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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.

These itineraries can be tailored to your interests, tastes and budget by our specialists. They can arrange the logistics around boarding your vessel and include further explorations on land. Some cruises can be combined to create longer water-based adventures, and others change character depending which season you pick. We take to the waters regularly, testing out new vessels and routes to help you pick your ideal cruise.

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  • M.S. Sonesta St. George I

    Highlights of Egypt: Cairo & Nile cruise

    Egypt
    • 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.

    8 days from CAD7,295pp

  • MY Pegasus, Seychelles

    Cruising in the Seychelles

    Seychelles
    • Discover the delights of Mahé on a customizable 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.

    10 days from CAD9,050pp

  • 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 CAD10,560pp

  • 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.

    13 days from CAD10,780pp

  • 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.

    11 days from CAD11,050pp

  • Musk Oxen

    East Greenland & Scoresby Sund: 9-night cruise

    Norway, Iceland and Arctic
    • Visit the spectacular Scoresby Sund, rich in Arctic wildlife from musk oxen to little auks.

    • Possible northern lights sightings when you travel toward the end of the year.

    • Whales, including the possibility of narwhals.

    • Visit Uunartoq, a remote island known for its geothermal activity and distinctive natural surroundings.

    13 days from CAD11,300pp

  • Paphos Castle, Paphos

    Treasures of Egypt & the Cyprus Coast

    Egypt and Cyprus
    • Privately tour the pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, and Dahshur.

    • Sail the Nile on a romantic three-night cruise between Aswan and Luxor.

    • Discover Paphos city, the Archaeological Park, and Tombs of the Kings.

    • Enjoy local Cypriot cuisine and taste traditional wines in a picturesque village setting.

    12 days from CAD12,155pp

  • Polar Bear and cub, Spitsbergen

    Ultimate Svalbard: 10-night cruise

    Denmark and Arctic
    • Spend time on deck searching for the elusive polar bear, walrus and surfacing whales.

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

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

    • Walk across barren landscape while learning the history of whalers and trappers who sheltered there.

    13 days from CAD12,200pp

  • 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 in a traditional Dahabiya boat and stop at all the major temples as well as small, tranquil, rural islands.

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

    16 days from CAD12,395pp

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

    Spitsbergen highlights: 5-night cruise

    Norway and Arctic
    • Search for iconic Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, walrus, reindeer, and a wealth of birdlife.

    • Explore by Zodiac, getting close to glacier fronts, icebergs, and remote shorelines.

    • Walk on Arctic tundra with expert guides who bring the region’s ecology and history to life.

    • Experience dramatic fjords and towering glaciers, among the most striking landscapes in the High Arctic.

    8 days from CAD12,955pp

  • Traditional Rabelo boat, Porto

    Douro AmaWaterways river cruise

    Spain and Portugal
    • 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 CAD17,370pp

  • Luxor Temple, Luxor

    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.

    13 days from CAD19,695pp

  • Sunrise over Raja Ampat

    Cruising Raja Ampat

    Indonesia
    • Visit the lesser visited and beautiful Raja Ampat.

    • Immerse yourself into local life far off the tourist trail.

    • Enjoy a few days of world-class diving and snorkeling.

    • Spend three nights in an overwater villa within the Raja Ampat archipelago.

    15 days from CAD21,415pp

  • Adelie penguins, Antarctica

    Antarctic Peninsula cruise

    Antarctica and Argentina
    • Sit among a penguin colony.

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

    • Spend time on deck watching wandering albatross circle the boat while keeping an eye open for whales.

    • Kayak or trek in peace through untouched regions.

    13 days from CAD23,255pp

  • True North, northern Australia

    Cruising the Kimberley onboard the True North

    Australia
    • Explore the vibrant city of Perth from a luxurious hotel.

    • Spend time in the cosmopolitan town of Broome and enjoy a sundowner by Cable Beach.

    • Immerse yourself in the Kimberley onboard a seven-night luxury True North expedition cruise.

    • Explore the immense El Questro station from a luxury homestead.

    • Take a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungle.

    16 days from CAD26,170pp

  • Whale spotting, Antarctica

    Antarctic Peninsula fly & cruise

    Antarctica and Chile
    • Sit among a penguin colony.

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

    • Kayak or hike in peace through untouched regions.

    • Reduce your travel time to Antarctica by flying to King George Island to meet your vessel, avoiding a crossing of Drake Passage.

    12 days from CAD29,995pp

  • Gentoo penguin in Antarctica

    Antarctica & Patagonia tour

    Antarctica, Argentina and Chile
    • Experience a once in a lifetime journey to Antarctica.

    • Explore Chile's Torres del Paine National Park.

    • Visit a working estancia in Argentine Patagonia.

    • Spend a night in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires.

    19 days from CAD33,995pp

  • South Georgia

    Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands

    Antarctica, Falkland Islands and Argentina
    • Walk from Stromness to Fortuna Bay in the footsteps of Shackleton, Crean and Worsley.

    • See wandering albatross on their nests.

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

    • Spend time on deck watching wandering albatross circle the boat whilst keeping an eye open for whales.

    • Kayak or trek in peace through untouched regions.

    • Sit among a king penguin colony with over 100,000 birds.

    22 days from CAD41,995pp

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