Cruise Inspiration
Our experts have created and curated these tailor-made cruises ideas to get you started. Take the time to search through them and find something that is the spark for your unique cruise adventure.
For the curious traveller, rivers have a strong and somewhat romantic allure. Follow their course and you are sure to discover people with a fascinating history, culture and a strong sense of place. Our collection of river cruises concentrates on Europe, North Africa and Asia, where rivers shape the lives of the people who depend on them.
Escape the cities and cruise along some of the world’s greatest rivers, exploring lesser-known sites in comfort and luxury. Time spent sailing is incredibly relaxing and a wonderful opportunity to observe picturesque landscapes and watch rural life. Onboard the ship you’ll have the opportunity to try cookery lessons, enjoy a spa treatment or attend lectures from specialist guest speakers.
The mightiest river of all with the largest volume of water, it is an iconic ‘must see’ destination. The Amazon plays host to one of the world’s most impressive collections of fauna and flora and is the perfect place to explore by boat. Lying on the equator, the Amazon can be visited throughout the year. Travelling by small boat is the ideal way to explore this watery wildernesses of the Ecuadorian Amazon, Brazilian Amazon or Peruvian Amazon. Take advantage of daily guided excursions that get you off the beaten track, exploring the forest, different habitats, tributaries and local communities.
There can be no tapestry of river life as rich as Southeast Asia’s Mekong. Travel one of the world’s great waterways through Cambodia and Vietnam, exploring these two inextricably linked yet strikingly diverse cultures. There is no better way to uncover the mysteries of Asia than a river cruise on its main artery the magnificent Mekong. Travelling aboard one of our Mekong River Boats, the practicalities for the traveller of a direct shipping link between Saigon and Angkor are apparent. One need no longer suffer the inconvenience of checking in and out of hotels and enduring bumpy roads to visit these magnificent places.
With so much focus on the Nile, a cruise offers the perfect platform from which to access many of the country’s greatest archaeological treasures and sights. There are many boats to choose from, however, we only work with a handful of the smaller vessels and know each of them personally and can advise which would best suit your holiday depending on the type of experience you are looking for.
Arguably China’s most dramatic river, the Yangtze has been celebrated in poetry and painting for at least 2,000 years. It is one of China’s most important transport routes, carrying a huge amount of cargo and passengers, yet also one of China’s most formidable barriers. During the course of a cruise on the Yangtze, your boat will pass through the most impressive section of the whole river, the famous Three Gorges. The scenery is unrivalled anywhere with crystalline waters, rich forest and soaring rock formations little altered for thousands of years.
The cradle of Indian civilisation to many, the Ganges is the start and end of all life to Hindus. On the surface, life on the River Ganges is a mixture of serene calm and bustling movement; each stretch brings a different kind of energy. But dip more than just a toe into this area, and you will discover that the water, the people and the culture are all intrinsically linked. Embarking on a river journey on the Ganges River offers unrivalled experiences and discoveries, allowing one to dive into the depths of a complex and fascinating history influenced by this mighty river.
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