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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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  • Kayaking, Halong Bay

    Family adventure to Vietnam

    Vietnam
    • Enjoy a fishing trip in Hoi An, before a barbecue lunch on board the boat.

    • Scramble through the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City.

    • Embark on a family kayak adventure among the limestone karst scenery of Lan Ha Bay.

    • Relax, shop and explore as a family in the charming ancient port of Hoi An.

    • Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon making and flying kites in Hue.

    • Learn about traditional family life in Ky Son, a quiet corner of Vietnam.

    16 days from £4,660pp

  • 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

  • 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 £4,945pp

  • 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

  • Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

    Boston & eastern Canada by cruise & train

    USA, Canada
    • Dive into the history of Boston, Montréal and Québec City on guided walking tours.

    • Explore the coastline of New England and Canada’s Maritime region from the comfort of your cruise ship.

    • Spot minke, humpback, blue and beluga whales from your ship’s deck in the St Lawrence River.

    • Relish the fresh seafood, berries and farm-to-fork flavours of New England and Québec.

    15 days from £5,295pp

  • 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 & Italy

    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

    Norway and 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

  • Glacier on Spitsbergen

    Spitsbergen circumnavigation 9-night cruise

    Norway and Arctic
    • Spend time on deck looking out for the elusive polar bear, huge 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 impressive cliff nesting colonies.

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

    11 days from £6,525pp

  • Milos

    Greece & Turkey by land & luxury cruise

    Greece and Turkey
    • 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 and 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

  • 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 £7,300pp

  • 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

  • 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 £8,995pp

  • 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

  • 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

  • Galapagos Marine Iguana

    Highlights of Colombia, Ecuador & Galapagos

    Colombia, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands
    • Visit the wildlife prolific Galapagos Islands.

    • Stay in a traditional Finca in the coffee growing region, explore the region and try your hand at some coffee production.

    • Enjoy the historical centre of Bogotá.

    • Explore the fortified city of Cartagena.

    16 days from £10,220pp

  • Bathsheba coastline, Barbados

    Barbados and 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

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