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Cruising is a portal to a brave new world of travel. Only by water can you reach otherwise inaccessible corners of the planet, like Antarctica, or impossibly isolated archipelagos in the South Pacific. You also get to see a different side to your destination, and from a unique vantage point like sailing through Sydney Harbour or Kotor Bay, Montenegro. And, along the way, you’re rewarded with one-of-a-kind travel experiences, from navigating the Panama Canal to swimming with sea lions in the Galapagos Islands.
Whether you’d like to cross continents on an ocean voyage, travel on an expedition ship to remote, far-flung places, or enjoy a slower pace of life on board a riverboat, we’ll adopt a personalised approach to planning your cruise, just as we would with any trip. In fact, we’ll help you combine time both on land and water so you can experience your destination fully, showing you it in its best light.
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Our approach to cruising
We’ve been creating water-based trips for years and take a meticulous, thoughtful approach to selecting our cruise partners. We handpick our ships for the varied guided tours and activities they offer, along with the quality of their facilities and attentive levels of service. We also look for voyages that offer something surprising and enriching think expert guest speakers, first-class entertainment, or hands-on art classes.
Our passionate cruise team member have first-hand knowledge of each ship in our portfolio, so they can confidently suggest the cruise that best fits the experience you’re looking for. They’re also brimming with ideas for how your cruise can slot in as one chapter of a longer adventure, seamlessly blending it with time on land.
Plan your cruise with first-hand, expert knowledge
Plan your cruise with first-hand, expert knowledge
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a cruise: which route will be the most rewarding? Which ship ticks every box? Which activities best match your interests? That’s where our representative can help. They’ve undertaken their own voyages, from Vietnam’s Halong Bay to the iceberg-strewn waters of Antarctica, testing out different routes and a variety of vessels that help you explore in comfort.
It means they can use their first-hand knowledge to suggest the best options for you, based on what you want to see and experience. They’ll then arrange all the logistics, building your cruise into a wider, meaningful journey that will help you appreciate your destination from all angles.
Guided cruises from our specialists
Arctic cruises to Svalbard
Indonesia specialist, Rael shares his choice of boats for an Indonesia cruise, his favourite places to spot orangutan on a river cruise through the Tanjung Puting National Park, what you can expect to see when snorkelling, and where to spot Komodo dragons.
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Cruising in French Polynesia
South Pacific specialist Joshua reviews the Aranui, which, for him, is the best cruise vessel around French Polynesia. He explains what to expect from life on board, and why the out-of-the-way Marquesas and Tuamotu Islands are such intriguing places to explore.
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A guide to Vietnam &
Cambodia riverboat tours
Southeast Asia specialist Tom explains why travelling along the Mekong River is an ideal way to visit Vietnam and Cambodia in a single trip. Giving you time to take in floating villages and markets, the temples of Angkor, as well as Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh.
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River cruises in India
Take in the history, wildlife and culture of northeast India on a river cruise. Our India specialist Sarah shares some of her favourite things to see and do while cruising along the Brahmaputra, Ganges and Hugli rivers.
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Cruises in Vietnam,
Cambodia & Laos
Southeast Asia specialist Mark shares his cruising highlights for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. You might choose to travel down the Mekong, take in the limestone karsts of Halong Bay, or soak up local culture along the Red River and on Lake Tonle Sap.
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Cruising in Thailand
Travelling by river in Southeast Asia on board boats brimming with character and charm is one of the best ways to view cities like Bangkok, the myriad of ancient temples, as well as traditional villages and culture in general.
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Cruise itinerary ideas
Cruise your own way
To help you choose your ideal cruise, we’ve refined our options into four categories, each offering the very best, whether you’re after a culture-led river cruise or remote sail in luxury.
Expedition
These ships take you into untamed landscapes, often far from human habitation. Sail Alaska’s Inside Passage or look out for polar bears on arctic sea ice experiences often only possible by ship. On-board facilities are comfortable, but the focus is on exploring these otherworldly environments in a myriad of ways.
Luxury
A spacious cabin with a view and gourmet food this isn’t unusual cruise territory. Real luxury comes with the exclusivity of the best facilities and service on small-occupancy ships which take this to the next level. Think personal butlers and exclusive moorings, like Sydney Harbour at new year.
River
Adventure
Cruise ships selected by our representative
Aranui 5
Aria Amazon
MS Oberoi Zahra
Our cruise partners
Celebrity Cruises
On a Celebrity Cruises ship, you’ll travel the world while enjoying the height of style, comfort, and service throughout your journey.
Quark Expeditions
Quark Expeditions explore the polar regions differently from everyone else, setting foot where few ever will, and doing what few ever dream.
Silversea
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Why Travel with us?
100% Tailor made
- Your entire holiday is designed around your requirements
- Explore your interests at your own speed
- Select your preferred style of accommodation
- Create the perfect trip with the help of our representative
Expert knowledge
- All our representative have travelled extensively or lived in their specialist regions
- The same representative will handle your trip from start to finish
- Make the most of your time and budget
The best guides
- Make the difference between a good trip and an outstanding one
- Hand picked by us or our local partners as the best available
- Offering more than just dates and names, they strive to offer real insight into their country
Trusted service
- FCDO Travel Aware Partner
- 24/7 emergency UK support while abroad
- Established in 1996