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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

    • Stay next door to the pyramids at the iconic Marriott Mena House hotel, a 19th century former hunting lodge.

    • 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.

    7 days from $4,295pp

  • 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 $4,400pp

  • Star Clipper

    Italy’s art cities & Adriatic Star Clippers cruise

    Italy and 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 $7,250pp

  • 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 $7,400pp

  • 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 $7,550pp

  • 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 $7,950pp

  • Frigatebird, Galapagos Islands

    Wildlife of Ecuador: Amazon & Galapagos

    Ecuador and Galapagos Islands

    • Galapagos Islands — "Darwin's laboratory" and a truly unique location with incredibly fearless wildlife.

    • Ecuadorian Amazon — home to some of the Amazon's most recognized ecolodges with excellent set up, guides and wildlife spotting opportunities.

    • Quito — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with fine colonial architecture.

    11 days from $9,850pp

  • 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 $9,855pp

  • Sydney Harbour

    Singapore to Australia Celebrity cruise & Queensland

    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.

    24 days from $10,470pp

  • Parc Güell, Barcelona

    Madrid & Barcelona with cruise to France and Italy

    Italy, Spain and France

    • Visit Gaudí’s most renowned works in Barcelona, including Park Güell.

    • Relax onboard your ship, enjoying views from the Rooftop Garden and the hot tubs in the solarium.

    • Take a privately chauffeured tour through the glamorous city of Cannes.

    • Hunt for truffles in the Tuscan countryside outside Florence.

    • Take a walking tour through Rome’s best-known food market.

    14 days from $11,430pp

  • 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 down the Nile and explore the iconic temples and tombs from Luxor to Aswan.

    • Enjoy afternoon tea at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel, a historic hotel with splendid views across the Nile.

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

    15 days from $11,655pp

  • Traditional Rabelo boat, Porto

    Douro AmaWaterways river cruise

    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 $12,085pp

  • Milos

    Greece & Turkey by land and luxury cruise

    Greece and Turkey

    • Visit the Parthenon in Athens.

    • Cruise 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.

    12 days from $12,520pp

  • Nuremberg's historic old town

    Germany AmaWaterways river cruise, Paris & Prague

    Luxembourg, Czechia (Czech Republic), Germany and France

    • Enjoy guided tours of Paris and nearby Château de Versailles.

    • Cruise in comfort from Luxembourg to Nuremberg along the Moselle, Rhine, and Main rivers.

    • Ride a gondola to the Niederwalddenkmal monument for sweeping views over the vineyards below.

    • Learn pretzel making in a Wertheim bakery and indulge in Bamberg's renowned smoked beer, Rauchbier.

    • Hike to several of Germany’s well-preserved castles to unravel their histories.

    13 days from $12,895pp

  • Torres del Paine National Park

    Grand tour of Patagonia across Argentina & Chile

    Argentina and Chile

    • Cruising on the Australis vessel around Cape Horn searching for penguin colonies and getting up close to impressive glaciers.

    • Exploring the great outdoors and dramatic scenery of Torres del Paine National Park.

    • Experiencing the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, home to the seductive Tango.

    • Get up close to the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafate.

    14 days from $13,890pp

  • 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 $14,605pp

  • Pyramids at Giza, Egypt

    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.

    12 days from $15,995pp

  • Polar Bear and cub, Spitsbergen

    Spitsbergen circumnavigation: 12-night cruise

    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.

    14 days from $16,900pp

  • Views from the river, Lyon

    Rhône river cruise with AmaWaterways

    France

    • Cruise through France from Lyon to Arles.

    • Visit a hilltop village in search of truffles with a local farmer and his dog.

    • Indulge in a wine tasting in the Beaujolais wine region.

    • Cycle a portion of the ViaRhôna bike route.

    • Ride a steam train along the Gorge du Doux.

    13 days from $17,595pp

  • 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 $17,995pp

  • The Shetland Islands

    UK & Denmark Silversea luxury cruise

    Ireland, Scotland, England and Denmark

    • Cruise around the UK and across the North Sea on a luxurious Silversea ship.

    • Visit historic castles and enjoy a classic cream tea in the southwest of England.

    • Taste locally distilled whisky and learn how to pour a perfect Guinness in Ireland.

    • Spot seabird colonies, dolphins, and Shetland ponies on remote Scottish islands rich in Viking culture.

    • Explore the shifting sand dunes and artistic heritage of the Danish town of Skagen.

    18 days from $18,995pp

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