Highlands, Islands & Fjords: Scotland, Orkney Islands & Norway

E X P LO R I S  O N E
Formerly named the Silver Explorer under Silversea Cruises’ ownership, Exploris One embarked on a new chapter in 2023 under the helm of French company Exploris Expeditions. Having known this vessel for many years, we recognize its suitability for intimate small-ship voyages. Our exclusive charter will host a maximum of 114 guests, alongside our dedicated staff. Benefit from the vessel’s shallow draft, enabling access to secluded areas inaccessible to larger ships. Delight in the expansive deck spaces, perfect for wildlife spotting and soaking in picturesque vistas while cruising. Renovated in 2023, Exploris One seamlessly blends adventure with luxurious comfort. Its 60 staterooms and 12 suites, all exterior facing, boast impeccable finishes. Savor refined French and International cuisine at Le Grand Restaurant and the Outdoor Grill. The Grand Salon and Panoramic Lounge offer sweeping panoramas. Onboard amenities include a dedicated lecture room, a hair salon, fitness center, massage room, sauna, and two hot tubs. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, as well as Wi-Fi access, are complimentary throughout the cruise.

OPTIONAL POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION – ART & GARDENS OF OSLO
JUNE 8–11, 2025
After exploring Bodø, fly to Oslo for a three night stay at the elegant and historic Grand Hotel, opened in 1874, and for over 140 years the host to international guests, world leaders, celebrities and the Nobel Peace Prize laureates. Extension highlight include: Hovelsrud Farm and Garden, an award winning estate restored to its 1840’s splendor in a stunning lakeside setting; Oslo Botanical Garden, founded in 1814, that uniquely showcases plants Vikings brought back from their extensive travels inside a 108-foot-long grounded Viking ship; the world’s largest sculpture park made by a single artist, Gustav Vigeland, displaying more than 200 of his works in bronze, granite, and wrought iron; and the Fram Museum of Polar Exploration, artfully telling the story of Norwegian polar exploration.

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CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Upon payment of the $1,000 per person deposit, all reservations are subject to the cancellation provisions set forth below and by which the passenger agrees to be bound. Cancellations shall not be in effect until they are received in writing and confirmed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Deposits are refundable (less a $250 per person administration fee) if written notice of cancellation is received within 30 days of reservation; after that, deposits are 100% nonrefundable. After final payment deadline all payments are 100% nonrefundable, regardless of booking date. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. NOTE: Neither the National Trust for Historic Preservation nor Criterion Travel, the tour operator, accepts liability for any airline cancellation penalties incurred with the purchase of non-refundable tickets.