Our worldwide fleet of private river ships—many of which are award-winning—was custom-built especially to meet the needs of our travelers. Whether you’re in Europe or Russia, you’ll travel exclusively with other Americans—for the ultimate in camaraderie.
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No matter where in the world you venture with Grand Circle, you'll have one of our resident, expert Program Directors by your side, every step of the way. All are fluent in English and possess the skills, certification, and experience necessary to ensure an enriching vacation.
When you refer new travelers to Grand Circle through our Vacation Ambassador Referral Program, you’ll earn $100 per person in CASH or credit—and the more travelers you refer, the greater the rewards. New travelers you refer enjoy instant savings of $100 per person off their first vacation.
Guarantee your trip price—and save up to 10%—with Grand Circle’s exclusive Good Buy Plan.
Every time you travel with Grand Circle and OAT, you'll receive a Frequent Traveler Credit worth 5% of the advertised cost of your trip, applicable toward your next Grand Circle or OAT vacation you take within one year.
When you purchase Grand Circle's Travel Protection Plan, you can cancel your Grand Circle vacation at any time—up to the day of your departure, and for any reason—and retain the FULL value of your trip, including your deposit.
Our exclusive Last Minute Travel Deals offer terrific savings on last-minute departures, and are available exclusively online through My Account. Sign in now, and you could find yourself making unforgettable discoveries—at an unbeatable value—in just a few short weeks.
Travelers love the value we provide—and we’re proud to offer discovery-rich vacations and the lowest prices in the industry. Learn how you can save even more, whether you’re traveling with a companion or solo.
With Grand Circle Cruise Line's 2012 Best Price Guarantee, you can enjoy the best value in the industry.
With Grand Circle Cruise Line's NEW 2013 Lowest Price Guarantee, you can enjoy the best value in the industry.
Traveling with Grand Circle is about more than sightseeing. It’s about immersing yourself in other cultures, sharing the warm camaraderie of like-minded American travelers, and feeling comfortable, safe, and well-cared for every step of the way....
Grand Circle invites you to travel with the leader in worldwide learning and discovery and bring your travel dreams to life, thanks to the principles that ground every one of our vacations: value, choice, discovery, and careful pacing.
Many Grand Circle travelers return to discover the world with us time and time again, and to show our appreciation, we've created the Inner Circle, a membership rewards program for travelers who've joined us on three or more vacations.
Simply by traveling with Grand Circle, you support the work of the nonprofit Grand Circle Foundation. Alan and Harriet Lewis created the Foundation with the mission of changing people’s lives through travel—which includes both the travelers who journey with Grand Circle, and the local people who welcome us so warmly into their homelands.
Exchange thoughts, experiences, and opinions openly with other travelers, whether you're looking for information on a future trip, or have valuable insights from your own travels you'd like to share.
Connect with like-minded Grand Circle travelers and meet new people who not only share your love for travel, but who might also become your new friends as you explore the world together.
Learn more about our Facebook online community, a place where you can stay connected with Grand Circle and your fellow travelers. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, get advice, find travel companions, learn what’s new at Grand Circle, share your photos, videos, and stories, and more.
Our regional Traveler Celebration Events are opportunities for you to meet other world travelers who share your passion for learning and discovery, swap travel stories, and give us feedback on how we can to make your experience even better—plus, you’ll be one of the first to preview upcoming trips.
This year, we received thousands of Photo Contest entries, representing countries all around the world. Congratulations to all of our winners—and to everyone who entered our contest.
Grand Circle Gallery in Boston invites you to view our extensive collection of vintage travel posters and breathtaking black-and-white photography from Alan and Harriet Lewis’ private collection, as well as special exhibits on other travel-related themes.
Stroll the lanes of Cologne, Germany’s Christmas market, beneath the spires of the city’s Gothic cathedral.
Gathering with fellow travelers in the ship’s lounge, you’ll enjoy the warm and welcoming atmosphere aboard your private River Ship.
Discover 2,000 year-old Mainz, Germany, the birthplace of Johannes Gutenberg, on an included tour.
A convivial holiday spirit is sure to pervade your group of like-minded fellow travelers.
Your expert, resident Program Director will introduce you to historic gems like the medieval town center of Nijmegen, Holland.
Customize your trip
Learn how to customize your River Cruise, or view standard air routing and travel times. The choice is yours with our True Choice program.
With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two vacations to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the Grand Circle Cruise Line River Cruise that’s right for you:
The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.
Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.
GATEWAY
TRAVEL TIME*
Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis
9hrs
Boston, Seattle
10hrs
Baltimore, Chicago, New York (JFK), San Francisco, Washington, DC (Dulles)
11hrs
Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia
12hrs
Dallas, Houston
13hrs
Tampa
14hrs
Los Angeles
15hrs
* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.
The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Amsterdam, Netherlands. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.
Newark, New York (JFK)
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Orlando, Washington, DC (Dulles)
Houston, Philadelphia
Dallas, Minneapolis, Seattle
Baltimore, Los Angeles, Tampa
San Francisco
16hrs
The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Basel, Switzerland. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.
REFER and EARN
Earn increasing rewards as a Vacation Ambassador
Inspiring new travelers to join the Grand Circle Cruise Line family is a rewarding experience—both for you and your new travelers.
Share your love of travel with others and, for each referral who embarks on a Grand Circle Cruise Line trip, you will earn $100 in CASH or credit. With your 4th referral departing on a 2012 departure, your reward increases to $200 in CASH or credit per person. And once you refer 8 travelers departing in either 2012 or 2013, you'll earn a FREE trip valued up to $4,500 per household—which will bring the total value of your earned rewards up to $5,600.
And you are also passing along savings to your new traveler: We'll instantly deduct $100 off the cost of their reservation when they mention your name and Customer Number while reserving.
To learn more about the benefits of our Vacation Ambassador Referral Program, please call us toll-free at 1-800-221-2610or click here.
Find a Travel Companion
Meet new people who share your love of travel through our FREE online community
View our Ways To Save
Discover how you can save money on your next trip with Grand Circle Travel
Protect Your Entire Travel Investment up to the Moment of Departure
When you purchase Grand Circle’s Travel Protection Plan, you can cancel your Grand Circle vacation at any time—up to the day of your departure, and for any reason—and retain the FULL value of your trip, including your deposit.
Share your love of travel in 2012 and you’ll NOW share $200 in savings
When you refer friends and family to Grand Circle through our Vacation Ambassador Referral Program, you’ll earn $100 per person in CASH or CREDIT for each new traveler. They NOW enjoy instant savings of $100 per person off their first adventure.
Earn a 5% Frequent Traveler Credit
Every time you travel with Grand Circle and OAT, you’ll receive a Frequent Traveler Credit worth 5% of the advertised cost of your trip, applicable toward your next Grand Circle or OAT vacation you take within one year.
Guarantee your trip price
Now you can guarantee your trip price and save up to 10% with our exclusive Good Buy Plan.
Travel FREE as a Group Leader
At Grand Circle, we strongly believe that word of mouth is our best advertisement. And it works. Just ask the more than 500 Group Leaders who have chosen a Grand Circle vacation for their travelers this year—and traveled FREE!
Reserve your space on a European or Mediterranean Grand Circle Small Ship Cruise at least 120 days in advance and enjoy the best value in the industry with Grand Circle Cruise Line’s Best Price Guarantee. If, on the day you reserve, you find a lower published per-day price (with or without international airfare) on a comparable 2012 Small Ship Cruise serving American travelers, we will match their price—guaranteed. Click here for more details.
Find the departure that best fits your schedule. Simply choose a departure city, departure date range, occupancy preference, and other options to refine your list of available trips. You can review your choices and a detailed pricing summary before calling one of our Travel Counselors toll-free to reserve your trip.
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Please note: Standard Terms & Conditions apply when purchasing this trip. Government taxes and fees are included in your airfare price. Ask our Travel Counselors for details. Every effort has been made to produce this information accurately. We reserve the right to correct errors. Ship and decks vary by departure date. Prices are based on preferences selected above, including meals and sightseeing as specified in What's Included. Prices reflect savings when applicable. All prices are subject to change. Departure dates and prices shown may be updated several times daily, and apply to new bookings only. Additonal baggage fees may apply and vary by airline. View a list of airline baggage policies and fees. You should also confirm directly with your airline prior to departure.
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