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Welcome to Vantage Explorations’ The Godfather 

For Italy aficionados, no trip to their favourite country is complete without visiting its southern shores, spending time on the cherished island of Sicily and dropping into the Mediterranean gem of Malta. Contested for centuries by Europe’s legendary empires, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Malta are a modern-day traveller’s dream. The coastline is dotted with a colourful array of sun-drenched resorts, picturesque clifftop villages, and impressive ancient cities. Combined with the quintessential Mediterranean lifestyle, delicious food and wine, and the region’s intriguing political history, this segment of Europe overflows with tales of family feuds, hidden secrets and dangerous liaisons, making its shores a fascinating find. This journey inspires stories spanning from indulgent emperors to slave uprisings and from buried cities to resort towns brimming with wanton excess. Their stories tell epic tales on this voyage of 'Godfather proportions’. 

Highlights

Discover the enchanting Amalfi Coast’s cliffside villages, imperial retreats and modern-day celebrity hideaways
Explore Malta’s heroic history from the Knights of St John to Napoleon and WWII
Uncover Sicily’s complex past, where powerful families vied for control and secret liaisons led to dramatic feuds
Unearth ancient ruins and stories of survival from the streets of Pompeii, Neapolis Archaeological Park in Syracuse and the slopes of Mt Etna to the Monte Cassino campaign

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Your Host

Each of our Small Ship Cruises is hosted by a master storyteller, chosen for their deep knowledge and passion. With the support of local experts, they bring each destination to life—sharing captivating stories, rich insights and fascinating trivia through every destination, sight and encounter.

Our Ship

The Douglas Mawson

Our new purpose-built small ship, the Douglas Mawson.
Capacity
154 Passengers Maximum (130 on Expedition)
Year built
2025
Cabins
86
Length
104.4 m
Decks
8
Speed
10-12 Knots