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Embark on a luxury five star cruise to discover iconic ports and exotic destinations in absolute comfort. Step aboard luxury small ships and mega-luxury yachts to reach ports that the larger mainstream ships cannot, and discover incredible regions in a whole new way. With more inclusions and thoughtful touches, a luxury voyage is the cruise you deserve.

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8 Days Venice to Dubrovnik

Operator: Emerald Cruises

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17 Days Taipei to Tokyo

Operator: Scenic

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11 Days Broome to Darwin

Operator: Ponant

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11 Days Darwin to Broome

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Scenic
For more than 36 years Scenic have sought that which lies beyond the horizon, seeking out new experiences, landscapes and cultures to expand your consciousness....more The Scenic Eclipse fleet sets the standard in ocean cruising in terms of technology, size and luxury. State-of-the-art safety features allow us to unlock destinations only others can dream of. Designed to deliver the ultimate experience of a lifetime for only 228 guests, only 200 in the Polar regions, the Scenic Eclipse fleet takes ocean cruising to a whole new level – marrying luxury, discovery and safety, and giving guests the opportunity to explore above and beyond what was previously imaginable.
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Budget:Luxury
Known For:6 Star Cruising
Fleet Size:2
Ponant
It's time to join Ponant's team of experienced naturalist guides and expedition experts to discover some of the world’s most distant and sought-after shores,...more venture into the heart of extreme lands and be immersed in nature on one of many Zodiac outings and shore excursions. Whether you dream of stepping foot on the Antarctic Peninsula, witnessing the incredible rise of Montgomery reef in the Kimberley or meeting and interacting with local communities in the Arctic, Ponant, the world leader in luxury expeditions can take you there.
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Budget:Luxury
Known For:Luxury Expeditions
Fleet Size:13
Seabourn
Seabourn welcomes you to all-inclusive, luxury cruising refined to its purest form. Where hand-selected itineraries take you to places beyond the reach...more of larger ships. Cruising on a Seabourn ship is unlike any other form of travel. The experience is luxurious, yet relaxed - elegant, yet casual - sumptuous, yet understated. Our intimate ships visit the most desirable destinations worldwide, sailing to the heart of landmark cities, as well as to hidden gems where larger vessels cannot follow. Our ships attract interesting people, who seek to share experiences beyond the expected in places beyond the ordinary. Our acclaimed staff offers a unique style of heartfelt hospitality that is sincere, thoughtful and personal.
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Budget:Luxury
Known For:Inclusive Luxury
Fleet Size:7

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Adventures in Complete Comfort

Adventures in Complete Comfort

Return to a chilled glass of champagne after an exhilarating Zodiac excursion in the remote reaches of Antarctica. Elevate your adventure to far flung destinations with a touch of luxury.

Palaces and Private Shows

Palaces and Private Shows

Enjoy special experiences from musical revues to exclusive dance shows. Watch fiery flamenco in Barcelona or stroll through Catherine’s Palace in St. Petersburg accompanied by a string quartet.

An Epicurean Journey

An Epicurean Journey

Delight in exquisite dining experiences with some special touches, from wine pairing dinners and caviar tastings on board to visiting renowned restaurants and vineyards on shore.

Immersive Exploration

Immersive Exploration

Enrich your journey with a selection of included excursions curated to showcase the local life of each destination, or perhaps opt for a private driver and guide to tailor your onshore experience.

Suite Views

Suite Views

Enjoy the views from the comfort of your beautifully appointed suite. Relax by the window or step out onto your balcony to watch the world glide by as you take in Alaska’s pristine coastline or the Mediterranean's sundrenched ports.

Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their voyages on a luxury cruise ship

Impressive ship and itinerary     , QLD, Australia, Jul 2024
This was our first time with Emerald Azzuarra having previously travelled on the Scenic Eclipse. We loved the relaxed and non crowded feel of Azzurra. Being a smaller ship it was able to go to ports the bigger cruise lines cannot reach which was fabulous. We realized how great this was when we visited places like Debrovnick and Split that had 3-4 ...read more other big cruise lines in port and the places were PACKED! This itinerary was fabulous. We travelled mostly overnight and woke up each morning to a postcard view of a new town. The Croatian coastline and towns were stunning. Montenegro was just as beautiful, and whilst Albania was interesting , one day was perfect. Coming through the Corinth Cananl with only centimetres to spare on either side was a highlight.

The Emerald Azzurra crew were also amazing. Friendly, personable and attentive. Nothing was a problem for them. There are a few things Emerald need to work on such as food choices and consistency of quality though. We were told they are bringing people from Scenic Eclipse to elevate the experience. Emerald Azzurra is not in the class of Scenic Eclipse yet but has all the elements to be just as impressive with a bit more work. Overall we loved the trip and would travel with Emerald again.
Iconic transatlantic voyage experience     , QLD, Australia, Jun 2024
We absolutely loved our Queen Mary 2 Southampton to New York transatlantic crossing. Everything was perfect. We felt the food was higher quality than our experience of other cruise ships and the staff were far more attentive and seemed happier. The quality of the lectures was outstanding. We had lectures from Mensun Bound from Oxford University on his ...read more expedition which found Shackleton’s ship the Endurance I. Antarctica. Other lectures on the Concord by an ex Concord pilot were also outstanding and lectures about the history of espionage. All outstanding.

The ship itself is older but has been refurbished so is excellently maintained. We actually loved the size of the ship. It was large enough to contain all of the usual amenities but it was significantly smaller than some so we found it excellent to get around and feel like we were close to everything. One of the best aspects is that for the number of passengers there are a huge number of quiet spaces that you could go to if you want to be on your own bit equally there was always somewhere buzzing if you were chasing that.

We loved the gala nights - one was red and gold theme and the other was masquerade. It was lovely seeing everyone’s outfits and watching so many great ballroom dancers. However, it was not stuffy at all. We can’t really dance but we were made to feel welcome and it was fine for us to just do our low level shuffling or more modern dance style - anything goes really.

Another highlight was the afternoon tea everyday. Just lovely! Each day was a different musician - string quartet / pianist / cellist etc. the white glove service of fresh sandwiches, beautiful pastries, and scones was just so lovely. All day room service is also included I. The regular price and we really enjoyed this on a couple of occasions.

Apart from this, the whole reality that you are crossing the Atlantic and thoughts of where we were in relation to the Titanic made this a really poignant cruise experience.

Finally, the final approach into New York was just incredible. Under the bridge with the funnels just clearing, followed by cruising past the Statue of Liberty, and finally seeing that Manhattan skyline is an unbeatable way to arrive in New York. We absolutely loved it!!!!
Kimberley Coastal Expedition   , NSW, Australia, Jun 2024
Great trip - Broome inclusions were brilliant, flights good and the APT team were fantastic! Cruise was beyond our expectations- excellent food and service, great accommodation and wonderful crew who looked after us superbly - I could not recommend this trip highly enough!
Excellent Kimberley Expedition     , NSW, Australia, Jun 2024
Our Kimberley Coastal Expedition and 3 Day Broome add on (thanks to APT), was a fantastic trip. We travelled with APT who used the Ponant Luxury Expedition ship the Le Laperouse. We went out each day exploring the Kimberleys on zodiacs and had an expert naturalist with us to share their vast knowledge on this beautiful region. We saw loads of wildlife ...read more ranging from turtles, crocodiles, sharks, fish, birds, as well as aboriginal art and fantastic scenery. The ratio of crew to passengers was 1:1 so service was fantastic. The meals and entertainment on board were great and we really enjoyed our daily briefings in the theatre each afternoon. We would like to thank Rachael from Global Journeys, the APT team of Margie and Lauren, all our naturalists especially Kiwi Ed and the Le Laperouse crew, for making this a memorable holiday.

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