Lydia Barron

Lydia Barron

Senior Product Manager - Ocean & River Cruise

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Travel the world in comfort, all while unpacking just the once and there really is a cruise to match every budget, taste and age group. You’ll be amazed by what’s included, from all day dining to a wide choice of entertainment including kids clubs, fitness classes and evening entertainment. A cruise gives you the chance to enjoy the thrill of being on board a ship whilst visiting numerous destinations with ease and offering exceptional value.

Take a look at the different styles of cruising below and see what floats your boat...

Expedition

Travel to the ends of the Earth on an expedition cruise to either the Arctic or Antarctica on a holiday like no other. Revel in awe-inspiring beauty, mesmerising ice structures and a staggering array of wildlife.  Follow in the path of the world’s greatest explorers, discover remote sites and conquer your own personal challenge of reaching the Earth’s great wilderness frontiers. Expedition cruises aren’t leisure cruises, they focus on giving their passengers the means of dynamically experiencing and interacting with the spectacular Arctic's & Antarctica’s ecosystem.

Each vessel will have a comprehensive Expedition Team, experts in everything from geology to ornithology, marine biology to photography and will be eager to share their knowledge and passion to enrich your experience.

 

Penguins in Antarctica

Luxury

Luxury cruises focus on an intimate onboard experience with stunning accommodation, cuisine to rival the world's best restaurants and highly personalised service. Not only do these cruise holidays offer every possible indulgence, they also operate much smaller ships that can reach those less visited ports of call, giving you a truly immersive experience in every destination. 

Luxury cruises tend to come with more included shore excursions, speciality gourmet dining, included gratuities so you don’t have to worry about tipping and an abundance of premium wines and spirits to choose from.

 

A couple drinking champagne on a cruise ship balcony

Small Ship

Small ship holidays focus on intimacy and immersion in each port of call. You’ll reap the benefits of being able to journey to less visited places and dock in the heart of these destinations. With a closer ratio between guest and crew you’ll value the level of personalised service, exceeding all expectations.

Relax on board an authentic tall ship or indulge in the height of luxury and gastronomy aboard an ultra luxury ship. From elegant river cruising in Europe and Egypt, to grand expeditions in Antarctica and the Galapagos, small ship sailing is a truly rewarding way to travel.

 

Beaches of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

River

Watch towns, villages and mountains drift by in a peaceful, unhurried manner on an elegant river ship. Delve into some of the world's most fascinating countries and see these incredible destinations from a unique and intimate perspective. As you journey along the timeless waterways, enjoy stunning scenery and benefit from docking right in the heart of town and be ready to explore!

Choose from a huge variety of river cruise options from scenic cruising on the remarkable Rhine to floating along the serene and majestic waterways of The Mekong.

 

The canals of Venice, Italy

No Fly

Start your holiday straight away by cruising from a UK port, it’s quick, convenient and avoids the hassle of airport queues, security checks and any potential delays. What’s more, there’s no luggage restriction meaning you can take as many ball gowns and dinner jackets as you please! You will be able to cruise from ports dotted all over the UK to Northern Europe’s big attractions and beyond.

If you are feeling adventurous why not sail across the Atlantic Ocean on an iconic Transatlantic crossing, undoubtedly the grandest way to arrive into, or depart from New York City.

 

Panorama of Tromso, Norway

For more inspiration, take a look at our Cruise Holidays pages.