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.
Start planning your tailor-made trip by contacting one of our destination specialists
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 specialists have first-hand knowledge of each ship in our collection, 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.
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 specialists 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.
Cruises 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.
Your guide to choosing an Alaska cruise
An Alaska cruise combines convenience with front-row seats to many of the state’s most impressive sights, from glaciers to wildlife. Whether you choose a classic cruise or an intimate expedition cruise depends on your own personal travel preferences.
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. Our specialists describe some of their favourite trips.
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.
Indochina cruises
Southeast Asia specialist Mark shares his cruising in Indochina highlights. Picking his favourite ways to travel down the Mekong through Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, as well as taking in the limestone karsts of Halong Bay, and the local culture and landscapes along the Red River and on Lake Tonle Sap.
Nile cruises: the route to ancient Egypt
A Nile cruise is the classic way of exploring Egypt. Drift down the Nile in a comfortable cruise boat, making stops to visit Ancient Egyptian temples and tombs. Egypt specialist Steve outlines how you can make the most of your cruise.
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.
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.
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.
Voyage along inland waterways and you'll be treated to an ever-changing landscape of river life, from grazing cattle to waterside towns. These are journeys that focus on culture, giving you the opportunity to learn about the communities and wildlife that call these waterways home.
On an adventure cruise your method of travel is part of the thrill. From cargo vessel to sailing yacht, you'll island-hop, snorkel and dive little-visited places only small vessels can reach. The day's activities might be guided by reports of a nearby wildlife sighting or the lure of an uninhabited island.
On a Celebrity Cruises ship, you’ll travel the world while enjoying the height of style, comfort, and service throughout your journey.
Quark Expeditions explore the polar regions differently from everyone else, setting foot where few ever will, and doing what few ever dream.
A cruise means many things to many people but we feel that Silversea’s small ship cruises personify the true meaning of comfort and intimacy.
