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Luxury ocean & expedition cruising

Luxury ocean cruises

The tried and tested. The classic.

Ocean cruises are the quintessential form of voyage that the word ‘cruise’ evokes – though the stuffy old-school ways associated with this ever-popular form of maritime travel have been replaced over the years. From the mighty, activity-rich ships to the smaller, more intimate vessels, nightly black-tie dinners have been swapped for casually elegant fine-dining experiences. Half-hearted tours of the same port towns are now one-of-a-kind encounters in lesser-known corners of the globe, and time at sea is no longer idle, but spent on self-improvement programmes and spa treatments.

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Ocean cruising destinations

Discover where in the world you can set sail on an ocean cruise.

  • A serene tropical beach with clear blue waters, white sand, and palm trees leaning over the shore under a bright sky.
    Caribbean - Ocean cruising

    Beyond the typical idyllic landscapes, take-it-easy vibes and tales of buried pirate treasure, it’s obvious that these nations aren’t all cut from the same cloth.

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  • Aerial view of a coastline with trees and clear turquoise waters.
    Mediterranean - Ocean cruising

    Famed for its sunny disposition and fresh, flavourful cuisine, the Mediterranean is infinite in its appeal.  

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  • A surfer paddles towards a turquoise wave with white foam from an aerial perspective.
    Australasia & Oceania - Ocean cruising

    A voyage to this far-flung corner of the world is nothing short of surprising at every turn. 

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  • A person with a colourful patterned backpack stands amidst lush greenery, facing away from the camera.
    Asia - Ocean cruising

    A continent as diverse as it is captivating, a voyage through Asia is worthy of the long haul – from cherry-blossom season sojourns to palatial wonders of the world and everything in between.

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  • A polar bear stands on a melting ice floe in the Arctic, with mountains in the background.
    Northern Europe & British Isles - Ocean cruising

    Skipping through the pages of fabled folklore comes easy in Europe’s northern realms.

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  • A serene sunset over a beach with an oceanfront building, palm trees, and distant mountains.
    North America - Ocean cruising

    From icy glaciers to autumnal tones — there’s no shortage of striking scenery along North America’s coastlines.

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  • A pride of lions walking in a line through tall golden grass with trees and a hill in the background.
    Africa & Indian Ocean - Ocean cruising

    Surrounded by glistening bath-warm waters stopping on blanket-soft sands, sailing these parts is the epitome of blissful escapism. 

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  • Two dolphins leaping out of the ocean water with splashes around them.
    Arabian Coast - Ocean cruising

    Nowhere brings the same level of exquisitely clashing landscapes straight out of a sci-fi novel than cutting-edge Arabia.

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  • A panoramic view of a cityscape at twilight with illuminated skyscrapers, Mount Fuji in the background, and a prominent tower in the midground.
    World cruising - Ocean cruising

    The bucket list voyage for even the most seasoned of sailors.

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Luxury expedition cruises

Calling all intrepid explorers.

The cruising cliché of days lounging on deck or taking a stroll around over-crowded port towns are making way for voyages that are full of adventure, exploration and wandering into hard-to-reach and untouched corners of the world. Welcome to expedition cruising, where it’s all about smaller ships and more awe-inspiring excursions; think intimate Zodiac rides beside polar bear roamed glaciers, extravagant ecosystems like the world of Micronesia, and environmentally-conscious ships sailing the Galápagos archipelago. 

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Expedition cruising destinations

Discover where in the world you can set sail on an expedition cruise.

  • Polar Regions - Expedition cruising

    Glistening glaciers surrounded by pristine waters for miles around — these classic expedition cruises are oh so worthy of their title.  

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  • North America - Expedition cruising

    There’s no sitting still in North America, where every state has its own version of high-octane. Take to the water though, and the thrills can be filed under a different category – expedition.  

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  • Africa & Indian Ocean - Expedition cruising

    An enchanting coastline as far as the eye can see, Africa’s plentiful patchwork of landscapes abounds in expedition experiences.

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  • Asia - Expedition cruising

    Weave between the archipelagos of eastern Asia, where waters rich in marine life tempt snorkellers below the surface, tropical jungles await to be explored, and hidden histories are sure to surprise. 

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  • Galápagos - Expedition cruising

    Inspiring 'The Origin of Species' is but one boast of the Galápagos islands; follow in the footsteps of the father of evolution for an exciting array of animal encounters. 

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  • South Pacific - Expedition cruising

    Blend the paradisiacal good looks of the tropics with the remote mystery of the poles and the resulting masterpiece is surely the isles that scatter the South Pacific.

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Types of luxury cruising

Discover the different kinds of ways to cruise.

  • River cruising

    In a fast-paced world, it’s important to remember the beauty of taking the long way round. That’s where river cruising comes in; the only dilemma is trying to choose which wondrous route.

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  • River cruising

    Whether it’s a lolling castaway with your nearest and dearest or just the urge to sail alongside a smaller group of like-minded travellers, there’s no better way to navigate the water in a more intimate way than aboard a private yacht.

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