Ocean Cruising

Ocean cruises provided by esteemed companies like Silversea, Seabourn, Regent, or Crystal cater to high-end travellers seeking premium experiences. These cruises typically accommodate 100 to 900 passengers, offering a more intimate and an environment that distinguishes them from standard cruise ships. Onboard, passengers can expect opulent accommodations, gourmet dining options, multiple lounges and bars, spas, fitness centres, and attentive, personalised service.

Diverging from standard cruise ships, boutique cruises focus on curated itineraries to exclusive and exotic destinations globally. These voyages often explore destinations like the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, and even more remote areas such as Antarctica or the South Pacific. The emphasis is on providing exceptional service, exquisite dining experiences, and exclusive excursions, setting these cruises apart in the realm of opulent travel.

Off-ship activities during boutique cruises encompass tailored excursions and experiences, aiming to immerse passengers in the local culture and natural wonders of each destination. These activities might include private tours of historical sites, culinary experiences showcasing regional cuisine, wildlife encounters, and adventurous expeditions such as helicopter rides or deep-sea fishing expeditions. Additionally, boutique cruises focus on offering exclusive shore excursions and experiences, ensuring passengers enjoy a bespoke and indulgent travel experience both on and off the ship.

Where Can I Cruise?

Caribbean

Hop from island to island in the beautiful Caribbean. No island is alike – so experience the wildlife in Dominica, the culture in Cuba, and the amazing Stingrays in the Cayman Islands.

Baltic

Visit the wonderful cities surrounding the Baltic Sea, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Tallinn, Riga, Helsinki as well as the majestic Russian city of St Petersburg – a must stop for any Baltic cruise.

Canary Islands

Many go to the Canary Islands just for the beach, but there is a whole lot more to explore, especially on a cruise. Find out more about their volcanic past (and future), go stargazing or just enjoy the warm weather!

Alaska

An Alaskan cruise is one of life’s musts. The stunning scenery, and additional wildlife opportunities like seeing Polar Bears make it a truly memorable experience.

Asia

Many go to the Canary Islands just for the beach, but there is a whole lot more to explore, especially on a cruise. Find out more about their volcanic past (and future), go stargazing or just enjoy the warm weather!

Mediterranean

An Alaskan cruise is one of life’s musts. The stunning scenery, and additional wildlife opportunities like seeing Polar Bears make it a truly memorable experience.

Our Preferred Ocean Cruise Lines

Silversea Cruises

Silversea offers intimate, all-suite ocean cruising with a strong emphasis on personalised service, exceptional dining and destination experiences. Every suite includes butler service, while fares cover drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, speciality dining and an included shore excursion in each port on eligible voyages. Its smaller ships sail across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean, Alaska, Asia, Australia, Africa and South America, often reaching smaller and less-visited ports.

Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys offers a fresh take on luxury ocean travel, with stylish all-suite ships designed to feel more like a sophisticated hotel at sea. Fares include nine dining experiences, unlimited drinks including champagne, Wi-Fi, gratuities and wellness facilities. Journeys span the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Alaska, Asia, Northern Europe and beyond, combining famous destinations with lesser-visited ports.

Crystal Cruises

Crystal Cruises offers ultra-luxury ocean cruising aboard intimate ships, with spacious suites and highly personalised service – including butler service for every guest. Its all-inclusive fares cover premium drinks, dining, Wi-Fi and gratuities, with exceptional restaurants including the only Nobu dining experience at sea. Crystal sails to destinations across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean, Alaska, Asia, Africa, Australia and beyond, with experiences ashore curated by Abercrombie & Kent.

Seabourn

Seabourn offers ultra-luxury cruising aboard intimate, yacht-like ships, with all-suite, ocean-front accommodation and highly personalised service. Fares include fine dining, premium wines and spirits, Wi-Fi, gratuities and a complimentary in-suite bar, with most suites featuring a private veranda. Its ocean cruises explore the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, Japan, the Caribbean and beyond, often visiting smaller ports. There’s also a strong focus on exceptional cuisine, enrichment and relaxed, unhurried travel.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Seven Seas is all about ultra-luxury cruising with remarkably little left to pay for. Its all-suite ships carry just 496–822 guests, creating a spacious, uncrowded feel, with 99% of suites featuring private balconies. Fares include unlimited shore excursions, speciality dining, premium drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, laundry and 24-hour in-suite dining. Destinations span more than 550 ports worldwide, from the Mediterranean and Northern Europe to Alaska, Asia, Australia, Africa and South America.

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Cruises offers relaxed, upscale cruising aboard smaller ships carrying around 670–1,250 guests. Known for its excellent cuisine, spacious accommodation and attentive service, fares include speciality dining, Wi-Fi, gratuities and more. Its destination-focused itineraries span Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Alaska, Asia, Africa and South America, often visiting smaller ports and allowing plenty of time ashore. Suites offer additional space, premium amenities and, in higher categories, butler service.

Ambassador Cruise Line

Ambassador Cruise Line offers affordable-quality cruising on smaller ships, with a particularly strong focus on value and no-fly departures from regional UK ports. Fares include full-board dining, afternoon tea, entertainment, activities, leisure facilities and port fees, while the Ambassador Fare adds a drinks package and service charges. The ships offer a friendly, traditional British atmosphere, with itineraries across Europe, the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and beyond. It’s a great option for those wanting a comfortable, adult-only cruise without the price tag of luxury lines.

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is known for its smaller ships, friendly service and thoughtfully designed itineraries, with a particularly strong choice of UK departures. Cruises include full-board dining, entertainment, activities, leisure facilities, gratuities and selected drinks with lunch and dinner. Its ships sail to the Norwegian fjords, British Isles, Scandinavia, Mediterranean, Canaries, Caribbean and beyond, often focusing on scenic cruising and smaller ports that larger ships cannot reach.

Viking

Viking Ocean Cruises offers elegant, smaller ships carrying around 930 guests, with every stateroom featuring a private veranda. The experience is relaxed and destination-focused, with a complimentary shore excursion in every port, Wi-Fi, all meals, drinks with lunch and dinner, gratuities and access to the Nordic Spa included. Sailing across six continents, itineraries range from the Mediterranean and British Isles to Asia, Alaska, Australia and South America.

Our Cruise Policy

We believe that we’re the first travel agency in the country to have a full, comprehensive cruise policy. Whilst we know that cruising is an extremely popular way to see the world, and something we enjoy too, it’s not too difficult to see some of the impacts it has on both the environment and community. That’s why as a leading responsible travel agent, we have tried to balance both the curiosity and enthusiasm with cruising, with our belief that travel should have a positive impact wherever we visit. You can read the full policy by clicking the link below:

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