Past Trips - Pacific Grove Travel

Alaska on the Ruby Princess July 2026

July 22-August 1, 2026

Alaska on the Ruby Princess from San Francisco
10-day – Inside Passage Cruise

Round trip from San Francisco, visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Tracy Arm Fjord (scenic cruising) in Alaska, and Prince Rupert,...

Alaskan Symphony

11 Nights, 7 Ports, Round-Trip from Vancouver

June 30-July 11, 2026

Set sail on an unforgettable journey with Joe Shammas of Pacific Grove Travel, as you explore the breathtaking landscapes of Southeastern Alaska, where majestic mountains meet pristine waters. This luxurious voyage...

Coasts & Countrysides of England with Edinburgh, Liverpool & London

featuring the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

June 16-29, 2026 • 14 Days • 18 Meals

Highlights Edinburgh Castle, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Lake District, Choice on Tour: Rydal Mount Visit or Guided Hike Through the Lake District, Liverpool, Strawberry Field, Choice on Tour: Maritime History...

Croatia & Its Islands

Small Ship Cruising on the Adriatic Coast

May 19-30, 2026 • 12 Days • 19 Meals

Highlights Zagreb, Stone Gate, Šibenik, Cathedral of St. James, Krka National Park, Split, Diocletian's Palace, Choice on Tour, 7-Night Adriatic Cruise, Trogir, Bol, Hvar, Biševo Blue Cave, Vis, Korcula, Mljet National...

The Best of Ireland

featuring the Wild Atlantic Way

May 16 — May 30, 2026 • 15 Days • 22 Meals

Highlights Dublin, Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Hillsborough Castle, Belfast, Culinary Walking Tour, Giant's Causeway, Derry, Blessingbourne Estate, Boatyard Distillery, Cork, Choice on...

The Azores

Jewels of Portugal

April 23 — May 05, 2026 • 13 Days • 18 Meals

Highlights São Miguel Island, Sete Cidades, Choice on Tour: Terra Nostra Botanical Garden or Thermal Pool Experience, Furnas Valley, Home-Hosted Dinner, Faial Island, Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre, Terceira...

Australia and New Zealand Uncovered

April 13 — May 04, 2026 • 22 Days • 32 Meals

Highlights Maori Culture in Wellington, Cook Strait, Nelson, Abel Tasman National Park, Punakaiki's Pancake Rocks, Choice on Tour: Franz Josef Glacier Hike or West Coast Wildlife Centre, Franz Josef, New Zealand's Wild...

Cultural Treasures of Japan

March 22 — April 04, 2026 • 14 Days • 18 Meals

Highlights Tokyo, Ginza, Asakusa Sensoji Shrine, Tea Ceremony, Hakone, Lake Ashi Cruise, Matsumoto Castle, Takayama, Sake Tasting and Hida Beef Dinner, Choice on Tour: Takayama Jinya or Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan,...

Sierra Getaway Train

Presented by Pacific Grove Travel

March 3-5, 2026

Hosted by Joe Shammas
Owner of Pacific Grove Travel
Join us for this wonderful, fun trip through the historic and scenic Donner Pass. It is spectacular! On board the California Zephyr we will have our own private...

Sea of Cortez on the Emerald Princess

January 9-19, 2026

Emerald Princess is everything you would expect from such a modern, luxurious ship. As with most of our ships, the theme is choices. There are multiple dining options, including Traditional and Anytime Dining and...

Peru: Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca

November 02 — November 11, 2025 • 10 Days • 15 Meals

Highlights Lima, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Local Andean Cultures, Ollantaytambo Ruins, Home-Hosted Lunches, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Choice on Tour: Sacsayhuamán Fortress or Walking Tour of San Blas, Lake Titicaca, Uros...

Copenhagen to Southampton

August 27 - September 10, 2025

Copenhagen, Denmark Gothenburg, Sweden Lerwick, Scotland Kirkwall, Scotland Stornoway (Isle of Lewis), Scotland Ullapool, Scotland Belfast, Northern Ireland Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland Dublin, Ireland Cork...

Ultimate Alaska Solstice with Glacier Bay National Park

22 Days with 15 Ports

June 6 – 28, 2025

Alaska on the Ruby Princess from San Francisco
Round Trip from San Francisco
• San Francisco • Ketchikan • Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier (Scenic Cruising) • Haines • Sitka• Glacier Bay National Park (Scenic Cruising) •...

Kingdoms of Southeast Asia

Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand

January 16 — February 03, 2025 • 19 Days • 31 Meals

Highlights Hanoi, Walking Food Tour, Discussion with Vietnam War Veteran, Ha Long Bay, Choice on Tour: Night Market Visit or Evening at Leisure, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Reunification Palace, Mekong Delta, Siem Reap,...

Mediterranean Coastal Journey

Spain, France & Italy

October 19 — November 03, 2024 • 16 Days • 24 Meals

Highlights Barcelona, La Sagrada Família, Choice on Tour: National Museum of Art of Catalunya or Castle of Montjuic by Cable Car, Costa Brava, Winery Visit, Choice on Tour: Cosquer Cave Museum or Marseille Soap...

Silversea Circle Japan Cruise

October 1 – 15, 2024

October 1 - 15, 2024

Tokyo Osaka Hiroshima Fukuoka (Kyushu Island) Busan, South Korea Kanazawa Aomori Hakodate (Hokaiddo) Silver Nova is the newest ship in Silversea's fleet with up to 728 guests, beautiful suites and spacious public areas....

Alaska on the Crown Princess 2024

June 17 - 28, 2024

Alaska on the Crown Princess from San Francisco
11-day – Inside Passage Cruise

Round trip from San Francisco, visiting Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay (scenic cruising) and Ketchican in Alaska, and Prince Rupert, B.C.,...

In the Footsteps of the Bible

with Pacific Grove Travel, escorted by Joe Shammas

April 1-13, 2024

Day-by-Day Itinerary Day 1 Monday, April 1, 2024 Depart the Monterey Peninsula to San Francisco International Airport on a private motorcoach.
Connect with Turkish Airlines flight #80 nonstop to Istanbul, leaving at...

South America and Antarctica

February 19 - March 9, 2024

Four Countries, Seven Ports, plus Antarctica!

THE all-inclusive REGENT EXPERIENCE
FREE SHORE EXCURSIONS IN ALL PORTS
FREE UNLIMITED WIFI
FREE SPECIALTY RESTAURANTS
FREE UNLIMITED BEVERAGES INCLUDING
FINE WINES AND...

Winter Wonderland Train

Presented by Pacific Grove Travel

January 23-25, 2024

Hosted by Joe Shammas
Owner of Pacific Grove Travel
Join us for this wonderful, fun trip through the historic and scenic Donner Pass. With the snowy beauty of wintertime, it is spectacular! On board the California...

European Christmas Markets

featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest

November 28 — December 06, 2023 • 9 Days • 11 Meals

Highlights Prague's Christmas Markets, Prague Castle, Choice on Tour, Train Ride to Dresden, Dresden's Christmas Markets, Vienna's Christmas Markets, Schönbrunn Palace, Viennese Candy Workshop, Bratislava, Locally-Hosted...

Silversea, hosted by Joe Shammas, Owner

Barcelona to Venice

October 17 - November 9, 2023

Barcelona Tarragona Palma de Mallorca Palamos, Spain Sete Marseille (Provence) Monte Carlo, Monaco Genoa Livorno (Tuscany overnight) Cagliari (Sardinia) Civitavecchia (Rome) Naples (overnight) Palermo (Sicily) Siracusa...

Islands of New England

September 22 — September 29, 2023 • 8 Days • 10 Meals

Highlights Providence, Choices on Tour, Newport, Lobster Trap Pull Demonstration & Cruise, Plymouth Rock, Cape Cod, Hyannis, Nantucket, Chatham, Martha's Vineyard, Lobster Dinner
Itinerary at a Glance Day 1 - 3 Aloft...

Alaska on the Ruby Princess June 2023

hosted by Joe Shammas, Owner

June 6 – 16, 2023

Alaska on the Ruby Princess from San Francisco
10-day – Inside Passage Cruise

Round trip from San Francisco, visiting Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay (scenic cruising), and Ketchikan in Alaska, and Victoria, B.C.,...

Hawaiian Islands Cruise from San Francisco

on the Royal Princess!

15 days — March 12 - 27, 2023

Hawaiian Islands Cruise from San Francisco
on the Royal Princess! Sail from San Francisco to Hawaii! No flying! San Francisco, four days at sea, Maui (Lahaina), Hawaii; Kona, Hawaii; Honolulu two days; at sea 4 days,...

San Francisco Bay Cruise

San Francisco • Stockton • Sacramento (two days) • Napa • Cruising • San Francisco (overnight)

March 10 – 17, 2023

Experience the best of Northern California as you cruise the San Francisco Bay area. Taste the finest wines of Napa Valley, learn the Gold Rush history of Sacramento Valley, and explore the natural beauty of the San...

Costa Rica: A World of Nature

A Small Group Tour

January 29 - February 10, 2023 13 Days, 24 Meals

Highlights Torguguero National Park, Cooking Demonstration, Sarapiqui, Tirimbina Rainforest Center, Chocolate-Making Demonstration & Tasting, River Safari, Forest Reserve Guided Walk, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano,...

Alaska on the Ruby Princess June 2022

June 19 – 29, 2022

Alaska on the Ruby Princess from San Francisco
10-day – Inside Passage Cruise

Round trip from San Francisco, visiting Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Endicott Arms & Dawes Glacier (scenic cruising) in Alaska, and...

Greek Islands and Holy Land Cruise

April 29 – May 13, 2022

Athens Syros Patmos Rhodes Antalya Ashod (Jerusalem) Haifa (Nazareth) overnight Souda Bay Athens With two extra days to explore Athens in a luxury hotel, and sailing around the Greek Islands, this cruise will fascinate...

Rhine & Moselle Delights

November 23 - December 7, 2021 | Christmas Markets

Enjoy 2 nights in Zurich and 2 nights in Lucerne. Then embark on a 10-night river cruise aboard the AmaPrima from Basel to Amsterdam. DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES Nov 23 Zurich Hotel check-in Nov 24 Zurich “Little Big...

Croatia & Its Islands

Small Ship Cruising on the Adriatic Coast

October 05 — October 16, 2021 • 12 Days • 19 Meals

Australia and New Zealand

December 28, 2019 to January 15, 2020

Joe will be your host again on this spectacular cruise down under aboard the fabulous Ruby Princess. Visit picturesque New Zealand cities, cruise by the Fjordland National Park, stop in Tasmania, see Melbourne, and leave...

Pacific Northwest from San Francisco

October 20 - 27, 2019

The beautiful Grand Princess sails north again from San Francisco, but only for seven days to the Pacific Northwest! This new itinerary will sell out soon and includes stops in Astoria, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, and...

Panama Canal and Exotic Americas

September 30 - October 15, 2019

Join Joe Shammas on Regent’s all-inclusive, all-suite Seven Seas Mariner as you experience six countries, stop in seven ports, and transit the Panama Canal! This 15-day cruise sails from Los Angeles to Miami, includes...

Christmas Markets on the Danube

January 1 - 8, 2019

We’ve teamed up with AmaWaterways to offer this spectacular sailing on the Danube to visit Europe’s famous Christmas Markets. The brand new AmaMagna features spacious accommodations, most with balconies, fine dining,...