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Exclusive Shore Excursions Curated With The HISTORY® Channel

Expert-led tours inspired by HISTORY®

Where History Isn’t Just Told — It’s Experienced

Our exclusive shore excursions curated with The HISTORY® Channel blend the art of leisurely travel with the power of immersive storytelling to transport you to ancient ruins, legendary landmarks, and cities that shaped civilizations. With activities for every pace and skill level, these tours let you discover the rich cultural heritage and dramatic events that formed the places you visit as every moment of your voyage becomes a chapter in a story you’ll never forget

Be A Part Of The Moments That Made History

Explore below to see what’s available now and revisit this page for the latest exclusive shore excursions curated with HISTORY®.

Ancient Empires​

See the ruins of Olympia, Pompeii, and more in the lands the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians called home.

Viking Homelands

Retrace the routes of Vikings as you experience their timeless tales, rich traditions, and northern landscapes.

Arctic Encounters

From majestic fjords to an unmatched history of polar exploration, experience the Arctic’s untamed beauty and more.

World War II

Visit sites at which pivotal moments that changed the course of history occurred across Hawaii, Japan, and Europe.

Gold Rush 

Relive the excitement that drew thousands of turn-of-the-century Klondike Gold Rush prospectors seeking their fortune in Alaska.

Leeward Island Expansion 

Discover the fascinating history behind the Caribbean Sea’s colorful ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao).

Transiting a Modern Marvel

Cruise through the modern engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal, which revolutionized travel and trade.

Ancient Empires

Sail the Mediterranean to the lands that the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians called home. Stroll through the ruins of Olympia in Greece, see Pompeii’s miraculously preserved frescoes in Italy, and visit the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, Turkey.​

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & the Pyramid of Sakkara

Gaze up at the world-famous Pyramids of Giza — the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that is still standing today.
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Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & the Pyramid of Sakkara

Gaze up at the world-famous Pyramids of Giza — the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that is still standing today.
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People on camels walking near the Giza Pyramids in Egypt.
Giza Pyramids
A view of ancient ruins in Lindos.
Best of Lindos
Breathtaking coastal views from the ruins of a Greco-Roman theater in Sicily, Italy.
Castelmola

Arctic Encounters & Viking Homelands

Cross the Arctic Circle, discover the region’s history of polar exploration, and experience magnificent Norwegian fjords. Retrace the route of Vikings through Norway and Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes, rich traditions, and timeless tales.​

Stavanger Old & New

See where the Viking king Harald Haarfagre founded the Kingdom of Norway and ponder the mystery of the ancient Doomstones.
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Stavanger Old & New

See where the Viking king Harald Haarfagre founded the Kingdom of Norway and ponder the mystery of the ancient Doomstones.
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A view of the Doomstones in Norway.
Stavanger Old & New
Houses along the Icelandic coast with mountains in the background.
Viking Archaeology
An aerial view of Tromso, Norway at night.
Polar Experience

The Americas

From Alaska to the Amazon, discover awe-inspiring landscapes, history-revealing artifacts, and beautiful cultural traditions. Experience the places and pivotal moments that shaped United States history, from the Klondike Gold Rush to Pearl Harbor.​

Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri

Explore World War II history at Pearl Harbor and step aboard the USS Missouri — the last U.S. battleship and now a living museum.
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Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri

Explore World War II history at Pearl Harbor and step aboard the USS Missouri — the last U.S. battleship and now a living museum.
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A view from outside the Pearl Harbor Memorial building.
Pearl Harbor
A person holding a pan filled with dirt and gold.
Gold Panning
A White Pass rail train going through the Alaskan mountains with color foliage all around.
White Pass Rail

The Baltic & North Seas

Voyage through time from the Bronze Age to the medieval period as you explore Celtic history and trace the trade routes of the Hanseatic League. Discover storied destinations from Stockholm’s Royal Palace to England’s mysterious Stonehenge.​

Kings & Vikings: The Viking Ship Museum & Roskilde Cathedral

Visit the remains of five Viking longships and Roskilde Cathedral — Scandinavia’s earliest brick Gothic cathedral and a UNESCO site.
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Kings & Vikings: The Viking Ship Museum & Roskilde Cathedral

Visit the remains of five Viking longships and Roskilde Cathedral — Scandinavia’s earliest brick Gothic cathedral and a UNESCO site.
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Inside the the Roskilde cathedral with multiple surrounded by ropes.
Kings & Vikings
A view from the water looking at the city of Stockholm.
Historic Stockholm
An aerial view of the Fyrkat Viking Fortress.
Viking Fortress

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