Come for the expedition, stay for the expedition vessel. Here’s what you’ll experience on the Ocean Odyssey:

• Eight stateroom configurations, most of which have full walk-out balconies, for the most flexible style of travel — plus, suites designed for comfortable triple-occupancy as well as adjoining room options
• A culinary program offering gourmet dining incorporating regional fare
• All beer and wine included with dinner
• Health and wellness options including an onboard spa, swimming pool, and gymnasium
• Expert cultural lecturers and curated performances
• Knowledgeable expedition staff by region
• Separate, intimate space for all of your group’s private dining needs (available upon request)
• Environmentally friendly standards with reduced emissions into air and sea and lower energy consumption
• Dynamic positioning technology
• State-of-the-art safety technology, Polar Code 6 compliant, and fully compliant with the latest SOLAS requirements in expedition cruising
• Rolls-Royce stabilizer system; “Safe Return to Port” technology
• Multiple launching platforms to allow for easy and quick loading of expedition landing craft, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards
• Small passenger-to-crew ratio
• Onboard medical doctor
• Boutique
• Elevator from bottom to top deck

• Explore St. Petersburg’s legendary Hermitage Museum, the world’s second-largest art museum and the only one founded by Catherine the Great. Our focus will be the Winter Palace, once the residence of tsars and practically an artwork itself — a milestone for any art lover!
• Admire a wealth of alluring architecture on your journey — from Riga’s art nouveau district to striking cathedrals and Copenhagen’s clean, modern masterpieces
• During your time on the Danish island of Bornholm, you can explore numerous shops and studios for renowned Danish pottery and glass
• Delight in an array of both onboard entertainment and local performances, including Latvian folk musicians and dancers, a stirring organ performance in Riga, Russian entertainers in St. Petersburg, and more!
• Learn about Honfleur’s artistic legacy on a walking tour
• See various architectural styles on your city tours
• Follow D-Day history in Normandy, or uncover local gastronomy on a culinary excursion
• Learn more about Amsterdam’s WWII history on a tour of the Jewish Quarter
• See the white wooden houses that have made Kristiansand famous
• Discover the innovative goings-on of Oslo, one of the world’s most sustainable cities
• Visit Oslo’s Vigeland Park, home to larger-than-life sculptures by Gustav Vigeland
• Enjoy the insights of a Resident Lecturer throughout your journey

Visit 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Ring of Canals, Tallinn's Old Town, the historic center of Riga, and more!

• Enjoy stunning coastline vistas and a slice of ancient architecture at Hammershus, the largest castle ruin in northern Europe, and a mysterious castle at that — archaeologists are still uncertain who built this famous Danish fortification, and when
• Trace the Solidarity Route to the historic shipyards of Gdańsk, Poland, where Lech Walesa sparked a social movement that eventually ushered in a new world order of democracy in eastern Europe
• See Stockholm’s Vasa Museum, featuring the amazing “ghost ship” of the same name, the world’s only fully intact 17th -century warship. In 1628, the state-of-the-art (and very expensive) Vasa set sail, on her maiden voyage with great pomp and circumstance and promptly sank in Stockholm Harbor, with the king looking on. Preserved in mud for three centuries, the ship was finally recovered and is now displayed in all its glory
• Enjoy lecture series highlighting the unique history of most port cities
• Discover Normandy's D-Day beaches and its dramatic history
• Visit Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world
• Enjoy the insights of a Resident Lecturer throughout your journey

• Enjoy a special pipe organ concert at St. John's Church in Riga and an authentic evening with food and folklore
• Learn the importance of song to Baltic independence during a lecture on the Singing Revolution that helped eject the Soviet Union from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
• Local entertainment in St. Petersburg
• Enjoy 4 nights of onboard entertainment

This expedition is curated to introduce you to the most distinctive cuisine of regions including:

• Britain, where a pub lunch is a necessity
• Honfleur, where an oyster tasting and “Taste of Normandy” tour prove that French seafood, wine, and cheese reign supreme
• Copenhagen, where you’ll have lunch in a local food market and learn how this city became a powerhouse gastronomic destination
• Gothenburg: Sample the local goods in Sweden’s second-largest city
• Bruges & Ghent: Depending on which tour you choose, sample local beer and waffles
• Attend a chocolate making demonstration in Belgium

Explore the way the natural world comes to life, especially in Scandinavia, which is leading the way on sustainable innovation.

• Explore Oslo on a city tour and learn about this innovative city
• With your choice of tours, you can visit Gothenburg’s Botanical Garden, home to more than 16,000 species of plants
• Take a boat ride through Copenhagen’s canals and learn how these marvels are utilized today

Your solo-friendly voyage has been enhanced with special features catering to independent travelers, including:

• Complimentary biking options — take a spin alongside your Concierge, who will lead small-group bike rides, or explore independently with our complimentary locks, helmets, and biking maps
• A lively social media night and musical performances most nights
• Solo-friendly social activities, including a Solo Connection mixer
• Onboard entertainment, lectures, and cooking demonstrations

Your onboard Vantage Concierge will be available throughout your entire cruise to help you customize your journey. Here are just a few services your Concierge can provide:

• Special celebrations. Do you have a big birthday, anniversary, family reunion or other important event you want to celebrate on board? Let your Concierge know and he or she can make all the special arrangements, whether it’s a private reception in your suite, a gathering in the lounge, a celebration in the Captain’s Club, and more.
• Restaurant reservations. Just notify your Concierge of your interests, and he or she will be happy to make recommendations, and will call ahead to reserve your table.
• Special excursions. Maybe you need a limo to take you for a special night on the town. Perhaps you’re interested in tracking down long-lost relatives. Your Concierge is here to help!
• Extend your stay! Your Concierge can help modify your hotel reservations and flights if you decide to stay on.
• Tickets to local concerts, exhibits, theater, sporting events, and more.
• Concierge-guided bike tours using the 20 available complimentary bicycles your ship has onboard.

Take advantage of this free, start-to-finish service by making your requests prior to your journey or during your journey. Call 1-888-982-6824 or email Concierge@vantagetravel.com to speak to a Concierge today, or simply log in to MyPortfolio up to two weeks prior to departure.