Modes of Travel

Cruise directly to the heart of the destination, experience leisurely river cruising, or travel by train, watching the surrounding landscapes on full display. Find more information on the vessels, including cabin specifications, ship amenities, dining options, and detailed deck plans below.

Please Note:

As the global situation regarding COVID-19 continues to develop, so do University precautions and protocols. Harvard is currently allowing fully vaccinated faculty and staff to travel within the United States and to international destinations rated Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 for COVID-19 by the U.S. (CDC). While many scheduled trip destinations currently may be Level 4, the CDC ratings remain influx, changing daily. Since group travel is planned far in advance, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to confirm your study leader's participation before cancellation fees begin for your program, but we remain hopeful the destinations offered will fall within the bounds of University protocols to send faculty.

Amadeus Brilliant

Year of Construction

2011

Last Renovation

2020

Maximum Capacity

150 guests

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Germany

This exclusive, 110-meter Amadeus Brilliant was completely refurbished for 2020, offering premium travel comfort with generous suites and cabins for up to 150 guests.
Amadeus Queen

Year of Construction

2018

Maximum Capacity

162

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German

Modern luxury combined with a familiar and cordial atmosphere.
Amadeus Star

Year of Construction

2019

Maximum Capacity

164 guests

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Germany

The elegant precision of Austria’s native son Mozart inspired the meticulous crafting of Amadeus Star, launched in 2019, which features the comforts of a refined and traditional hotel.
AmaDouro

Year of Construction

2019

Maximum Capacity

102

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Portugal

Discover the rich history of Portugal and Spain as you journey through the Douro River Valley aboard the AmaDouro
Anouvong

Year of Construction

2019

Maximum Capacity

20

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Laos

As imposing as the upper Mekong River in Laos, Anouvong enchants as a small boutique ship that seamlessly blends traditional Laotian ambiance and artwork with French-Colonial finesse.
Caledonian Sky

Year of Construction

1991

Last Renovation

2018

Maximum Capacity

114

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Bahamas

With an intimate ambiance, the Caledonian Sky is perfect for exploring.
Crystal Ravel

Year of Construction

2017

Maximum Capacity

93 guests

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Malta

The all-suite, all-balcony, butler-serviced Crystal Ravel is exclusively chartered for a group of 93 guests, and has the highest staff-to-guest ratio among all European river lines.
Delfin II

Year of Construction

2009

Last Renovation

2014

Maximum Capacity

28

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Peru

The Delfin II is an exclusive home base for Amazon River cruising. This luxury, 28-guest riverboat combines comfort and grace effortlessly with the wilderness of the Amazon. Expect world-class hospitality, fine dining and great company aboard.
Island Sky

Year of Construction

1992

Last Renovation

2013

Maximum Capacity

90 guests

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Bahamas

The Island Sky is a 59-cabin luxury expedition ship. She provides an abundance of public space and state-of-the-art amenities for relaxation, scenic viewing, and taking in lectures.
L'Austral

Year of Construction

2011

Maximum Capacity

240

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France

Revolutionizing the small ship cruising experience, the deluxe L’Austral features a new generation of unprecedented design, technology and standards in comfort and elegance, and caters to the most discerning passengers.
Le Bellot

Year of Construction

2020

Maximum Capacity

184 guests

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French

The 184-guest Le Bellot is the newest addition to the Ponant Explorers series, designed to provide absolute comfort, even at the heart of the world's most remote regions.
Le Bougainville

Year of Construction

2019

Maximum Capacity

180

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French

The exclusively chartered, five-star Le Bougainville, is one of four ships in the recent Ponant Explorers expedition yacht series and represents an extraordinary fleet of the most innovative cruise ships in the world.
Le Champlain

Year of Construction

2018

Maximum Capacity

180

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French

The exclusively chartered, five-star Le Champain is one of four ships in the recent Ponant Explorers expedition yacht series and represents an extraordinary fleet of the most innovative cruise ships in the world.
Le Dumont D'Urville

Year of Construction

2019

Maximum Capacity

180

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French

The exclusively chartered, five-star Le Dumont D'Urville, is one of four ships in the recent Ponant Explorers expedition yacht series and represents an extraordinary fleet of the most innovative cruise ships in the world.
Le Jacques Cartier

Year of Construction

2019

Maximum Capacity

184

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French

Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed staterooms, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 staterooms and suites offers a truly unique cruising experience.
Le Laperouse

Year of Construction

2018

Maximum Capacity

180

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France

The exclusively chartered, five-star Le Laperouse is one of four ships in the recent Ponant Explorers expedition yacht series and represents an extraordinary fleet of the most innovative cruise ships in the world.
Le Lyrial

Year of Construction

2015

Maximum Capacity

220

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French

The highly acclaimed Le Lyrial launched in 2015, represents the newest generation of state-of-the-art Five-Star small ships, featuring 110 deluxe Suites and Staterooms and distinctive French sophistication.
Le Soléal

Year of Construction

2013

Maximum Capacity

180

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French

The highly acclaimed Le Soléal represents the newest generation of five-star small ship, featuring 110 suites and staterooms with distinctive French sophistication.
Origin

Year of Construction

2016

Maximum Capacity

20

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Ecuador

The Origin is a premium class vessel whose understated luxury redefines the nature of cruise travel. With a maximum capacity of only 20 guests, this yacht offers an opportunity to explore the Galápagos Islands in exclusive style.
Princesse Royal

Last Renovation

2010

Maximum Capacity

30 guests

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Netherlands

The Princesse Royal sails under Dutch flag and features sixteen cabins. The hull of the Princesse Royal was originally constructed as a seagoing sailing vessel: this explains the unique shape of the ship. But the vessel was then converted to become a passenger barge for inland waterways.