Cruise Inspiration
Our experts have created and curated these tailor-made cruises ideas to get you started. Take the time to search through them and find something that is the spark for your unique cruise adventure.
River Cruises
For millennia, rivers have provided a lifeline that has led to the creation of civilizations all over the world. Today, people still live by the world’s most iconic rivers, often side-by-side with the legacies their ancestors have left behind.
For the curious traveller, rivers have a strong and somewhat romantic allure. Follow their course and you are sure to discover people with a fascinating history, culture and a strong sense of place. Our collection of river cruises concentrates on Europe, North Africa and Asia, where rivers shape the lives of the people who depend on them.
Escape the cities and cruise along some of the world’s greatest rivers, exploring lesser-known sites in comfort and luxury. Time spent sailing is incredibly relaxing and a wonderful opportunity to observe picturesque landscapes and watch rural life. Onboard the ship you’ll have the opportunity to try cookery lessons, enjoy a spa treatment or attend lectures from specialist guest speakers.
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Amazon
The mightiest river of all with the largest volume of water, it is an iconic ‘must see’ destination. The Amazon plays host to one of the world’s most impressive collections of fauna and flora and is the perfect place to explore by boat. Lying on the equator, the Amazon can be visited throughout the year. Travelling by small boat is the ideal way to explore this watery wildernesses of the Ecuadorian Amazon, Brazilian Amazon or Peruvian Amazon. Take advantage of daily guided excursions that get you off the beaten track, exploring the forest, different habitats, tributaries and local communities.
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Mekong
There can be no tapestry of river life as rich as Southeast Asia’s Mekong. Travel one of the world’s great waterways through Cambodia and Vietnam, exploring these two inextricably linked yet strikingly diverse cultures. There is no better way to uncover the mysteries of Asia than a river cruise on its main artery the magnificent Mekong. Travelling aboard one of our Mekong River Boats, the practicalities for the traveller of a direct shipping link between Saigon and Angkor are apparent. One need no longer suffer the inconvenience of checking in and out of hotels and enduring bumpy roads to visit these magnificent places.
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Nile
With so much focus on the Nile, a cruise offers the perfect platform from which to access many of the country’s greatest archaeological treasures and sights. There are many boats to choose from, however, we only work with a handful of the smaller vessels and know each of them personally and can advise which would best suit your holiday depending on the type of experience you are looking for.
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Yangtze
Arguably China’s most dramatic river, the Yangtze has been celebrated in poetry and painting for at least 2,000 years. It is one of China’s most important transport routes, carrying a huge amount of cargo and passengers, yet also one of China’s most formidable barriers. During the course of a cruise on the Yangtze, your boat will pass through the most impressive section of the whole river, the famous Three Gorges. The scenery is unrivalled anywhere with crystalline waters, rich forest and soaring rock formations little altered for thousands of years.
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Ganges
The cradle of Indian civilisation to many, the Ganges is the start and end of all life to Hindus. On the surface, life on the River Ganges is a mixture of serene calm and bustling movement; each stretch brings a different kind of energy. But dip more than just a toe into this area, and you will discover that the water, the people and the culture are all intrinsically linked. Embarking on a river journey on the Ganges River offers unrivalled experiences and discoveries, allowing one to dive into the depths of a complex and fascinating history influenced by this mighty river.
About our boat selection.
Russia
Volga Dream River Cruise
India
Pandaw River Cruises
Cambodia
Pandaw River Cruises – Asia
Ecuador
M/V Manatee Amazon Explorer
Nile Cruises
Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau
Egypt
Sanctuary Nile Adventurer
Cambodia
Aqua Mekong
China
Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer
India
ABN Charaidew II
India
ABN Rajmahal
India
ABN Sukapha
Ecuador
Anakonda
Experiences
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Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Sue Grimwood
In the late ’90s, I booked myself on an expeditionary voyage into the Antarctic Circle and was instantly hooked. Since then, I’ve returned to Antarctica a number of times and ventured deep into the Arctic – from Svalbard to the Russian and Canadian Arctic – always chasing that same sense of wonder. It’s this rare personal experience of the world’s polar extremes that I bring to every journey I plan.
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Roxy Dukes
My specialist areas are the Americas and polar regions, where I’ve formed lasting connections with both the land and its people. Known for bringing these wild places to life, I design immersive programmes that go beyond the ordinary, helping my clients to connect with nature in a deep and meaningful way.
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Paul Craven
Paul is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Central Asia and the Silk Route.
I first travelled to Vietnam in 1988, when tourism was barely a concept, and have been visiting Central Asia since it was still behind the Iron Curtain. Such first-hand experience makes all the difference when talking to clients. I know the importance of asking questions, not taking the first answer as gospel, and matching the right destination to the right person.
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