. Erika Commisso personally hosts every cruise and journey listed on this page, from the first day to the last.
Yes. Solo travelers join nearly every group, and many guests book solo and finish the trip with new friends.
Book a free call and tell Erika where you'd like to go. New journeys are added regularly, and custom or private trips are also available.
Tell Erika what's on your bucket list. She'll help you pick the right journey, or let you know when the trip you want is on the calendar.
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