From the world’s great waterways to its dramatic coastlines, ocean and river cruises help you broaden your horizons even further. Best of all, no matter the ship, you will enjoy the cultural immersion on board and on shore that are the hallmark of any cruise. Experience richer exploration by ocean and by river on one seamless journey. Ocean & River Cruises bring you the best of both worlds.More discoveries, from riverside villages to historic coastal ports
Cruise award-winning fleets of ocean and river ships
Cultural enrichment on board and on shore by ocean and river
A greater value: Fly overseas once for two cruises in one
Truly connect to your destination by ocean and river cruises
Relax in streamlined Scandinavian spaces on both ships
Cruise award-winning fleets of ocean and river ships
Cultural enrichment on board and on shore by ocean and river
A greater value: Fly overseas once for two cruises in one
Truly connect to your destination by ocean and river cruises
Relax in streamlined Scandinavian spaces on both ships
OCEAN CRUISE
Sail aboard innovative, modern, amenity-filled ships. Choose from family friendly ships with rock climbing, bowling, ropes courses, or even a surf simulator. Or opt for a more adult-themed ship with contemporary spaces and onboard enrichment activities.
These cruise lines create a fun-filled atmosphere, perfect for vacationing friends and families, couples, and groups of all sizes. Action and fun are a top priority – featuring some of the best Broadway-style shows, quality dining in a variety of venues, memorable activities for kids of all ages, and other entertainment that’ll make you feel like you’re staying at one of the world’s top resorts. Not to mention you’ll be making port calls at some of the world’s most exciting destinations, all while only unpacking once. Now that’s a vacation everyone can agree on!
Onboard, you’ll find all kinds of travelers—cruise rookies checking out their very first ship, family reunions, honeymooners, social groups, and avid travelers looking for value.
These cruise lines create a fun-filled atmosphere, perfect for vacationing friends and families, couples, and groups of all sizes. Action and fun are a top priority – featuring some of the best Broadway-style shows, quality dining in a variety of venues, memorable activities for kids of all ages, and other entertainment that’ll make you feel like you’re staying at one of the world’s top resorts. Not to mention you’ll be making port calls at some of the world’s most exciting destinations, all while only unpacking once. Now that’s a vacation everyone can agree on!
Onboard, you’ll find all kinds of travelers—cruise rookies checking out their very first ship, family reunions, honeymooners, social groups, and avid travelers looking for value.
GLOBAL REACH
Ocean cruises have truly global reach, with options on virtually every continent.
Some cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian specialize in 7-day getaways including Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska or Mexico. Others like Holland America have ships that travel the globe with itineraries ranging from 3 to 120 nights!
In Europe, consider an ocean cruise as a great way to cover a lot of ground, but with the convenience of only unpacking once, and a modern, amenity filled ship to return home to each day after exciting adventures ashore. Consider the Panama Canal for an up-close look at this engineering marvel, or choose from one of many cruises to South America, Australia, New Zealand.
We work with you to find the itinerary that’s right for you, including the amount of time you have available for your vacation, the destinations and parts of the world you wish to see, and of course, a ship and itinerary that aligns with your preferred budget.
Some cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian specialize in 7-day getaways including Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska or Mexico. Others like Holland America have ships that travel the globe with itineraries ranging from 3 to 120 nights!
In Europe, consider an ocean cruise as a great way to cover a lot of ground, but with the convenience of only unpacking once, and a modern, amenity filled ship to return home to each day after exciting adventures ashore. Consider the Panama Canal for an up-close look at this engineering marvel, or choose from one of many cruises to South America, Australia, New Zealand.
We work with you to find the itinerary that’s right for you, including the amount of time you have available for your vacation, the destinations and parts of the world you wish to see, and of course, a ship and itinerary that aligns with your preferred budget.
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RIVER CRUISE
An immersive, enriching and inclusive experience aboard intimate boutique ships.
Imagine a vacation where you get to explore the treasures of Europe or Asia’s most fascinating cities, all in the lap of luxury while only unpacking once. You dock in the heart of each city, and English-speaking tour guides help you navigate through captivating town squares, and introduce you to local chefs, winemakers or chocolatiers. Each night you escape to the comfort of your stateroom while anticipating the day’s next port. Welcome to the world of river cruising. The popularity of river cruises has grown rapidly over the past few years as the word spreads about this wonderful way to explore the world aboard comfortable, modern ships. Cruise Holidays is an industry leader in helping travelers craft the river cruise itinerary of their dreams, whether it’s through Spain and Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, or a number of other destinations in Europe, Russia or Southeast Asia.
Guest on river cruises are explorers, more than they are cruisers. Getting into the history, culture and really becoming immersed in the destination is what these travelers are all about. They also know that a river cruise is one of the best ways to cover a lot of destinations without the wasted time of packing, unpacking and traveling over the road.
Imagine a vacation where you get to explore the treasures of Europe or Asia’s most fascinating cities, all in the lap of luxury while only unpacking once. You dock in the heart of each city, and English-speaking tour guides help you navigate through captivating town squares, and introduce you to local chefs, winemakers or chocolatiers. Each night you escape to the comfort of your stateroom while anticipating the day’s next port. Welcome to the world of river cruising. The popularity of river cruises has grown rapidly over the past few years as the word spreads about this wonderful way to explore the world aboard comfortable, modern ships. Cruise Holidays is an industry leader in helping travelers craft the river cruise itinerary of their dreams, whether it’s through Spain and Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, or a number of other destinations in Europe, Russia or Southeast Asia.
Guest on river cruises are explorers, more than they are cruisers. Getting into the history, culture and really becoming immersed in the destination is what these travelers are all about. They also know that a river cruise is one of the best ways to cover a lot of destinations without the wasted time of packing, unpacking and traveling over the road.
GLOBAL REACH
From the waterways of Europe, to Asia, Russia, and beyondFor first time river cruise guests looking to Europe, the most popular itineraries are the Danube (from Southern Germany through Austria to Hungary), or the Rhine (from Switzerland or Southern Germany sailing to the Netherlands).
Most river cruise lines offer a 14-night itinerary from Budapest to Amsterdam that combines both of these rivers, and this is one of the most popular itineraries, combining larger cultural centers like Budapest, Vienna, Cologne and Amsterdam with charming villages in Germany and Austria. Along the way, you’ll see stunning scenery including castles, rolling vineyards, and steep gorges – and of course – many locks!
Other popular European destinations include Provence and the South of France, or Paris and Normandy. One of our favorite river cruise destinations is the Douro Valley in Portugal, the whole region a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Further afield, river cruises can take you deep into Vietnam and Cambodia on the Mekong, through the great Yangtze river in China, or along the Irrawaddy in Myanmar.
Finally, there’s even unique itineraries aboard very intimate ships with just 20-30 guests sailing on the Zambezi river in Africa, or the Amazon in Peru.
Most river cruise lines offer a 14-night itinerary from Budapest to Amsterdam that combines both of these rivers, and this is one of the most popular itineraries, combining larger cultural centers like Budapest, Vienna, Cologne and Amsterdam with charming villages in Germany and Austria. Along the way, you’ll see stunning scenery including castles, rolling vineyards, and steep gorges – and of course – many locks!
Other popular European destinations include Provence and the South of France, or Paris and Normandy. One of our favorite river cruise destinations is the Douro Valley in Portugal, the whole region a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Further afield, river cruises can take you deep into Vietnam and Cambodia on the Mekong, through the great Yangtze river in China, or along the Irrawaddy in Myanmar.
Finally, there’s even unique itineraries aboard very intimate ships with just 20-30 guests sailing on the Zambezi river in Africa, or the Amazon in Peru.
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LUXURY CRUISES
While almost all cruises provide a sense of luxury, these cruise lines set themselves apart by offering exclusive perks to their passengers and creating a sense of intimacy that sometimes cannot be attained on larger ships. You can expect fewer passengers, elegant dining in a relaxed atmosphere, hand-crafted meals designed by award-winning chefs, and luxurious staterooms with plush bedding, more spacious bathrooms, and typically larger staterooms with more comfortable balconies. You may have a butler or a room steward assigned to fewer guests, leading to more personalized attention for you. Best of all, the ports you’ll explore are among the world’s most coveted: they are not always accessible by today’s largest ships, leaving you with fewer crowds and a feeling that you are truly experiencing a one-of-a-kind vacation.
Most of the guests onboard are typically well-traveled and have likely taken been on numerous cruises, and are collecting new adventures and destinations. When there are first-time cruisers aboard a luxury ship, they’re generally experienced travelers that avoid the “big name” places and brands, and look for a sense of exclusivity and privacy.
Most of the guests onboard are typically well-traveled and have likely taken been on numerous cruises, and are collecting new adventures and destinations. When there are first-time cruisers aboard a luxury ship, they’re generally experienced travelers that avoid the “big name” places and brands, and look for a sense of exclusivity and privacy.
GLOBAL REACH
From the waterways of Europe, to Asia, Russia, and beyond.While big-ship ocean cruises can offer an affordable getaway or shorter trip, luxury cruise lines specialize in immersive itineraries, many featuring off-the-beaten-path destinations out of reach of larger ships. World cruises and grand world voyages have a truly global reach, touching every continent. If you’ve been there and done that, consider a truly unique expedition style voyage with lines like Sea- bourn to Antarctic, or Crystal Cruises sailing through the Northwest Passage.
Of course, if time is limited, there are plenty of shorter options too, such as 7-night Greek Isles trips with lines like Windstar or Sea-bourn – still offering a luxurious experience onboard, and visiting smaller, unique destinations.
Of course, if time is limited, there are plenty of shorter options too, such as 7-night Greek Isles trips with lines like Windstar or Sea-bourn – still offering a luxurious experience onboard, and visiting smaller, unique destinations.
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Small boats. Small groups. Small footprint.
Welcome aboard. After a crew member gives you a quick tour of your cabin, take a stroll around the boat and head to the lounge for a glass of bubbly and to meet your shipmates. Then you’re off on an all-out active experience, thanks to our uncompromising commitment to going places and doing things others can’t. Small vessels—hosting 86 guests, tops—fulfill unimpeded excitement about truly getting in the wild with a few nature-leaning souls.
The splash of a whale tail, sparkling bioluminescence, calving glaciers, and the scent of plumeria in the valley... nestle into corners where nature leads (along with your trusty captain and crew, of course) and culture is strong. Unbeatable activity, expertise, and sunny service—with adventure, place, and connection at the heart of your experience.
No matter how you travel—with a companion, family, solo, or in a group—connection, place, and adventure are at the heart of your exploration. Uncover hidden treasures, meet locals (the human, feathered, and wild-and-woolly ones), and learn while having fun. Change the way you see the world.
The splash of a whale tail, sparkling bioluminescence, calving glaciers, and the scent of plumeria in the valley... nestle into corners where nature leads (along with your trusty captain and crew, of course) and culture is strong. Unbeatable activity, expertise, and sunny service—with adventure, place, and connection at the heart of your experience.
No matter how you travel—with a companion, family, solo, or in a group—connection, place, and adventure are at the heart of your exploration. Uncover hidden treasures, meet locals (the human, feathered, and wild-and-woolly ones), and learn while having fun. Change the way you see the world.
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