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Curated Itineraries

Every UF trip is carefully designed to showcase the culture, history, and highlights each destination—no stress, just unforgettable moments.

Built-in Gator Community

You're traveling with the Gator Nation. Discover the world while building lifelong connections rooted in orange and blue.

Expertly Managed Travel

Leave the planning to us. We partner with top-tier travel providers to ensure every detail is taken care of from start to finish.

The University of Florida (UF) Travel Program offers Gators a chance to explore the world with fellow alumni, combining exclusive travel experiences with the opportunity to connect and network. With expertly planned itineraries, personalized service, and the chance to revisit campus connections, it is the perfect way to travel, learn, and build lasting memories with fellow UF graduates. Here are just a few places we are going:

2025 Destinations
European Coastal Cruise
📅 May 3 - May 12, 2025
📍 Lisbon, Porto, Bilbao, London
Starting at $6,695
Mediterranean Spring
📅 May 6 - May 13, 2025
📍 Barcelona, Mahón, Monte Carlo, Rome
Starting at $3,299
British & Emerald Isles Journey
📅 May 11 - May 26, 2025
📍 London, Dublin, Edinburgh, Belfast
Starting at $12,590
Bryce Canyon’s striking red hoodoos and rock formations under a bright blue sky

National Parks & Lodges of the Old West

📅 May 16–24, 2025

📍 Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Custer State Park

Starting at $5,695
Vineyard-lined banks of the Rhine River with medieval castles and a riverboat cruise

Great European Journey

📅 May 31–June 11, 2025

📍 Switzerland to the Netherlands – MS Viva Enjoy

Starting at $5,094
View of the prehistoric village ruins at Jarlshof on the Shetland Islands

Isles of the North

📅 June 11–19, 2025

📍 Shetland, Faroe and Iceland

Starting at $6,690
Panoramic view of Denali National Park with forested terrain and snow-capped mountains

Discover Denali National Park

📅 July 13–18, 2025

📍 Denali National Park, Alaska

Starting at $3,995
Adriatic coastline with historic stone villages and clear blue waters viewed from a luxury cruise ship

Northern Adriatic Cruise

📅 July 28 – August 5, 2025

📍 Croatia, Montenegro, and Italy

Starting at $7,045
Scenic view of the British Isles coastline with medieval castles, lush green hills, and seaside towns

Bucolic British Isles

📅 August 24 – September 3, 2025

📍 British Isles

Starting at $5,099
Cobh harbor in Cork, Ireland

Ireland and Northern Ireland

📅 September 11–20, 2025

📍 Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast

Starting at $7,190
St. Lawrence River along Quebec with a cruise ship arriving

Charismatic Canada & New England

📅 September 13–24, 2025

📍 New York to Montreal

Starting at $4,499
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Cruise Sicily, Malta & Amalfi Coast

📅 September 21 – October 3, 2025

📍 Amalfi to Malta

Starting at $8,690
Island Life: Greek Isles & Ephesus
📅 May 9 - May 17, 2025
📍 Athens, Mykonos, Ephesus, Santorini
Starting at $6,190
Hellenic Inspiration
📅 September 26 - October 3, 2025
📍 Istanbul, Ephesus, Santorini, Athens
Starting at $3,999
Southwest National Parks
📅 October 1 - October 9, 2025
📍 Phoenix, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion
Starting at $5,395
Flavors of the Spanish Coast
📅 September 20 - September 28, 2025
📍 Barcelona, Girona, Figueres, Empúries
Starting at $4,995
Lisbon to Casablanca & Andalusia
📅 April 25 - May 4, 2025
📍 Lisbon, Seville, Gibraltar, Casablanca
Starting at $4,790
Douro River Voyage
📅 November 6 - November 15, 2025
📍 Madrid, Salamanca, Porto, Douro River
Starting at $4,044
Vienna Christmas market in front of a palace lit up with holiday lights and festive stalls

Christkindlmärkte along the Danube River

📅 December 1 – 9, 2025

📍 Vienna, Salzburg, and Nuremberg

Starting at $3,690

2026 Destinations
Penguins on Antarctic ice floes
Antarctica Discovery
📅 January 9 – January 20, 2026
📍 Antarctica, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands
Starting at $11,695
Lions and zebras in the Serengeti during the Great Migration
Tanzania Safari
📅 January 12 to 23, 2026
📍 Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Arusha
Starting at $8,495
Aurora borealis over Iceland's winter landscape
Iceland & the Northern Lights
📅 January 17 to 25, 2026
📍 Reykjavík, Akureyri, Siglufjörður, Lake Mývatn
Starting at $4,495
Wolves in snowy Yellowstone landscape
The Wolves & Wildlife of Yellowstone
📅 January 17 – January 23, 2026
📍 Bozeman, Yellowstone, Jackson
Starting at $5,995
Oceania Riviera cruising through Milford Sound
Australia & New Zealand
📅 January 25 - February 8, 2026
📍 Auckland, Rotorua, Melbourne, Sydney
Starting at $5,699
Sea Cloud Spirit sailing through the Caribbean
The Luxurious Caribbean Sea
📅 February 1-9, 2026
📍 St. Maarten, Dominica, St. Lucia, Curaçao
Starting at $6,995
Classic Panama Canal & Tropics
📅 April 4 - April 14, 2026
📍 Panama City, Cartagena, Montego Bay, Miami
Starting at $3,099
Quaint stone cottages in the Cotswolds countryside
Village Life® Cotswolds
📅 April 19 - April 27, 2026
📍 Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds
Starting at $4,495
Rivieras of France & Italy
📅 April 14 - April 23, 2026
📍 Barcelona, Nice, Portofino, Rome
Starting at $7,190
Heritage Adventurer cruising the Seto Inland Sea near Miyajima
Inland Sea of Japan & South Korea
📅 April 25 - May 7, 2026
📍 Kyoto, Hiroshima, Ulsan, Osaka
Starting at $8,495
Oceania Nautica cruising the Mediterranean Sea
Isles of the Mediterranean
📅 May 11 - May 22, 2026
📍 Athens, Santorini, Dubrovnik, Rome
Starting at $3,499
Exploris One sailing past the rugged Scottish coastline
Celtic Lands
📅 May 12 - May 21, 2026
📍 Honfleur, Dublin, Caernarfon, Skye
Starting at $8,495
World Traveller sailing along the Dalmatian Coast
Dalmatian Coast & Italy
📅 June 11 - June 20, 2026
📍 Dubrovnik, Kotor, Split, Venice
Starting at $7,495
World Navigator cruising the Baltic Sea past Scandinavian coastlines
Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea
📅 June 29 - July 10, 2026
📍 Stockholm, Tallinn, Copenhagen, Oslo
Starting at $8,495
Baltic Sea Discovery cruise Oceania Marina 2026
Baltic Sea Discovery
📅 July 10 - July 20, 2026
📍 Copenhagen, Lysekil, Helsinki, Stockholm
Starting at $3,499
Oceania Marina positioned for total solar eclipse viewing near Grundarfjordur
Visions of the Solar Eclipse
📅 July 30 - August 13, 2026
📍 Copenhagen, Oslo, Edinburgh, Reykjavik
Starting at $5,699
Star Seeker cruising through Alaska's Inside Passage with glacier views
Alaska's Glaciers and The Inside Passage
📅 July 20 - July 27, 2026
📍 Juneau, Sitka, Wrangell, Vancouver
Starting at $6,995
Greek Islands & Turkish Coastlines
📅 September 10 - September 17, 2026
📍 Athens, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Santorini
Starting at $6,595
Vineyards and historic villages in Northern Italy
Flavors of Northern Italy
📅 September 11 - September 19, 2026
📍 Verona, Lago d'Iseo, Modena, Sirmione
Starting at $5,695
Riverboat cruising the Seine past Paris landmarks
Spectacular Seine River
📅 September 30 - October 8, 2026
📍 Paris, Giverny, Rouen, Honfleur
Starting at $4,995
Private jet over iconic global landmarks
Around the World by Private Jet
📅 September 13 - October 3, 2026
📍 London, Cairo, Delhi, Siem Reap
Starting at $94,999
Oceania Vista sailing along the Canadian Maritimes in autumn
Autumn Maritimes & Quebec
📅 September 14 - September 25, 2026
📍 New York, Halifax, Sydney, Montreal
Starting at $5,699
Festive decorations at Windsor Castle during the holiday season
A Royal English Christmas
📅 November 28 - December 6, 2026
📍 Bath, Cotswolds, Windsor, London
Starting at $6,495

More About the UF Travel Program

The University of Florida Travel Program offers Gators an exciting chance to explore the world while connecting with fellow alumni. Whether you're traveling to vibrant cities in Europe, exploring stunning landscapes in South America, or immersing yourself in the unique cultures of Asia, the program provides well-organized trips led by expert guides.

One of the best parts about traveling with UF is the opportunity to share these experiences with fellow Gators. Traveling with people who share your school spirit creates a sense of community and camaraderie, allowing you to form lasting friendships while exploring new places. Whether you're adventuring with old friends or meeting new ones, the connections made on these trips often extend well beyond the journey itself.

The UF Travel Program takes care of all the details, allowing you to relax and fully enjoy your trip without the stress of planning. It’s a great way to discover new destinations, create unforgettable memories, and have fun with a group of people who share the same Gator pride. Traveling with UF means you’re never alone on your adventure, making every trip even more special.

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