A cruise holiday can be whatever you want it to be.
Ocean • Expedition • River • Small Ship • Yacht • Gulet • Diving • Cruise & Stay
You could sail aboard an expedition ship through the pack ice of Svalbard, island-hop around Greece or Croatia on a traditional gulet, explore the Galápagos aboard a small diving vessel, cruise the Nile or combine an ocean cruise with a few days exploring on land.
At Mapping Your Travel, we'll help you find the style of cruising that fits the way you want to travel, we know that there is a cruise out there for everyone! As independent travel specialists, we can compare different cruise lines, ships and itineraries rather than limiting you to one operator.
See more of the world without constantly repacking.
Ocean cruising can take you from the Mediterranean and Caribbean to Alaska, Norway and beyond, with everything from large resort-style ships to smaller luxury vessels.
The ship can be as much a part of the experience as the destinations, with restaurants, entertainment, pools, spas and activities onboard.
We'll help you choose the right ship as well as the right itinerary, as different cruise lines can offer very different experiences.
Expedition Cruising
Adventure beyond the ordinary.
For travellers who want to explore further, expedition cruising opens up some of the world's wildest and most remote destinations.
Travel aboard smaller, purpose-built ships, heading ashore by Zodiac, searching for wildlife and exploring alongside experienced expedition teams.
Think Antarctica, Svalbard, Greenland, the Galápagos, Patagonia and remote islands few travellers ever reach.
Sarah & Nicola are 2026 Graduates of the CLIA Expedition Cruise Champion Programme, with first-hand experience of expedition ships and destinations.
Explore the islands and hidden bays of Croatia or Greece aboard a traditional gulet, sail into smaller Mediterranean harbours aboard a yacht-style vessel or choose an intimate small ship carrying far fewer guests.
These voyages can feel less like a conventional cruise and more like an adventure by sea, with swimming stops, local ports and plenty of time ashore.
Smaller vessels can often stay later in port or visit places larger ships cannot reach, giving you more time to explore. On some itineraries, you may even be able to dine ashore in the evening, enjoying local restaurants and waterfront towns before returning to the ship.
They're particularly good for travellers who like the idea of exploring by water but aren't sure a large cruise ship is for the
Diving & Specialist Vessels
When the reason for travelling is the experience itself.
Some of the most interesting voyages take place aboard vessels designed around a particular passion.
In the Galápagos, specialist liveaboard vessels can take experienced divers between remote dive sites, combining incredible underwater encounters with one of the world's most remarkable wildlife destinations.
Or head to Raja Ampat in Indonesia, where diving liveaboards allow you to explore remote islands, coral reefs and exceptional marine life in an area that is difficult to experience in the same way from land.
Specialist voyages aren't only about diving. Small ships and purpose-built vessels can focus on wildlife, photography, sailing and exploration, taking you closer to the experience that inspired the journey in the first place.
Tell us what you want to experience and we'll look beyond the traditional cruise options.
River Cruises
Travel through the heart of a destination.
River cruising can be a wonderfully immersive way to travel.
Sail the Danube, Rhine, Rhône or Douro, stopping close to historic cities and smaller communities along the way.
Or venture further afield. Cruise the Nile through the landscapes and ancient history of Egypt, or journey along the Mekong to experience local communities, markets and culture in Southeast Asia.
For something completely different, explore the Amazon aboard a small river vessel, heading deep into the rainforest in search of wildlife and experiencing areas that can be difficult to reach by land.
From Europe's historic waterways to some of the world's great rivers, river cruising shows how travelling by water can become part of a much bigger adventure.
Aqua Nera sailing in The Amazon. Photo Credit: Aqua Nera
Cruise & Stay Holidays
Don't let the journey end at the port.
A cruise doesn't have to be the whole holiday.
We can package your cruise, flights, hotels, transfers and excursions, creating one tailor-made journey around you.
Spend a few days exploring Rome before a Mediterranean cruise, add a Canadian road trip to an Alaska voyage, or simply relax on the beach for a few days after you disembark.
You could also build a much bigger adventure around your cruise, combining time at sea with a safari, rail journey, road trip, city break or tailor-made tour.
We'll help you join everything together, so the cruise becomes part of the journey rather than the whole holiday.
Luxury Cruising
Explore in exceptional comfort.
Luxury cruising combines beautiful ships, excellent dining and highly personalised service with fascinating destinations.
From an intimate yacht or luxury ocean ship to a sophisticated river vessel or polar expedition ship, we'll help you find the right balance between luxury, exploration and adventure.
As independent travel specialists, we work with a wide range of leading ocean, river, luxury, small-ship and expedition cruise operators. This means we can compare different ships, itineraries and styles of cruising to find the right fit for you.
Ocean & Contemporary
P&O Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, Cunard and MSC Cruises.
Luxury & Small Ship
Silversea, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn, Explora Journeys, Oceania Cruises and PONANT.
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