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Consider these small ships to escape the crowds.
Music lovers can hop on the Corinthian II and sail from Athens to Venice with live performances by classical stars—soprano Martina Arroyo and violinist Timothy Fain. Backdrops for intimate concerts include the Dhrogarati Cave on Cephalonia. 800/257-5767; traveldynamicsinternational.com; 12-day itineraries from $8,995 per person.
Far above the Arctic Circle, catch the northern lights on a Hurtigruten cruise, which has departures throughout the winter, when aurora viewing is at its best. 866/257-6071; hurtigruten.us; seven-day itineraries from $1,599 per person, double.
In the 19th century, many explorers believed that the tropically lush Vallée de Mai, on the island of Praslin, was the original Garden of Eden. Silversea's Silver Cloud stops at Praslin, as well as at five other islands that belong to the Indian Ocean nation. 800/722-9955; silversea.com; seven-day itineraries from $4,100 per person.
Regent Seven Seas' Paul Gauguin stops at Tahiti, Bora-Bora, Moorea, and Raiatea—longtime favorites with romantics looking to live out Blue Lagoon fantasies. 877/505-5370; rssc.com; seven-day itineraries from $2,496. —John Newton
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