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Whether you take to the waters regularly, or are considering stepping on board for the first time, we’re confident you’ll find a cruise to excite you. Our itinerary ideas are a good place to start, and detail sample trips designed by our specialists to showcase the variety of experiences on offer.

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  • M.S. Sonesta St. George I

    Highlights of Egypt: Cairo & Nile cruise

    Egypt

    • Stay next door to the pyramids at the iconic Marriott Mena House hotel, a 19th century former hunting lodge.

    • Privately tour the Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur pyramids, one of the earliest attempts at pyramid architecture.

    • Enjoy the scenery of the Nile Valley on a romantic three-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

    • Take a short motorboat ride to the incredibly peaceful and tranquil Philae Temple, close to Aswan.

    • Explore lesser-known and lesser-visited temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek.

    7 days from £3,495pp

  • Rajmahal boat

    Cruising in west Bengal

    India

    • Explore Calcutta on an unusual walking tour.

    • Watch the world go by from the comfort of a river cruiser.

    • Discover the colonial French and Dutch settlements dotted along the riverbank.

    • Travel by boat, cycle rickshaw and train, avoiding the chaos of Indian roads.

    12 days from £4,785pp

  • Royal Clipper, Caribbean

    Barbados & sailing the Windward Isles

    Barbados, Saint Lucia, Antigua, Saint Kitts and Nevis

    • Embark on a seafaring adventure navigating the Windward Isles onboard the Royal Clipper Sailing vessel.

    • Sample some of the island's best food in Speightstown or Oistins.

    • Take some time to visit the historical highlights on Barbados, including St. Nicholas Abbey, Speightstown and Holetown.

    15 days from £5,200pp

  • Diocletian's Palace, Split

    Dalmatian coast by land & sea

    Croatia

    • Walking tour of Diocletian's Palace in Split.

    • Soparnik cookery demonstration and visit to Omis coastal village.

    • Three-night island cruise from Split to Korčula, Mljet and Dubrovnik on a Superior Deluxe small ship.

    • Historic walking tour of Korčula.

    • Salt lakes of Mljet National Park.

    • Dubrovnik walking tour and buggy ride.

    10 days from £5,650pp

  • Cannes, French Riviera

    Barcelona & luxury cruise to France and Italy

    France, Italy and Spain

    • Visit Gaudí’s most renowned works in Barcelona, including Park Güell.

    • Relax aboard your ship, enjoying views from the Rooftop Garden and the hot tubs in the solarium.

    • Take a privately chauffeured driving tour through the glamorous city of Cannes.

    • Hunt for truffles in the Tuscan countryside outside Florence.

    • Take a food walking tour through Rome’s best-known market.

    13 days from £5,720pp

  • Majuli Island, Assam

    Cruising in Assam

    India

    • Explore the old colonial capital of Calcutta.

    • Experience a relaxing cruise on the Brahmaputra.

    • Discover the fast disappearing Majuli river island.

    • Stay in a traditional Assamese tea bungalow.

    • Safari in Kaziranga National Park.

    14 days from £5,795pp

  • A Polar Bear edges its way round a Walrus colony, Svalbard

    North Spitsbergen: 7-night cruise

    Arctic

    • Spend time on deck looking out for the elusive polar bear, huge walrus and surfacing whales.

    • Look for Arctic foxes on the prowl at the bottom of impressive cliff nesting colonies.

    • Walk through the barren landscape and learn the fascinating history of the whalers and trappers who once sheltered here.

    • Marvel at icebergs carved into hypnotic shapes by the wind and water.

    9 days from £5,900pp

  • Brooklyn Bridge and cityscape New York

    Eastern US cities & transatlantic cruise

    USA

    • Take a tour around the museums, monuments and memorials in Washington D.C.

    • See the Declaration of Independence and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia.

    • Revel in the buzz of New York City, visiting the Statue of Liberty and Central Park.

    • Experience a transatlantic crossing aboard the luxury flagship Queen Mary 2.

    • Explore the vibrant waterside city of Southampton.

    16 days from £6,250pp

  • Sea lions, Galapagos Islands

    Galapagos cruise on the Yolita II

    Ecuador, Galapagos Islands

    • Experience the unique fearless wildlife of Galapagos.

    • Visit some of the most remote areas of the Galapagos Islands.

    • See the marine iguana, the world's only marine lizard.

    • Explore the old town of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    11 days from £6,480pp

  • Star Clipper

    Italy’s art cities and an Adriatic square-rigger sailing cruise

    Italy, Croatia

    • Discover the secrets of Ancient Rome on a personal tour of the Colosseum.

    • Admire Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling masterpiece with a private guide.

    • Experience the Renaissance through a guided walking tour of Florence.

    • Explore gourmet Venice with a private, connoisseur-led bacari (small tavern) tour.

    • Discover the ancient ports of the Dalmatian Coast in both Croatia and Montenegro.

    14 days from £6,485pp

  • Milos

    Greece & Turkey by land and luxury cruise

    Greece

    • Visit the Parthenon in Athens.

    • Cruise the glittering blue waters of the Aegean, visiting ancient cities from the comfort of a luxurious ship.

    • Sample olives and olive oil on a 150-year-old estate.

    • Explore the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus, near the coast of Turkey.

    • Relax on the golden sands of Rhodes’ Tsambika Beach.

    11 days from £6,800pp

  • Hong Kong

    Highlights of Southeast Asia by land & sea

    Cambodia, Vietnam, China and Thailand

    • Explore the vine-tangled temples of Angkor.

    • Cruise the limestone karsts of Halong Bay.

    • Soak up the atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh City.

    • Experience the rich cultural heritage of Bangkok.

    • Relax on the jungle-fringed beaches of Koh Samui.

    19 days from £6,875pp

  • Seabourn Odyssey at Yakutat Bay, Alaska

    Fjords of Alaska: Luxury Inside Passage cruise

    Canada and Alaska

    • Taste the local flavours of Vancouver on a private guided tour of the Gastown district.

    • Enjoy a more intimate experience on an all-inclusive luxury Silversea cruise.

    • Spot whales and bears from included guided excursions in Ketchikan.

    • Take a journey into the mountains on the White Pass scenic railway from Skagway.

    • Enjoy a scenic flight over the towering Mount Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America.

    13 days from £7,285pp

  • Frigatebird, Galapagos Islands

    Wildlife of Ecuador: Amazon & Galapagos

    Ecuador, Galapagos Islands

    • Galapagos Islands — "Darwin's laboratory" and a truly unique location with incredibly fearless wildlife.

    • Ecuadorian Amazon — home to some of the Amazon's most recognised ecolodges with excellent set up, guides and wildlife spotting opportunities.

    • Quito — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with fine colonial architecture.

    12 days from £7,480pp

  • Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

    Alaska cruise & Canadian Rockies by train

    Canada and Alaska

    • Learn the history and culture of Jasper from your First Nations guide as you search for wildlife.

    • Pass through the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies on the Icefields Parkway.

    • Zoom along the open road to glittering lakes and stunning viewpoints on a traditional Harley-Davidson.

    • Travel in timeless style on the Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver.

    • Cruise through the Inside Passage to Alaska and experience the rich wildlife, gastronomy and culture.

    16 days from £7,680pp

  • Sydney Harbour

    Singapore to Australia luxury cruise & Queensland adventure

    Australia

    • Visit Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, one of the world’s horticultural showpieces.

    • Relax on board a two-week luxury cruise from Singapore to Australia.

    • Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef or go hiking in the Daintree Rainforest.

    • Sip champagne and dine on fresh seafood as you sail around Sydney Harbour.

    • Go fishing and canoeing amid the mangroves of the Noosa Everglades.

    26 days from £7,995pp

  • Temple of Philae, Egypt

    Jordan & a romantic Egyptian Nile cruise

    Jordan and Egypt

    • Join your private, expert guide and marvel at the Nabatean Petra, one of the seven wonders of the modern world.

    • Take a 4x4 tour with a local Bedouin guide across the vast, rocky, awesome landscapes of Wadi Rum.

    • Explore the pyramid complexes at Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur with your private guide.

    • Cruise down the Nile and combine relaxation and culture whilst visiting awe-inspiring, ancient temples dedicated to Ancient Egyptian gods.

    • Dive or snorkel among the first class, pristine reefs and tropical fish of the Red Sea.

    16 days from £7,995pp

  • Edfu Temple, Upper Egypt

    Grand tour of Egypt

    Egypt

    • Privately tour the Pyramids of Giza, the last surviving ancient wonder of the world, Saqqara and Dahshur.

    • Sample a range of local delicacies and sumptuous street food on a tour through downtown Cairo.

    • Take a luxury cruise down the Nile and explore the iconic temples and tombs from Luxor to Aswan.

    • Enjoy afternoon tea at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel, a historic hotel with splendid views across the Nile.

    • Fly to Abu Simbel to marvel at this awe-inspiring, towering temple complex, dedicated to Ramesses II.

    15 days from £8,355pp

  • MY Pegasus, Seychelles

    Cruising in the Seychelles

    Seychelles

    • Discover the delights of Mahé on a customisable tour.

    • Cruise the Seychelles' inner islands.

    • Learn about the native Coco de mer palm and endemic plants.

    • Enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

    • Meet wild giant tortoises up close on Curieuse Island.

    11 days from £8,700pp

  • Humpback whale breaching, Baja

    Crossing coastlines via the Panama Canal

    USA, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Bahamas

    • Go whale watching in San Diego on a classic schooner.

    • Visit volcano-ringed coffee, banana, and cacao plantations in Mexico.

    • Look for wildlife in the jungles of Costa Rica.

    • Complete a full transit of the Panama Canal.

    • Enjoy a lazy sunset cruise off the Caribbean island of Aruba.

    27 days from £9,050pp

  • SS Legacy, Uncruise - Alaska Fjords & Glaciers

    Small ship Alaska cruise with Seattle

    Alaska, USA

    • Embark on a seven-night small ship cruise to discover coastal Alaska's spectacular scenery and wildlife.

    • Take in the highlights of cosmopolitan Seattle — the Space Needle, Pike Place Market and so much more.

    • Enjoy a thrilling helicopter trip to the Mendenhall Glacier, then go dog-sledding on a glacier.

    • Kayak in Glacier Bay and walk in the Tongass National Forest as part of your small-ship cruise experience.

    14 days from £9,350pp

  • Traditional Rabelo boat, Porto

    Douro river cruise: port tasting & palaces

    Portugal and Spain

    • Cruise in comfort from Porto to Vega de Terron.

    • Visit Mateus Palace and Gardens, home of Mateus rosé wine.

    • Take a guided hike in Lamego followed by a tasting of local specialities.

    • Tuck into a traditional home-cooked meal at a local quinta (country house).

    • Enjoy tastings of Porto’s finest export, port.

    13 days from £9,805pp

  • Aranui V, Tahiti

    Remote islands of French Polynesia cruise

    French Polynesia

    • Get to know French Polynesia through your expert crew and guest speakers.

    • Connect with wood carvers and pearl farmers and try your hand at island-honed crafts.

    • Snorkel among blacktip reef sharks, manta rays, and sea turtles in thriving reefs.

    • Unpack the history behind the largest tikis outside Easter Island.

    19 days from £9,830pp

  • Bathsheba coastline, Barbados

    Barbados & islands of the West Indies luxury cruise

    Barbados and St Vincent and the Grenadines

    • Hike to the second-largest hot spring in the world in the rainforests of Dominica.

    • Sight wildlife endemic to the West Indies, including the Saint Lucia parrot.

    • Stroll beaches from pink sands in Barbados to black volcanic swathes in Saint Lucia.

    • Snorkel above the world’s first underwater sculpture gallery in Grenada.

    • Explore the cultures of the West Indies through food, with tastings of rum and chocolate.

    15 days from £10,545pp

  • Lanai, Hawaii

    Hawaiian islands & seascapes

    California and Hawaii

    • Snorkel at night among elegant giant manta rays.

    • Hike the Hualālai volcano and peer into the abyss of its crater.

    • Search for dolphins and whales in the Humpback National Marine Sanctuary.

    • Attend an authentic paʻina (feast) and listen to Hawaiian legends in Halawa Valley.

    • Kayak in waters teeming with tropical fish, sea turtles, and other marine life.

    19 days from £10,605pp

  • Pyramids at Giza, Egypt

    Luxury Cairo & the treasures of the Nile

    Egypt

    • Exclusive and private tour of the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx at sunrise with your expert guide.

    • Privately tour the even older pyramids of Saqqara and Dahshur, with your expert local guide.

    • Drift down the Nile on the deluxe Oberoi Philae, a luxury cruiser equipped with excellent facilities and serving first class cuisine.

    • Explore the fascinating tombs on the East and West Bank in Luxor, such as the iconic funerary temple of Hatshepsut.

    • Stay at the iconic Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel in Aswan, adored by Agatha Christie among others.

    12 days from £11,385pp

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