Danube in Depth

Scenic Crystal, Jewel and Jade accommodate 163 guests in stylish surroundings and offer a luxurious way to explore the great rivers of Europe. Sleek and contemporary, with an extensive list of onboard inclusions, Scenic’s aptly named Space-Ships are renowned for their high levels of personal service, relaxed ambience and inviting public areas.

French Escapade: The Riviera to Paris – Northbound

A new riverboat in Tauck’s Destination Fleet, this ship debuts in 2026 and will sail along the Rhone, with incredibly spacious suites and floor-to-ceiling windows across two of the decks. This new ship is supremely spacious with 80% of her cabins measuring 225 square feet or larger. Two decks have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French […]

Rhine Highlights with Amsterdam & Switzerland

Scenic’s original Space-Ships, Ruby and Pearl, accommodate 159 guests and offer a luxurious way to explore the great rivers of Europe. Sleek and contemporary, with an extensive list of onboard inclusions, Scenic’s aptly named Space-Ships are renowned for their high levels of personal service, relaxed ambience and inviting public areas.

Cruising the Norwegian Fjords – with Smithsonian Journeys

Sleek and stylish, Ponant’s wonderful Explorer yachts blend luxury and intimacy with a discreet elegance and tasteful décor. Named after six of France’s most famous explorers, Le Champlain, Le Lapérouse, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont d’Urville, Le Bellot and Le Jacques Cartier offer exciting and adventurous itineraries in the utmost comfort. Technologically advanced, with the latest […]

A Journey of Adriatic Coastal Beauty & Aegean Enchantment

Explora I launched in 2023 with Explora II following in 2024, and these luxury all-inclusive resort-style vessels marked the entrance of new cruise line Explora Journeys into the luxury cruise market. These identical ships feature spacious accommodation, generous outdoor areas, a huge choice of restaurants, an attractive guest to crew ratio of 1.25 to 1, […]

Grand Danube Cruise

Sister ships AmaBella and AmaVerde offer good sized and beautifully decorated accommodation, along with contemporary public areas with plenty of space to enjoy the views. AmaBella and AmaVerde offer the perfect home from home for 160 guests, with two lounges and two dining options, including the intimate Chef’s Table where you can watch the chef […]

Coastal Magic From Nice To Hamburg

Part of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ award-winning fleet, MS Europa will operate bilingually in German and English beginning in January 2026, opening a whole host of exciting voyages for the English-speaking market and offering a laid-back small ship cruising experience. MS Europa, like the rest of the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleet, is awarded five stars year after year […]

Northern Europe & the Kiel Canal

Just 56 fortunate couples enjoy a completely relaxed al fresco holiday experience and a quirky individual style of service that is way beyond the norm. This has to be one of our favourite travel experiences. We love the al fresco feel, dining outside for all meals if you wish, and even spending the night sleeping […]

Beautiful Bordeaux

Scenic’s pair of 149-guest ships – Sapphire and Diamond – were given a full makeover in 2017, bringing a new level of luxury to the rivers of France. Scenic Sapphire and Scenic Diamond offer stylish, spacious accommodation and a luxurious all-inclusive experience. The innovative onboard cooking school, Scenic Cullinaire, is a wonderful opportunity to immerse […]

Enchanting Rhine

AmaWaterways’ sophisticated ships offer spacious, beautifully decorated accommodation, along with inviting and contemporary public spaces. These innovative ships feature a heated sun deck swimming pool and large ‘twin balconies’ in many staterooms. Enjoy the informal style during the day whilst relaxing on the Sundeck, and in the evening indulge in the gourmet cuisine in the […]