Types of Cruising
Cruising
Cruising offers a world of unique experiences. Ocean cruises provide vast journeys with luxurious amenities and exciting destinations. River cruises offer a peaceful way to explore scenic waterways and charming towns. Sailing ship cruises combine the romance of traditional sailing with modern comforts. For ultimate indulgence, ultra-luxury cruises offer personalized service and exquisite dining. And for the adventurous, expedition cruises take you to remote and stunning locations like Antarctica and the Amazon. Each type of cruise invites you to explore the world in your own unforgettable way.
Ocean Cruising
Choose from a super range of companies that offer ocean going cruises. Whether it’s the romance of a transatlantic sailing across the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean to New York, a sun-kissed sail around the turquoise-hued waters of the Caribbean, an epic world cruise or a sojourn through Southeast Asia, these ships offer a wealth of facilities and wonderful land-based excursions at each port of call. Learn more
Expedition Cruises
Travel to the world’s end with an expedition cruise. These purpose-built ships are designed to ensure comfort and safety as you explore some of the most spectacular and inaccessible places in the world. Onboard naturalists and lecturers partner with incredible on-shore and on-water experiences for true immersion in the destinations you visit.
Sailing Ships & Luxury Yachts
Take to the high seas with a truly memorable sailing experience like no other. Feel the sea breeze in your hair and the ever-present sound of the waves as you embark on a journey dictated by the wind and the weather. These are beautiful, luxurious sailing vessels and whilst they may not all have the huge range of onboard facilities as found on a cruise ship, they offer a truly unique and exclusive way to explore the islands of the Indian Ocean, Caribbean or the South Pacific.
Ultra Luxury Cruising
These wonderful cruise lines are more akin to a boutique hotel and offer beautiful staterooms and cabins with space in abundance and verandas for private sunset drinks or a morning coffee as the sun rises over the horizon. Personal butlers to take care of your every need and a carefully planned menu of experiences and activities to enhance your time onboard. Michelin-star and gourmet dining comes as standard, and the levels of service are unsurpassed.
River Cruising
Immerse yourself into the slow, rhythmic pace of life on the river, with an up close and personal river cruise. Explore some of the world’s most scenic and historic waterways including the Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia, the Murray River in Australia, the Ganges in India or the Amazon in South America. Supremely comfortable ships, designed for river sailing and offering a wealth of local cuisine, with offshore excursions that ensure you will experience the very best of the places you cruise through.
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