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— Cruise & River Cruise —

Unpack once, wake somewhere new each morning.

Mediterranean yacht charters. Antarctic expeditions. Mekong river cruises. The cruise renaissance — for travellers who once thought cruising wasn't for them.

— Why this style with us —

Cruise & River Cruise — done thoughtfully.

Cruising in 2026 isn't what it was. Today's luxury cruises and expedition voyages are small, beautifully designed, and genuinely intimate — 100-200 guests at most, with cuisine and service rivalling the world's best hotels. River cruises move slowly through landscapes you can't easily reach by land. We've sailed Silversea, Crystal, Scenic, Ponant, Hurtigruten — and know which lines deliver real luxury and which are still trading on heritage.

— What sets us apart —

Three things we always get right.

01

Small-ship and yacht cruises only

We don't book mass-market mega-ships. Our suggestions cap at 200-300 guests so service remains exceptional and ports remain interesting.

02

Suites with butlers

On luxury lines, every suite has a butler. Unpack once, dinner reservations handled, laundry returned the same day.

03

Curated shore excursions, not group buses

Private guides at each port, small group experiences, sometimes overnight extensions ashore. Skip the crowds.

Adriatic cruising
— Where we recommend —

Best places, chosen for this style of journey.

Mediterranean (yacht charter or small cruise)

Croatia + Greek islands on a sailing yacht (8-12 guests). Or Silversea's classic Med routes — Capri, Amalfi, Mallorca.

Antarctica (Ponant or Scenic Eclipse)

Twelve-day expedition voyage — penguins, icebergs, scientific lectures, zodiac landings. Once-in-a-lifetime.

Mekong River Cruise (Aqua Mekong)

Vietnam + Cambodia by riverboat. Floating markets, ancient temples, intimate ship, exceptional cuisine.

Norwegian Fjords (Hurtigruten Signature)

Coastal Norway, year-round. Northern Lights in winter, midnight sun in summer. Working coastal route, real Norway, no tourist bubble.

— Signature experiences —

Moments only this style delivers.

Mediterranean ports
— Sample itinerary —

A week, shaped around what matters.

An example — every journey we plan is unique to you.

Day 1

Arrive Athens. Embark Silversea or your charter yacht. Welcome dinner at sea. Sleep with the engine quietly humming.

Day 2

Wake at Mykonos. Private tour with local guide — quiet neighbourhoods, traditional bakery, hidden cove. Lunch on board. Sail at sunset.

Day 3

Wake at Santorini. Caldera viewing breakfast on deck. Private wine tasting on cliff above Oia. Sunset over the volcano.

Day 4

Sea day. Spa, sun deck, ship's tasting menu lunch. Afternoon lecture from the destination expert. Long sunset.

Day 5

Wake at Patmos. UNESCO monastery visit with priest-led tour. Lunch in a fishing village. Swim from the back of the ship.

Day 6

Wake at Rhodes. Old city walk with archaeologist. Lunch on a private terrace. Last night gala dinner at sea.

Day 7

Disembark Athens. Optional extension at Hotel Grande Bretagne. Home tomorrow or onwards.

I said I'd never go on a cruise. Kishan asked me to try a 100-guest Silversea voyage in Greece. He was right. It wasn't 'cruising' as I'd imagined — it was a yacht. A different small island every day, butler service, exceptional food. I've booked Antarctica next.
— Helen · Greek Islands cruise, 2024
— Begin your journey —

Plan your cruise & river cruise with us.

Tell us when, where, and what matters — we'll craft every detail of your bespoke journey.

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