Introducing a new way to experience Pilgrimage – cruising!
Set sail on a Catholic Pilgrimage via cruise ship! Journey to some of the worlds most Sacred Catholic sites all from the comfort of a first-class cruise ship. A Catholic Pilgrimage is defined as, “a journey, especially a long one, made to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion; as to pay homage.”
On a “Catholic Cruise” with 206 Tours, you can expect a deeply spiritual experience all from the comfort of first-class cruise accommodations. Just as with all our Pilgrimage offerings, you will be accompanied by a Catholic Priest who celebrates Mass and is available for Reconciliation and Spiritual Activities each day. A professional local Catholic tour guide will also escort you for all land touring excursions to the most important Catholic sites in each city you visit.
Deepen your relationship to your faith by cruising toward Christ!
Current Catholic Cruise Offerings:
Greece in Footsteps of St. Paul with Greek Isle Cruise
Thessaloniki * Philippi * Kavala * Kalambaka * Meteora * Delphi * Athens * Corinth * Cruise (Celestyal Cruises) * Mykonos * Kusadasi * Ephesus (Mary's House) * Patmos * Heraklion * Santorini
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11 Days | Greece |
Travel to Greece for an eleven day Catholic Pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Paul! Your trip includes a beautiful three-night Greeks Isle cruise visiting Mykonos, Crete, Santorini, and more! Visit sites from the life of Paul the Apostle like: Phillipi where he delivered his first sermon and established the first Church in Europe; Mars Hill in Athens where he spoke to the Athenians; the site of St. Paul’s trials by Gallio; Corinth and more! Visit Turkey to see the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus where she lived until her Assumption according to Catholic Doctrine. A popular Pilgrimage site, this Shrine has even received several papal visits and blessings. Take in the Grecian culture and Catholic history this Pilgrimage has to offer!
Classical Egypt with Nile Cruise
Giza, Cairo, Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Aswan
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10 Days | Egypt |
On this exciting Catholic Pilgrimage journey to Egypt! This special part of the Holy Land, is where Abraham, Joseph, Moses and the Holy Family walked! Egypt is also the land of the Pharaohs. See King Tutankhamen’s treasures, Kom Ombo Temple, the Temple of Luxor, the Valley of Kings and more! Spend four nights cruising the Nile River and explore this ancient part of the world in luxury!
Alaskan Catholic Pilgrimage: Discovering God’s Majestic Creation
Vancouver · Juneau · Skagway · Ketchikan · Glacier Bay National Park
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8 Days | Alaska |
Greece & The Holy Land
Thessaloniki * Phillippi * Kavala * Kalambaka * Delphi * Corinth * Athens * Kusadasi * Ephesus (Mary's House) * Patmos * Santorini * Tel Aviv * Caesarea * Nazareth * Cana * Tiberias * Sea of Galilee * Jordan River * Mt. Tabor * Jerusalem * Gethsemane * Ein Karem * Bethlehem * Qumran * Jericho * Dead Sea * Mt. of Olives * Mt. Zion * Holy Sepulchre
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19 Days | Greece & Israel |
Classical Egypt with Nile Cruise, Jordan and the Holy Land
Cairo, Luxor, Nile Cruise, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo – Aswan, Amman, Petra, Kerak, Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Jerash, Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Nazareth, Cana, Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Jordan River, Mt. Tabor, Jerusalem, Gethsemane, Ein Karem, Bethlehem, Qumran, Jericho, Dead Sea, Mt. of Olives, Gethsemane, Mt. Zion, Holy Sepulchre, Cairo, Giza
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20 Days | Egypt, Jordan & Israel |
Melodies of Danube River Cruise Pilgrimage
Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Grein, Linz, Passau, Vilshofen and Prague
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14 Days | Hungary, Austria |
Cruising the scenic Danube River on this Catholic Pilgrimage! Explore beautiful cities like Budapest, Vienna, Linz, Passua, and more – all from the comfort of your luxury river cruise ship. On this Pilgrimage, a Catholic Priest will celebrate Mass daily be available for reconciliation and Spiritual Activities throughout your trip. Enjoy a guided tour of the stunning Melk Abbey, see the miraculous “Virgin with Child” painting at the Maria Plain Shrine in Salzburg. Tour breathtaking Churches like; the Esztergom Basilica and Shrine, St. Martin’s Cathedral in Bratislava, and the Regensburg Cathedral. Complete your Pilgrimage by extending your stay with several days in Prague, one of the most beautiful cities on the Danube.
Paris and Highlights of Seine River Cruise through the heart of Normandy
Paris – Reims – Paris – Port – Embarkation – Le Havre – Normandy Beaches – Caudebec En Caux – Rouen – Vernon
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12 Days | France |
Experience the beauty of France in a new way aboard an elegant Seine River Cruise. Begin your Pilgrimage at the Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral where Charles VII was crowned thanks to the efforts of St. Joan of Arc. Explore Paris, “the city of lights”, where you will visit the most recognizable landmarks of the city. Begin your cruise and sail along the historic Seine River. See medieval castles, charming French villages, the homes of famous artists, and other historical sites such as Omaha Beach in Normandy. Enjoy delicious food and wine, daily Mass, and witness the history of France come alive on this memorable 12-day Pilgrimage.
Pilgrimage to Fatima & Flavors of Portugal Douro
Lisbon, Santarem, Fatima, Porto, Entre, Os Rios, Regua, Pinhao, Barca D'Alva, Avila, Madrid
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13 Days | Portugal, Spain |
Picturesque vineyards and charming native farms paint the sides of the Douro River Valley, creating the perfect backdrop for sailing and sipping wine. Dive deep into the food and culture of river life, while enriching your faith in pilgrimage locations throughout your journey. We’ll begin by visiting the birthplace of St. Anthony of Padua and a thirteenth-century Eucharistic Miracle, before continuing on to the site of Our Lady of Fatima’s apparitions. After contemplating the mysteries and message of the Blessed Virgin, we’ll begin our round-trip cruise from Porto. Visit the world’s oldest demarcated wine region and roam lovely villages, gardens, and historic buildings. Sail along a seemingly untouched landscape. Our trip ends with the Church of St. Teresa of Avila and Cathedral of the Saviour. With daily Mass and meals in local quintas, this cruise is a faith-filled pilgrimage and a fun vacation all in one.