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Becky's Suggestions for River, Ocean and Expedition Cruises. Please inquire the available itineraries from these Virtuoso preferred companies.
River Cruising
At AmaWaterways, we craft immersive river journeys aboard our spacious, custom-designed ships. With heartfelt service and regionally inspired cuisine, we guide our guests through Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, always with warmth, flexibility, and a spirit of authentic discovery.
AmaWaterways was founded by industry experts with a deep love for the rivers. At AmaWaterways, service is never scripted. Our crew takes the time to notice what matters to you, offering care that feels genuine and intuitive. We believe the most memorable moments happen when travel feels personal. The rivers don’t just transport from one destination to the next—they bring people together.
All Oceanfront Suites
All-Suite, Oceanfront Accommodations: There are no standard interior cabins; every suite features a private terrace (some with private plunge pools). The design leans heavily into quiet luxury with high-end amenities like Dyson hairdryers, Illy espresso machines, and underfloor bathroom heating.
No Traditional Main Dining Room: Instead of a single main hall, ships boast up to nine distinct culinary experiences.
Generous All-Inclusive Value: Fares include unlimited beverages (including premium spirits and fine wines), high-speed Wi-Fi, onboard gratuities, and full access to the Ocean Wellness thermal spa (featuring Himalayan salt rooms and hydrotherapy pools).
Iconic Wildlife Expeditions
A voyage with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is a wonderful fit for families—whether you are parents traveling with grade-schoolers, or grandparents bringing the entire crew on a multigenerational adventure. With activities that combine learning and fun and a team of dynamic experts leading the way, every day is full of exciting discoveries.
The National Geographic Explorers-in-Training program is offered in Alaska, Galápagos and Baja California and on select voyages to Iceland & Greenland and Antarctica. Developed in conjunction with National Geographic Education and led by certified field educators, this interactive curriculum connects young travelers ages 7–17 with nature and teaches them to embrace the mindset of a National Geographic Explorer—to discover the world like scientists and tell the stories of their surroundings.
South Pacific Luxury
French Polynesia's Destination Expert
Designed specifically to glide in luxury through the shallow seas of the South Pacific, the award-winning m/s Paul Gauguin is a small-ship cruiser’s dream. The Gauguin delivers travelers to intimate ports inaccessible to larger cruise ships, all while providing a travel experience that is nothing short of luxurious. Once on board, guests enjoy spacious suites and staterooms (nearly 70% with private balconies), a watersports marina, three dining venues, an extensive spa, and five-star service.
Expedition Cruising
We take curious travelers on mindful expeditions to the most remote and awe-inspiring places on the planet. Today we invite you to join us on an expedition with HX – and change the way you see the world.
We believe that getting the most out of your trip shouldn’t be a luxury. That’s why daily adventures come at no extra cost, on top of all-inclusive meals, drinks, Wi-Fi and more. With the most extensive science program in the industry, we bring learning right into the heart of our ships. Join our onboard scientists, hear from experts, and get involved on your trip.
Every day, handpicked experts from a range of fields will lead you on discoveries onshore and onboard including hikes, community visits, kayaking, talks, and more. Unlock your inner scientist with our on-board Science & Education program, which helps you learn more about the people, places, and wildlife you’ll explore when you sail with us.
Antarctica Exploration
Separating the southern tip of the South American continent from the Antarctic Peninsula region is the Drake Passage, where the mighty Pacific and Atlantic oceans converge. This narrow and impossibly deep waterway creates unpredictable conditions for navigators, who put their skills to the test when the passage is at its most turbulent.
For expeditioners who prefer to focus their energy on adventures in Antarctica, flying over the Drake Passage in both directions is the ideal way to reach the white continent. In the safe hands of experienced pilots, your pulse will quicken as you glimpse the first icebergs in the Southern Ocean, where your vessel awaits, ready to take you on an exhilarating adventure.
And venturing below the Antarctic Circle is about more than just earning bragging rights. It is the chance to enter a different world more rarely seen, it feels more isolated and colder than further north, with great swathes of pack-ice and dreamlike icebergs.
Adults-Only Caribbean Cruising
Some people don’t think they’re “cruise people.” Fair. But we’re pretty sure we can make them voyage people. Virgin Voyages is the adults-only destination for anyone seeking a restorative, luxurious, and award-winning vacation at sea.
To everything — including children — there is a season. Their season is just not on our ships. Drinks by the pool with no stray cannonballs. Dinner in an upscale steakhouse without pre-bed meltdowns. Our ships are places to relax in style and comfort, and as much as we love them, kids can get in the way. We cater our food, entertainment, and activities to adult tastes — and our Sailors love it.
We don’t promise one thing when you book and then nickel-and-dime you once you get on board. Over $1000 in value is included in every sailing, and everything we offer — from our menus (created by Michelin star chefs) to our cabins (designed by top international firms) — is award-winning.
Luxury Icebreaker
The world's first (and only) luxury ice-breaker. Le Commandant Charcot is the definition of an all-inclusive, luxury expedition vessel. An attentive crew, expertise, fine dining and more.
Within a fully 5 star setting, PONANT EXPLORATIONS takes you to discover incredible destinations while offering you a travel experience that is both authentic and sophisticated. PONANT is an exponent for the French way of life across every sea on the globe.
Adventure. Luxury. French.
Yacht Style Cruising
Windstar Cruises was created for travelers who want more than a checklist of ports. With perfectly sized yachts and an unhurried approach, Windstar goes where larger ships can’t — through scenic canals, into intimate harbors reserved for yachts, and deep into historic Old Towns where daily life unfolds at a local pace.
The result is travel that feels immersive rather than orchestrated. Fewer guests. Longer stays. Evenings that linger. Every detail is designed to bring you closer — to the destination, the culture, and the moments that make a journey unforgettable.
Windstar scours the globe for places that feel just out of reach — then finds the most authentic ways to experience them. Sailing in small groups allows guests to be absorbed into local culture rather than overwhelm it, with port-intensive itineraries, exclusive landfalls, and late nights or overnights when cities grow quieter and more magical.
Intimate and All-Inclusive
These Virtuoso affiliated resorts and hotels offer guests special amenities, upgrades, resort credit, spa credit, breakfast in bed, and more, just for booking through a Virtuoso Advisor.
Virtuoso allows me to generously offer many complimentary luxuries to every client who chooses an ultra-vetted partner from their portfolio.
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These are preferred tour operators that are guaranteed to immerse you in culture and give you exclusive opportunities to make your travel meaningful. Please inquire about the full list of the itineraries these companies offer.
Small Group Travel
We’re the experts in small group travel. For over 30 years we’ve been taking travellers around the globe, on locally led adventures with like-minded Intrepid people. As a responsible business, we’ve always been committed to being there for our travellers and the communities we visit.
With four unique travel styles, there’s a trip to suit every traveller. From Premium, Comfort, Original to Basix, our travel styles cater not only to different budgets, but different tastes too.
You can even design your own itinerary with the help of our destination experts on a Tailor-made itinerary.
Travel for Good
G Adventures’ award-winning trips support local communities, giving travellers meaningful experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, while offering them the freedom and flexibility to explore on their own.
G Adventures’ responsible approach to travel is demonstrated through its ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives, which include travel guidelines for children, wildlife and Indigenous people, community-based social enterprise projects travellers can experience on a trip, and its industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’ assessment which measures how many traveller dollars stay in the local economy.
Unique Safaris
Your life path is unique. Shouldn't your travel be? Ask yourself how far outside the box are you willing to go.
Since 1973, Big Five has created life-affirming journeys to some 44 destinations worldwide. Our Destination Specialists, award-winning adventures and premier 24-hour White Glove Service® guest assistance combine to present the journey of a lifetime.
Experiences Reimagined
Tauck is a family-owned company of passionate travelers. For over a century, their values and vision remain true: always do the right thing, and deliver more than what's expected. With journeys across 7 continents, in over 100 destinations and to 65+ countries, they keep moving forward to find new ways to craft travel experiences that will be memorable for a lifetime – and they are honored to have the trust and guest satisfaction to be voted to the Travel + Leisure ® World's Best Awards for 28 consecutive years.
Real value comes in many forms. With Tauck, it's not only about what's included – though that's considerable – it's about how you feel every step of the way. Tauck is known for immersive and exclusive excursions.
Experts in the Arctic
50 Degrees North is a Nordic specialist and destination curator, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Norway, with offices in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Since its founding, the company has built its reputation on one thing: genuine local knowledge, applied to every detail of a journey. The team is made up of Nordic natives and destination specialists with deep, first-hand knowledge of the region. That depth of knowledge shapes every routing decision, every property selection, and every experience built into an itinerary, and it is what allows 50 Degrees North to design travel that moves beyond the expected.