ABERCROMBIE & KENT
The Nile on Sunboat III
Ideal for: Those looking to get off the beaten track
As a company known for operating high-end canal and river cruises across iconic European waterways, Abercrombie & Kent has become the go-to operator for cruise enthusiasts worldwide.
Although synonymous with European adventure, the provider also offers some cruise opportunities that are a little off the beaten track.
As a floating oasis, the Sunboat III on The Nile, part of Sanctuary Retreats’ fleet, offers the perfect combination of luxury and intimacy on the world’s longest river. Styled to reflect Egyptian architecture, the vessel includes poolside cabanas, 14 luxury cabins and two suites with balconies.
With a shorter draft than most cruise ships, the ship is able to explore areas that can’t be reached by most vessels, making it perfect for would-be explorers looking to negotiate unchartered waters.
www.abercrombiekent.com
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AQUA EXPEDITIONS
Amazon on M/V Aqua
Ideal for: Those with an adventurous side
As you may have read previously on DOTW News, Peru-based cruise operator Aqua Expeditions has recently re-launched the M/V Aqua Amazon cruise ship, offering adventure-seekers the opportunity to explore the mysteries of the Amazon in five-star luxury.
With just 12 suites available, the cruiser offers an intimate guest experience and boasts unrivalled views of the Amazon through floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests are also invited to enjoy the best locally sourced haute cuisine, prepared by the vessel’s dedicated executive chef.
If you are in the mood for exploring, daily wildlife excursions are included in the price and you can even combine your cruise with a tour of Macchu Picchu or a trip to Lima.
www.aquaexpeditions.com
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ORIENT EXPRESS
Myanmar on Road to Mandalay and Orcaella
Ideal for: Those who don’t want to stray too far from home comforts
With two cruise ships to its name, Orient Express offers guests the chance to see Myanmar in style, taking in stunning views along the banks of the Ayeyerwady and Chindwin rivers respectively.
Both the Road to Mandalay and Orcaella cruisers boast dedicated culinary teams, creating local Asian dishes on a daily basis to reflect the vessel’s unique backdrop. With a passenger boutique, on-board doctor and swimming pool, each ship offers every home comfort imaginable.
As part of the trip, regular excursions to bankside villages and historic sites are included. Additionally, if you’re not interested in sharing your cruise with 50 other passengers, each ship can be privately chartered.
www.orient-express.com
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ABERCROMBIE & KENT
Antarctica on Le Boréal
Ideal for: Those looking to escape the scorching summer sun
As one of the few cruise operators running holiday expeditions to Antarctica, Abercrombie & Kent has earned its second spot in our top five.
Passengers opting for a trip on board the eco-friendly Le Boréal, part of Compagnie du Ponant’s fleet, are offered a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, visiting glacier coves and elephant seal colonies in the Falkland Islands, all under the watchful eye of experienced guides.
With a 20-year track record of running expeditions in Antarctica, Abercrombie & Kent are perfectly placed to offer a glacial experience like no other.
By day, guests will find themselves interacting with penguins and by night, they will sample the finest international cuisine in one of two top-flight restaurants. Plus, with an on-board spa and fitness centre, stress will be nothing more than a distant memory.
www.abercrombiekent.com
UNIWORLD
Venice on River Countess
Ideal for: Foodie couples looking for a romantic retreat
Offering a broad range of boutique, all-inclusive riverboat cruises, Uniworld is an award-winning operator catering to those with a taste for the finer things in life.
Our pick of the bunch is the Venice & Gems of Northern Italy package, which sees guests enjoy a romantic meander through Italy’s sprawling canals, surrounded by Renaissance-era architecture and cultural hotspots, on board the River Countess.
Passengers are given the chance to explore Verona, Venice and Padua, one of Italy’s oldest towns, on the eight-day cruise and will attend an exclusive lighting ceremony at St. Mark’s Basilica.
For fine-diners, the optional Epicurean Adventure Programme will teach you how to rustle up authentic Italian dishes, with some of the country’s most enchanting cities as your backdrop.
www.uniworld.com
Photo courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
