Our Voyage Consultants
I am the Reservations Manager at The Cruise Line with nearly 9 years of experience. My love for cruising has grown through recent voyages on Oceania Vista, Regent Seven Seas Grandeur, and Explora I. As a leader, I share my passion for cruising, combining it with a commitment to excellence in service.
With nearly 30 years in travel and 13 at The Cruise Line, my passion for cruising continues to grow. A transformative expedition on Seabourn Venture in northern Scotland and a mesmerising voyage to Iceland on Explora I were highlights. I take pride in crafting unforgettable journeys tailored to each client’s unique aspirations.
With 30 years in the travel industry, my passion for cruising creates unforgettable experiences. Recent voyages on Seabourn Venture to Antarctica and Seabourn Ovation from Monaco to Barcelona were highlights. Exploring ships like Oceania Vista and Silver Moon in Southampton further fuels my dedication to crafting lasting memories in the world of cruising.
As Assistant Reservations Manager with nearly a decade of experience, including six years at The Cruise Line, I specialise in bespoke cruise packages and tailored advice. My travels include New Zealand, Explora I in the Caribbean, Oceania Vista, and P&O Azura, enriching my passion for crafting exceptional cruise experiences.
In my 16 years at The Cruise Line, I’ve enjoyed many luxurious cruises, including a memorable Caribbean journey with SeaDream Yacht Club and a fantastic Los Angeles to Vancouver sailing with Explora. These experiences allow me to craft tailored journeys for clients, ensuring each cruise perfectly aligns with their preferences and desires.
With over 25 years in the travel industry, specialising in cruising, I’ve explored incredible destinations through renowned lines like Seabourn, Regent, Crystal, Celebrity, and Cunard. My extensive knowledge and passion for cruising enable me to craft dream holidays that create unforgettable memories for my clients.
With over a decade in travel sales, I specialise in creating bespoke itineraries. My journeys include sailing the Danube with Riverside Luxury Cruises, exploring the Mediterranean aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth, and recently cruising with Star Clippers. Visits to ships from Oceania, Hurtigruten, and Windstar have further enhanced my expertise, allowing me to craft exceptional travel experiences.
I’m delighted to introduce the latest Spring Edition of our Luxury Cruise Collection – a hand-picked selection of voyages that may just be our most exciting yet. Inside, you’ll discover exclusive savings with Silversea and Regent Seven Seas, alongside opportunities to explore extraordinary destinations such as Antarctica with Scenic and Atlas Ocean Voyages. With hundreds of exceptional cruise offers available, this collection showcases the very best in ocean, river, and expedition cruising.
Whether you’re seeking a last-minute escape this summer, planning ahead for 2026, or hoping to extend your holiday with one of our tailormade Cruise & Stay experiences, this edition is designed to inspire.
You’ll also find a trio of new articles from leading travel writers, covering everything from the rise of ultra-luxury hotel cruises with Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons, to the growing movement towards sustainable cruising with lines such as Explora Journeys and Seabourn. We’ve even teed up a spotlight on golf-themed sailings, featuring cruises where you can refine your swing both onboard and ashore.
If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, our award-winning team is just a phone call away – ready to help you plan the cruise you truly want.
To find out more about the voyages in this collection or to enquire about alternative sailings, call us on 0808 258 4131 and quote LCCAPR25. You can also explore the full edition online at www.cruiseline.co.uk.
We look forward to helping you plan your next unforgettable journey.
Warm regards,
David JR Smith, Managing Director, The Cruise Line
Louisa Maynard
Paul Andrews
Jess Claxton
Lynne Burt
Lauren Bishop
Nikki Morgan Kirsty Anscomb
Step into a world of all-inclusive, ultra-luxury cruising with Seabourn, where thoughtfully curated itineraries take you beyond the ordinary to destinations unreachable by larger ships. With an award-winning reputation for intuitive service and relaxed elegance, each voyage offers a refined, intimate escape that feels like a home away from home.
Take advantage of 10% early booking savings on Seabourn’s new 2026/2027 itineraries through Japan, Singapore and Southeast Asia. Visiting 46 ports across 11 countries, these 19 unique journeys span 21 departures, each offering immersive discovery with Seabourn’s signature ultra-luxury experience.
EXOTIC CARIBBEAN BARBADOS ROUNDTRIP
Seabourn Ovation | 16 nights | 23 Jan 2026
CARIBBEAN GEMS
BARBADOS ROUNDTRIP
Seabourn Ovation | 10 nights | 5 Feb 2026
Itinerary highlights: Bridgetown, Castries, St. John’s, Carambola Beach, Great Harbour, Philipsburg, Sopers Hole, Port Elizabeth, Saint George, Bridgetown
Itinerary highlights: Bridgetown, Carambola Beach, Trois Ilets, Point-a-Pitre, Roseau, Rodney Bay, Bridgetown
Experience the art of luxurious travel with Oceania Cruises, where exceptional value meets elegant exploration. With special offers available on selected 2025 and 2026 sailings, discover iconic destinations such as the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Alaska and Asia in signature Oceania style.
Onboard, indulge in gourmet cuisine crafted by master chefs, relax in beautifully appointed staterooms and enjoy world-class facilities from serene spas to immersive shore excursions. Every detail is designed to enrich your journey and exceed expectations.
Itinerary highlights: Barcelona, Provence (Marseille), SaintTropez, Monte Carlo, Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples/Pompeii, Syracuse (Sicily), Santorini, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Mykonos, Athens (Piraeus)
Set sail on a luxury journey with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, where every detail is taken care of aboard beautifully designed river ships. Enjoy spacious comfort, exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences, and tailored Freechoice excursions that let you explore at your own pace.
Whether discovering Europe’s historic waterways or exotic destinations, indulge in a voyage where sophistication meets adventure, with exceptional service and unforgettable memories at every port.
Scenic Eclipse sets a new standard in ultra-luxury ocean cruising, combining cutting-edge design with all-inclusive exploration. These 6-star Discovery Yachts take you to 350 ports across 49 countries and all seven continents, offering once-ina-lifetime experiences along the way. Every journey with Scenic Eclipse is carefully crafted for comfort, with spacious suites, world-class service and personalised touches throughout. Whether it’s the polar wonders of Antarctica or the vibrant charm of Asia, this is ocean travel reimagined where luxury meets true discovery.
Itinerary highlights: Budapest Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Melk, Brandstatt, Passau, Regensburg Munich
Itinerary highlights: Basel, Kehl, Strasbourg, Rastatt, Baden-Baden, Mannheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Amsterdam
Itinerary highlights: Marseille, Tarascon, Arles, Avignon , Vienne Macon, Lyon
Itinerary highlights: Bucharest Giurgiu, Silistra, Rousse, Iron Gates, Belgrade, Osijek, Mohacs, Budapest
Tour, Waiheke Island History and Heritage Tour, Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Tour. Fly to Queenstown for a 3-night hotel stay & Walter Peak BBQ Dinner Cruise, Glen Orchy & Dart River Wilderness Safari &private Gourmet Wine Tour. Transfer from hotel to Bluff
There are thousands of reasons for sailing with Silversea, but we think you’ll like up to £3,500 savings per suite most of all. Make plans to enjoy these limitedtime savings and 15% reduced deposit – available exclusively with our Doorto-Door and Port-to-Port All-Inclusive fares. This offer is available on more than 500 Ocean and Expedition voyages departing through 2026.
Itinerary highlights: Melbourne, Hobart (overnight), Dunedin, Lyttelton, Wellington, Napier, Auckland
Itinerary highlights: Bridgetown, Castries, Philipsburg, St. Thomas, Basseterre, St John, Roseau, Bequia, Willemstad, Bridgetown
Itinerary highlights: Tokyo, Osaka , Hiroshima, Kanmon Strait, Fukuoka, Busan, Kanazawa, Aomori, Hakodate, Tokyo
Explora Journeys invites you to experience the pinnacle of ocean luxury with The Unique Oceans Offer Enjoy a one-suite category upgrade, savings of up to 25%, and a 15% reduced deposit, ensuring the ultimate in luxury for your journey. Designed to evoke the intimacy of a private yacht, our suites provide an oasis of sophistication, featuring breathtaking ocean views, spacious living areas, and refined European elegance. Each suite serves as the perfect sanctuary, allowing you to unwind and recharge as you explore extraordinary destinations.
Beyond the comfort of your suite, immerse yourself in world-class dining, fine beverages, and wellness programmes inspired by the ocean. Every moment is thoughtfully curated to enrich your voyage, with a wealth of inclusive experiences that inspire and elevate your journey into the Ocean State of Mind.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® offers an allinclusive ultra-luxury experience that is truly Unrivalled at Sea™ Explore over 550 captivating destinations worldwide, all while enjoying the unrivalled space, elegance, and comfort aboard The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet®
Every detail of your journey is meticulously curated from the moment you embark, ensuring a seamless experience. You’ll be pampered by the warmth of Heartfelt Hospitality™, delivered by an exceptional crew dedicated to taking care of every detail with unmatched attention and care.
FABLED FORESTS & FJORDS REYKJAVIK TO SOUTHAMPTON
Itinerary highlights: Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Torshavn (Faroe Islands), Lerwick (Shetland Islands), Maloy, Nordfjordeid, Bergen, Ulvik, Haugesund, Arendal, Oslo Skagen, Amsterdam, Bruges (Zeebrugge), Southampton
Itinerary highlights: Oslo, Lysekil, Skagen, Kristiansand, Stavanger, Olden, Kristiansund, Trondheim, Hammerfest, North Cape (Honningsvag), Tromso, Leknes, Alesund, Lerwick (Shetland Islands), Invergordon, Edinburgh (Newhaven), Tyne (Newcastle), Amsterdam
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Crystal is known for setting the standard in luxury cruising, earning its reputation as a true leader in refined ocean travel. Guests return time and again to enjoy personal butler service in every room and suite, intuitive hospitality from a dedicated crew, and unrivalled attention to detail throughout each voyage.
Dine at the only restaurant at sea by globally renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa, and unwind in expansive surroundings that offer the highest space-to-guest ratio in cruising. With one of the most attentive crew-to-guest ratios at sea, Crystal offers a sanctuary where sophistication, comfort, and personalised service come together to create a home away from home.
Itinerary highlights: Mombasa,
Itinerary highlights: Mumbai, Mormugao (Goa), Colombo, Male Praslin, La Digue, Mahe
ELEVATE YOUR GAME
Tee Time
Take a swing at a golf cruise, says Teresa Machan
LA BELLE FRANCE
Golf courses in France tend to get overshadowed by those in Spain and Portugal. New this summer from Uniworld is a cruise on the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde rivers that visits two beautiful French courses in Bordeaux. Set among trees with water hazards and views of the region’s rolling vineyards, Cabot Bordeaux offers dual 18-hole courses. The family-run Grand St Emilionnais, a few miles from the UNESCO-listed village of St Emilion, unfolds in a valley framed by manicured vineyards. St Emilion is renowned for its merlots, so leave time to explore.
The line also has an optional Let’s Go Golfing in Étretat experience on its Paris and Normandy itinerary. The 18-hole seaside course offers two nine-hole loops that take players to the cliff edge. Uniworld’s optional golf package includes an 18-hole game with a cart and balls, lunch and transfers.
How to book: An eight-day Brilliant Bordeaux cruise round-trip from Bordeaux costs from £2,998pp, departing on 1 June 2025. Golf package from £699pp.
IT’S TEE-TIME SOMEWHERE
If a variety of international greens is on the wish list, Azamara’s line-up is hard to beat. The ocean cruise operator partners with PerryGolf, to offer experiences on the Iberian peninsula, Greece, France, Scotland, Ireland and Italy.
A new Norwegian cruise coinciding with the midnight sun includes rounds on the remote Lofoten Links, in the spectacular Lofoten archipelago, and play on the
world’s most northerly 18-hole course, in Tromso in the Arctic Circle.
Long-haul options include the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand, Vietnam, Bali, Hong Kong and Japan. All-inclusive golf packages include carts, caddies and balls, boxed lunches and post-play clubhouse drinks and transfers.
How to book: A seven-night Caribbean Golf Cruise from Barbados to San Juan costs from $1,999pp excluding flights, departing on November 15, 2025. Includes three rounds of golf at each of Sandals Golf & Country Club in St Lucia, Royal St Kitts Golf Course and Nevis Four Seasons.
The Danube is one of Europe’s most scenic river-cruise destinations and it’s also a springboard to some fabulous greens. Golfers on board AmaMagna can add rounds to an action-packed itinerary that visits Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia.
Courses include the hand-mown greens and fairways of Bad Griesbach in Germany, The Oaks Prague International – considered the top course in the Czech Republic – and the 27-hole course at Ramsau, in the foothills of the Australian Alps, and host of the Austrian Open.
This is a luxury golf holiday with transfers by Mercedes car, a la carte lunches with beer and wine, golf carts, club cleaning, a dozen Callaway Chrome Soft Tour golf balls, course guides and a shoe bag.
Most suites on AmaMagna have full balconies and there is a large wellness area and a pickleball court on board.
How to book: A seven-night Magna on the Danube cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest costs from £4,1077pp departing on July 20, 2025. Includes flights and transfers. Golf packages cost £1,999 for four rounds; £2,399 for five.
A FINE TIME ON THE RHINE
This Rhine river cruise with Amadeus River Cruises visits four spectacular golf clubs. Beginning in Amsterdam, the itinerary visits Cologne, famous for its markets and beautiful cathedral, Koblenz, one of Germany’s oldest and most beautiful cities, and Rudesheim, whose Old Town is full of half-timbered buildings and cosy inns. Among the included (non-golfing) excursions are a visit to Reichsburg Castle, a walking tour in Cochem and a scenic canal cruise in Amsterdam.
Greens include The Golf Club St LeonRot, near Heidelberg, Le Kempferhof Golf, located 15 minutes from Strasbourg, in the Alsace region of France, the Jakobsberg Golf Resort, set above the Lorelei valley in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley and the serene Velderhof Golf Club, not far from the cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf. The Amadeus Star has 70 cabins and 12 suites.
How to book: An eight-day Golf Cruise on the Rhine trip costs from £3,716pp, departing on October 7, 2025. Includes reserved tee times, green fees, shared carts, transfers and the services of a golf expert and tour leader.
SWING INTO AUTUMN
Grab the chance to combine some lateseason sunshine with play on courses in the Balearic Islands, Spain, Italy Portugal. This cruise on the luxurious Europea 2 departs from Naples and calls at Ajaccio (Corsica), Alghero (Sardinia), Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Malaga and Cadiz in Spain and Lisbon in Portugal.
Golf Son Gual in Palma de Mallorca offers 18 sporty holes located in the island’s highlands. In Valencia, the visually exciting Campo de Golf El Saler is located on the coast. The mix of Scottish links and Mediterranean parkland makes the most of the unspoilt dune landscape.
How to book: A 10-night Mediterranean cruise from Naples to Lisbon costs from €5,990pp, departing on October 11, 2025. The Golf packages cost €1,490 for three rounds, including golf in Palma de Mallorca, Valencia and Malaga, transfers to the courses and snacks during play. Excludes flights.
Cabot Bordeaux
Lofoten Links
Bad Griesbach
Golf Son Gual
The Golf Club St Leon-Rot Golf Cruise on EUROPA 2
Sail along the magnificent Magdalena River and discover the vibrant spirit of Colombia, the “Land of a Thousand Rhythms.” From the historic streets of Palenque, the first free city in Colombia, to the colourful energy of Getsemaní in Cartagena, every moment reveals a rich tapestry of culture, music and tradition.
Experience the rhythms of cumbia and vallenato, and witness how Spanish and pre-colonial influences have shaped the heart and soul of this captivating country. With every step ashore and each encounter along the riverbank, be inspired by the warmth of the people and the enduring beauty of Colombia’s most iconic waterway.
Departures available throughout May 25 – June 27
MAGIC OF COLOMBIA
BARRANQUILLA TO CARTAGENA
AmaMelodia | 10 nights cruise & land package | 14 Sep 2025
Itinerary highlights: Barranquilla, Nueva Venecia, Santa Barbara de Pinto, Mompox El Banco, Magangue, Calamar, Cartagena
WONDERS OF COLOMBIA
CARTAGENA TO BARRANQUILLA
AmaMagdalena | 7 nights | 11 Oct 2025
Itinerary highlights: Cartagena, Gambote, Palenque, Calamar, Santa Barbara de Pinto, Mompox El Banco, Magangue, Nueva Venecia, Barranquilla
Flights from London or Manchester (regional supplements from just £75pp) | Overseas transfers to and from ship | Save £750 per couple 7-night river cruise in elegantly appointed twin balcony stateroom Nightly entertainment including cultural performances High-quality Wi-Fi | Wine, beer and soft drinks included during lunch and dinner | Sip & Sail cocktail hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks | A variety of excursions, including birdwatching and boat tours | 24/7 Colombian coffee and tea station INCLUDES Twin-Balcony stateroom from £5,249pp Luxury Suite from £6,399pp
7 night cruise available from £4,155pp
Twin-Balcony stateroom from £4,149pp Luxury Suite from £5,689pp
A NOVEMBER ESCAPE ON
French & Italian Riviera
No better way to prepare for winter, or to escape from it, than to join a short November cruise from Rome to Barcelona, taking in a few headline ports along the way. by Andrew Maclear
Azamara’s supremely comfortable Quest provides the mode of transport and Rome, Florence, Monaco, Portoferraio, Genoa, Mahon and Barcelona the destinations. All cruises having Rome as their start or close use the Port of Civitavecchia, some sixty miles from the eternal city. Rarely mentioned other as stepping on & stepping off point, Civitavecchia is a small, engaging city and worth an overnight stay prior to sailing away.
Azamara’s mid-size ship is set across eleven decks, with a principal dining venue plus two speciality restaurants, Prime C and Aqualina. (A steak house and Italian venue respectively).
Add to this various bars, coffee stops, libraries, spa areas and decks – this ship feels spacious and uncrowded even when at full capacity. If seven days of fine dining, sea air and room service appeal to you –then this is all to hand. And if a little light walking and mooching around some laid back Mediterranean cities speaks to you – that’s all here as well. First stop is Livorno – from where Florence and Pisa are easily accessed. Florence, most especially, the ever seductive birthplace of the Renaissance. An almost mandatory steeping ashore point is Genoa and its
labyrinth of alleyways occupied by all manner of artisans, small shops and corner bars. Portoferraio provides the quintessential, picture perfect Italian port, easily circumnavigated in a few hours and peppered with innumerable café stops. Marseille is the big bustling, multicultural star of the French Riviera, and home to all manner of culinary experiences or, if simply in search of a gift –some rather
excellent soap. If money is no object, stop for lunch at the Café de Paris in Monaco or just keep walking, pick up a sandwich and watch the well-heeled residents vie for parking space in their Lamborghinis. Mahon, second largest of The Balearic Islands is another city easily navigable on foot; a blush of English influence still evident in its architecture and in the island’s most celebrated beverage – gin. Once all these destinations have been perused, then Barcelona will be on the horizon which in itself demands several days to even scratch the surface.
Azamara has a comprehensive tour package, from light walking to more robust day long excursions. Its culinary standards might exceed your expectations and staff and room service are brisk and courteous. The great cruise luxury is breakfast delivered to your room and, November weather permitting, can be taken on the balcony. If you´re fortunate with clear skies and balmy temperatures, then a mixture of ship board lounging and light sight-seeing will quickly absorb seven days. This combined with the congenial environment of this elegant ship will render the winter ahead tolerable and likely be calling you back for more Azamara in the spring.
Set sail with Atlas Ocean Voyages and embark on an unforgettable journey to a few explored destinations. From the moment you arrive, anticipation turns to awe as you discover breathtaking landscapes, taste new flavours, and connect with passionate locals eager to share their culture.
Aboard an intimate yacht, every moment is designed to bring you closer to the world’s most remarkable places, offering truly unique, immersive experiences.
Traveller | 11 nights | 5 Dec 2026
5 Dec 2026 Fly from London to Punta Arenas, Chile
6 Dec 2026 Punta Arenas, Chile – private transfer to hotel for 1-night stay
7 Dec 2026 King George Island, South Shetland Islands – take the charter flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island, and transfer to the port and board World Traveller for your cruise
8-13 Dec 2026 Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
14 Dec 2026
King George Island, South Shetland Islands – disembark World Traveller and transfer to the airport for your charter flight back to Punta Arenas
14 Dec 2026 Punta Arenas, Chile – private transfer to hotel for 1-night stay
15 Dec 2026
Punta Arenas, Chile – private transfer to the airport for your return flight to London
16 Dec 2026 Arrive in the UK
