Cruise Itineraries & Shore Excursions with The HISTORY Channel™

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

Our exclusive HISTORY Channel™ itineraries and shore excursions that blend the art of leisurely travel with the power of immersive storytelling. Through carefully crafted itineraries, expert-led shore excursions, and insightful onboard programming, find yourself transported to ancient ruins, legendary landmarks, and cities that shaped civilizations. With activities for every pace and skill level, discover the rich cultural heritages 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

Our exclusive partnership with The HISTORY Channel™ is just getting started, so explore below to see what is available now and keep an eye on this space as we add more HISTORY Channel™ exclusive itineraries and shore excursions in 2025, 2026, and 2027.

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Ancient Empires

Journey to the lands that the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians called home.

A view of the ancient Giza pyramids in Egypt.

Viking homelands

Retrace the route of Vikings through breathtaking landscapes, rich traditions, and timeless tales.

An ancient Viking longboat sitting on the edge of a Nordic fjord.

Arctic Encounters

From majestic fjords to polar exploration, experience the Arctic’s untamed beauty and captivating history.

A building with a spiral structure in the middle of it with snow covered hills in the background.

WWII

In Hawaii, Japan, and Europe, stand in the sites of pivotal moments that changed the course of history.

An old decaying building from WWII.

Gold Rush

Relive the excitement that drew thousands during the Gold Rush in rugged Alaska.

A person holding a pan filled with dirt and gold.

Leeward Island Expansion

Discover the fascinating history of the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao) in the Caribbean Sea.

A row of colorful buildings alongside the water.

Transiting a Modern Marvel

Cruise through the modern engineering marvel of the Panama Canal which revolutionized travel and trade.

An ariel view of a ship going through the panama canal.

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Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & the Pyramid of Sakkara

Gaze up at the Great Pyramids of Giza — the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that still stands.

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Best of Lindos Acropolis & Rhodes Town

See where the Colossus of Rhodes once spanned the harbor and explore the Temple of Athena Lindia.

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The Best of Castelmola

The Best of Castelmola

Take in breathtaking costal views from the ruins of a Greco-Roman theater in Sicily.

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Ancient Delos in 3D

Ancient Delos in 3D

Explore the island of Delos with an archeologist and see how the sacred Greek ruins looked thousands of years ago.

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Ancient Ephesus & the Virgin Mary's House

Ancient Ephesus & the Virgin Mary's House

Explore the sacred and monumental wonders of Ephesus, where religion, mythology, and architecture converge.

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Hypogeum of Saflieni

Ultimate Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Hagar Qim & the National Museum

Delve into the oldest underground temple and necropolis ever discovered.

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Best of Olympia

Best of Olympia

Journey to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and a cornerstone of Greek mythology.

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Pompeii & Naples

Insider's Pompeii & Naples Archeological Museum

Step into the past on this guided journey through Pompeii, the world’s most preserved ancient Roman town.

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Statue of David & Uffizi Museum

Florence, Statue of David & Uffizi Museum

In Florence, immerse yourself in the heart of the Renaissance and see where art and history shaped modern culture.

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Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & the Pyramid of Sakkara

Gaze up at the Great Pyramids of Giza — the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that still stands.

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Best of Lindos Acropolis & Rhodes Town

See where the Colossus of Rhodes once spanned the harbor and explore the Temple of Athena Lindia.

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The Best of Castelmola

Take in breathtaking costal views from the ruins of a Greco-Roman theater in Sicily.

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Ancient Delos in 3D

Explore the island of Delos with an archeologist and see how the sacred Greek ruins looked thousands of years ago.

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Ancient Ephesus & the Virgin Mary's House

Explore the sacred and monumental wonders of Ephesus, where religion, mythology, and architecture converge.

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Ultimate Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Hagar Qim & the National Museum

Delve into the oldest underground temple and necropolis ever discovered.

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Best of Olympia

Journey to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and a cornerstone of Greek mythology.

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Insider's Pompeii & Naples Archeological Museum

Step into the past on this guided journey through Pompeii, the world’s most preserved ancient Roman town.

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Florence, Statue of David & Uffizi Museum

In Florence, immerse yourself in the heart of the Renaissance and see where art and history shaped modern culture.

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Giza Pyramids

Best of Lindos

The Best of Castelmola

The Best of Castelmola

Ancient Delos in 3D

Ancient Delos in 3D

Ancient Ephesus & the Virgin Mary's House

Ancient Ephesus & the Virgin Mary's House

Hypogeum of Saflieni

Hypogeum of Saflieni

Best of Olympia

Best of Olympia

Pompeii & Naples

Pompeii & Naples

Statue of David & Uffizi Museum

Statue of David & Uffizi Museum

Stavanger Old & New

Stavanger Old & New

See where Viking King Harald Haarfagre founded the Kingdom of Norway and ponder the mystery of the Doomstones.

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Viking Archaeolog

Viking Archaeology & the East Iceland Technical Museum

Step back in time in the picturesque village of Seyðisfjörður, where Viking settlements once thrived.

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Polar Experience & Tromsø Wilderness

Polar Experience & Tromsø Wilderness

Explore Tromsø, Norway — the starting point for many Arctic expeditions and considered the Gateway to the Arctic.

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The Best of Alesund: Romsdal & Trollstigen

The Best of Alesund: Romsdal & Trollstigen

Traverse the Troll Path and gaze down from a mountain upon the old road built in 1028 by Viking King Olav.

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Lofoten Museum & Henningsvaer Village

Lofoten Viking Museum & Henningsvaer Village

Delve into the Arctic culture and history of Vestvågøy Island and its surrounding villages.

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Stavanger Old & New

See where Viking King Harald Haarfagre founded the Kingdom of Norway and ponder the mystery of the Doomstones.

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Viking Archaeology & the East Iceland Technical Museum

Step back in time in the picturesque village of Seyðisfjörður, where Viking settlements once thrived.

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Polar Experience & Tromsø Wilderness

Explore Tromsø, Norway — the starting point for many Arctic expeditions and considered the Gateway to the Arctic.

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The Best of Alesund: Romsdal & Trollstigen

Traverse the Troll Path and gaze down from a mountain upon the old road built in 1028 by Viking King Olav.

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Lofoten Viking Museum & Henningsvaer Village

Delve into the Arctic culture and history of Vestvågøy Island and its surrounding villages.

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Stavanger Old & New

Stavanger Old & New

Viking Archaeolog

Viking Archaeology

Polar Experience & Tromsø Wilderness

Polar Experience & Tromsø Wilderness

The Best of Alesund: Romsdal & Trollstigen

The Best of Alesund: Romsdal & Trollstigen

Lofoten Museum & Henningsvaer Village

Lofoten Museum & Henningsvaer Village

Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri

Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri

Explore World War II history at Pearl Harbor and step aboard the living museum of the USS Missouri battleship.

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Gold Panning & Underground Mine Exploration

Gold Panning & Underground Mine Exploration

Relive Juneau's mining heritage and pan for gold outside what was once the world's largest gold-producing mill.

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White Pass Rail & Gold Panning

White Pass Rail, Summit, Gold Panning & Barbecue Lunch

Follow the original route to the Klondike gold fields aboard a vintage train and pan for gold.

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Caves & City Highlights

Caves & City Highlights

Delve into Curaçao’s historical significance as a hub of Leeward Island expansion and trade.

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D-Day Landing Beaches

D-Day Landing Beaches

Discover the legacy of D-Day while exploring the historic sites of the Allied Landing in Europe during June 1944.

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France, America & the World Wars

A Common History: France, America & the World Wars

Explore the deep historical ties between France and the United States in the town of Plougastel-Daoulas and Brest.

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Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri

Explore World War II history at Pearl Harbor and step aboard the living museum of the USS Missouri battleship.

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Gold Panning & Underground Mine Exploration

Relive Juneau's mining heritage and pan for gold outside what was once the world's largest gold-producing mill.

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White Pass Rail, Summit, Gold Panning & Barbecue Lunch

Follow the original route to the Klondike gold fields aboard a vintage train and pan for gold.

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Caves & City Highlights

Delve into Curaçao’s historical significance as a hub of Leeward Island expansion and trade.

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D-Day Landing Beaches

Discover the legacy of D-Day while exploring the historic sites of the Allied Landing in Europe during June 1944.

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A Common History: France, America & the World Wars

Explore the deep historical ties between France and the United States in the town of Plougastel-Daoulas and Brest.

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Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri

Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri

Gold Panning & Underground Mine Exploration

Gold Panning

White Pass Rail & Gold Panning

White Pass Rail & Gold Panning

Caves & City Highlights

Caves & City Highlights

D-Day Landing Beaches

D-Day Landing Beaches

France, America & the World Wars

France, America & the World Wars

Viking Ship Museum & Roskilde Cathedral

Kings & Vikings: The Viking Ship Museum & Roskilde Cathedral

Visit the remains of five Viking longboats and Roskilde Cathedral — Scandinavia's earliest brick Gothic cathedral.

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Historic Stockholm & the Vasa Museum

Historic Stockholm, Sigtuna & the Vasa Museum

Stroll down the oldest street in Sweden and take in the grandeur of the painstakingly restored Vasa battleship.

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Fyrkat Viking Fortress Experience

Fyrkat Viking Fortress Experience

Uncover the intersection of Viking ingenuity and Hanseatic trade routes at the Fyrkat Ring Fortress in Denmark.

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Best of the Antrim Coast

Best of the Antrim Coast & Giant's Causeway

Marvel at Scotland's gorgeous costal vistas, visit Dunluce Castle, and walk the mythology-seeped Giant’s Causeway.

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Stonehenge

Experience the air of mystery surrounding the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge and learn its 5,000-year history.

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Kings & Vikings: The Viking Ship Museum & Roskilde Cathedral

Visit the remains of five Viking longboats and Roskilde Cathedral — Scandinavia's earliest brick Gothic cathedral.

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Historic Stockholm, Sigtuna & the Vasa Museum

Stroll down the oldest street in Sweden and take in the grandeur of the painstakingly restored Vasa battleship.

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Fyrkat Viking Fortress Experience

Uncover the intersection of Viking ingenuity and Hanseatic trade routes at the Fyrkat Ring Fortress in Denmark.

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Best of the Antrim Coast & Giant's Causeway

Marvel at Scotland's gorgeous costal vistas, visit Dunluce Castle, and walk the mythology-seeped Giant’s Causeway.

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Stonehenge

Experience the air of mystery surrounding the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge and learn its 5,000-year history.

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Viking Ship Museum & Roskilde Cathedral

Viking Ship Museum & Roskilde Cathedral

Historic Stockholm & the Vasa Museum

Historic Stockholm & the Vasa Museum

Fyrkat Viking Fortress Experience

Fyrkat Viking Fortress Experience

Best of the Antrim Coast

Best of the Antrim Coast

Stonehenge

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