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Unique & Exotic Cruises
We sell a ton of cruises. We have watched the cruise market mature with new ships, more refined service, and exciting itineraries. Every year, new trends emerge that create great opportunities for experienced cruisers or first-timers that want something unique and exotic. River cruises in Africa and on the Mekong River, exploration cruises to the Galapagos, sought after destinations like the Holy Land, and long voyages that visit entire regions are among what's hot now. Take a look at 5 of our favorites right now. #5 - Cape Town to Beijing - Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises is the world's only upper premium cruise line. Cuisine, service, comfort and outstanding value are the pillars that define Oceania Cruises five-star product. Oceania is offering a 64-day cruise onboard the Nautica. Interested in seeing South Africa, Mozambique, French Comoros, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya, Seychelles, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea? Want to sail the Cape of Good Hope, Mozambique Channel, Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, South China Seas, Gulf of Thailand, Hainan Strait, Taiwan Strait, East China Seas, and the Yellow Sea? This one is for you. The expanse of cultural experiences is vast! #4 - Holy Land - Regent Seven Seas Take the hotel with you when you cruise with Regent Seven Seas to the Holy Land. Their 14-night Timeless Mediterranean Cruise includes three overnight stays; two in Israel and one in Turkey. Passengers start their journey onboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner in Athens, Greece and complete their journey in Istanbul, Turkey. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is famous for their exotic itineraries, amazing cuisine, unlimited shore excursions and much more. #3 - Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River - Uniworld River Cruises The new River Saigon is the latest addition to the Uniworld River Cruises line of boutique-style ships. She is stylish and offers well-appointed staterooms with beautiful French doors opening to beautiful verandahs that lead you back to the golden age of colonial travel. Enjoy a 7-night Mekong River cruise and 7 nights in centrally located deluxe hotels throughout Vietnam and Cambodia. You'll become immersed in the culture and amazed by a people who still dutifully carry on traditions that have been around for centuries. #2 - Galapagos Islands - Celebrity Xpedition Only Celebrity Xpedition offers the perfect combination of cosmopolitan bliss and explorer's voyage. Travel to one of the last uninhabited places on earth - the legendary Galapagos Islands. Explore Baltra, Daphne Island, Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez, Punta Moreno and Vicente Roca, where the number of untamed wildlife outnumbers the pampered travelers. Sip morning mimosas as you enjoy the giant tortoises sunbathing on the shore outside your window, or enjoy a rejuvenating massage as the Galapagos Sea Lions doze on the beach just off the port bow. An adventuresome alternative awaits you onboard the Celebrity Xpedition where you are 1 of 90 guests on this environmentally sound ship. It's a journey like no other. #1 - African River Cruise - AmaWaterways & Zambezi Queen AmaWaterways puts together enticing itineraries that include a land vacation and a river cruise onboard the luxurious Zambezi Queen. The land portion of your vacation can include stays in Cape Town, Kruger National Park Area, Johannesburg, Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls. Zambezi Queen offers 3 and 4 night itineraries on a truly unique and amazing ship. In 16 days, you can have the opportunity to travel extensively through Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. You can also consider combining a river cruise on the Zambezi Queen with a Safari from African Travel. We can help! To learn more about any of the above cruise opportunities, contact a Luxury Cruise & Vacation Expert today.