Cruise to Arctic for an Ultimate Adventure

Since historical times, the Arctic is surrounded by romance of travel that has resulted in polar exploration; from the fearless Vikings in 18th century to North-Pole explorers of 21^stcentury. Explorers have always been attracted to Arctic for its intrigue, extraordinary beauty and its inhospitable terrain. Even now with so much entertainment possibilities, traveler still plan cruise to Arctic for having an ultimate adventure.

Arctic cruises conducted by registered cruise operators are one of the safest and easiest options to travel in the Arctic Circle.  A cruise to Arctic is unquestionably once-in-a-lifetime trip in which you can explore infinite Arctic geography; extending from the wilderness of Greenland and Svalbard to the more inhabited coasts of Norway, Iceland and Canada.

July is the warmest season in Arctic and is the season in which many Arctic cruises are planned, but you should avoid it as it is the mosquito season. Plan your cruise in later part of May or first half of June before the mosquito season. In these months, you can also see the polar bears, grizzly bears, caribou, moose, humpback whales, ringed seals and many varieties of birds including guillemots, eagles, fulmars and puffins. Alternatively, you can also plan cruise to the Arctic in second part of August and September.

Arctic is full of wild life. You can see grizzly bears in summer in Alaska and North West Canada. Polar bears can be seen in spring and in Svalbard, Alaska, Grise Fjord, and Wrangel in Russia. Moose is found all year round in Alaska and North West Canada. You can watch majestic Caribou in spring and autumn all over the Arctic. Walruses can be found on coasts of North East Canada, Svalbard and Bering Seas. These are just a few examples of magnificent wild life in Arctic. Other wild life you can see humpback whale, Orca, Belugas, Narwhals, and Bowhead whales.

For those travelers looking for culture, Greenland offer a sight into the captivating and charming way of life of the Greenland peoples and life of the isolated Inuit of Nunavut in Canada's arctic. Arctic is like no other place on Earth, so plan a Cruise to Arctic that will bring you to the wonderful world on the edge of the world.

Explore Europe through River Cruises

Europe, a perfect blend of the modern and ancient, enjoy the timeless ethereal beauty of the old world charm mixed with modern style.The rivers of Europe has been celebrated in prose and song and have a played a key role in both historian commerce. Whether you simply want to enjoy the picturesque view from an ancient river bridge or you want to enjoy a river cruise, Europe’s rivers can enrich and enhance your holiday experience in the continent.

Europe's rivers feature charming historic villages, terraced vineyards, castles and monuments in abundance.European river cruising along the Main, the Rhine, the Seine and the Danube. These river cruises will deliver you a memorable vacation experience along these wonderful watercourses.

With Ship Cruises, you can only visit Europe's coastal ports, British Isles, the Mediterranean and the Baltic. You may feel that you have earned a good birds-eye view of the continent, but what you are missing is the rest of Europe, because cruise ships limit your touring to coastal centers like Athens, Barcelona and Stockholm.

Since maximum of Europe's classic cities such as Paris, Vienna and Budapest were born of their closeness to its rivers;their water-ways are not big enough for cruise ships. However, they are also not too small for specially designed cruise barges and river ships.

As a result, river and canal voyages are becoming more and more popular choices, mainly for those travelers who love the variety of cruising besides wanting to see the heartland of Europe. Nowadays, thousands of barges and riverboats sail on Europe's historic rivers, covering millions of kilometers of transcontinental water-ways, connecting Black Sea to North Sea. A Europe river cruise is the best way to discover Europe, its ancient cities, towns and villages that modern cruise ships usually cannot access.

Till recently,riverboats have been stuck with traditional view. These did not have any cruise ship choices such as gambling, Olympic size pools, massive sun decks and dance ballrooms. Riverboats served more as floating guest houses than as touring destinations. The boats were small, long and sleek;so designed to pass under ancient bridges and through constricted canal locks. There were few on-board activities and entertainment that also only related to the culture sand traditions of the visited ports.

But, with changing times, operators are spending on new river boats that incorporate today's modern features like spacious suites, ethnic eateries, shops, swimming pools,Wi-Fi, spas and gyms.

Beyond the amenities, what makes a river cruise totally different from a ship cruise is the passionate focus on the places traveled. Every day a new port is visited, guided tours are given, shopping is done and so much more. With this in focus, river cruise itineraries in Europe boastof assorted mix of cultured cities such as Paris, Vienna, Budapest and Amsterdam and quaint hamlets like the Danube's Durnstein, the Rhone's Provence and the Rhine's Cochem.

Discover Europe on Water

At Europe, each trip is a glistening, spontaneous journey and a treasured experience. Europe range of small ship cruises present the premier standard of accommodation, guiding, dining, outstanding service and wonderful on-board camaraderie. The feeling of gentle exploration characterizes barge cruises. Each cruise includes a diverse program of excursions and visits. They are an amalgamation of cultural, historical and general interest, which compliment the time spent drifting lazily along the waterways. The vessels you journey in are high on the comfort factor.

All barges boast outside facing cabins with en suite facilities, drawers and wardrobe space and opening portholes or windows. Each includes lavish saloon and dining areas, central heating, air-conditioning or cooling and umbrella-shaded sun decks. Many have a modest library, games and a music centre, while some carry bicycles for use on towpaths. French cuisine is renowned the world over, and the food served aboard the vessels is a delectable exemplar of the same. The barges daily breakfast include fresh breads and pastries whilst lunches might be a delicious buffet of patés, charcuterie, salads, desserts, fruit and cheeses or a sumptuous picnic. Four or five course dinners are served each evening. Throughout the cruise you will sample fine wines.

Cruise the Canal du Midi and maneuver the sunbathed shores of the Mediterranean before proceeding inland through archaic villages and Roman fortresses in the Languedoc wine region. Unwind as you roam along tree encrusted passages from the lakeside fishing town of Marseillan to Noilly Pratt Vermouth via Béziers, taking the world's oldest canal tunnel at Malpas through the hills. Visit Narbonne, take pleasure in private wine tastings and discover Cathar history before visiting Carcassonne.

Cruise through the tranquil waterways of the Burgundy Canal aboard the La Belle Epoque. Thread through beautiful farming landscape, with excursions heading out to taste Chablis and traverse the hilltop village of Flavigny sur Ozerain. L'Impressionniste journeys through Burgundy visiting Dijon, famous for its mustard. Wine connoisseurs will delight in visits on the Route des Grands Crus and gastronomes will relish lunch served at the Michelin starred restaurant at Abbaye de la Bussiere. The Loire river cruising before visiting the hilltop village of Sancerre for a wine tasting. Explore Château-Landon and its 11th Century Abbey before cruising to one of the oldest canal side villages in Burgundy, Rogny-Les-Sept-Ecluses. Delight at the sight of the staircase of seven locks standing as a testimony to the 500 year history of the canal.

The Land Of Contrasts – Botswana

Botswana is a land of striking contrasts - from the sparkling waters of the Okavango Delta to the large elephant herds in the Chobe National Park, Botswana is known as one of Africa's top safari destinations. Blessed with some of Africa's most spectacular subtropical wilderness reserves and diverse, exceptional wildlife, Botswana safaris hope fully gives you memorable movement for life. Whether you’re watching lions stalk their prey, or taking a thrilling trip along slender, reed-lined channels, you are unlikely to come across other visitors as Botswana offers near exclusivity. The game here seldom disappoints, the bird life can be wondrous, and night drives are an irresistible further option. 

A wildlife enthusiast's dream destination, Chobe National Park is one of the top wilderness reserves all over the world. From the salient Savute area to the stunning Linyanti River, it is a gigantic landscape waiting to be explored. Its pride is to be home to one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, but is best known for its large herds of Kalahari elephants, said to be the largest elephant population in the world. These majestic herds can be observed from the relaxing vantage point of a boat, floating down the Chobe River, or on an enlightening game drive.

Another breath taking destination in Africa is the Okavango Delta. A miracle of nature, the Okavango is the only inland delta the world over. It is a magical oasis of dramatic flood plains, palm-fringed islands and the mighty rushing river, right in the middle of the arid Kalahari Desert. Guided mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions take you into the heart of the Delta and up close to exceptional game viewing and bird watching. The Okavango Delta is on every wildlife enthusiast’s bucket list and rightly so. In terms of pristine and untainted beauty, secluded location and rich diversity of animal and birdlife, the Okavango Delta is unparalleled. 

Say Hello to Mountain Gorillas

If you long to walk the tropical rain forests of Africa as seen in movies like Gorillas in the Mist, witness the natives dancing authentic African dances, and awaken by the sounds of nature and stare back at an incredibly different, wild world, then you must try gorilla safaris in Africa.

Gorilla trekking is a memorable, life-changing experience; a matchless adventure in the heart of Africa’s most magnificent rain forests. The gorilla trek can take anything from 15 minutes to 8 hours, depending on where the gorillas are located. Your first glimpse of a gorilla might be a baby up a tree, a female quietly munching on a branch, even a silver-back pounding his chest.

Regardless of the duration of the trek, spending time in the company of a gorilla family will be the most unforgettable, spectacular experience of your life.

The mountain gorilla is the rarest of all the apes, and there are only about 600 left in the mountainous region that straddles Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC in East Africa. This is the last of the fragile environments in which they are able to survive;they've never been reared successfully in captivity.Gazing into the soft, brown eyes of a gorilla in its natural habitat is undeniably, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife encounters.

The Thrill of a Life Time at South Africa

South Africa’s picturesque wonders are astounding and will leave your senses delighted, your spirit, free. In sunny South Africa, gorgeous weather entices you to take pleasure in the outdoors and take advantage of the nearly 3000 km coastline.

Go for our South Africa Tour and experience the unparalleled combo of nature, wildlife, culture, adventure, heritage and vibe. South Africa is blessed with stunning scenery and natural landscapes - towering mountain peaks and passes, dense and prehistoric forests, miles of unblemished coastline, rivers to soothe or thrill you, and billowing flower fields and grasslands of every hue.

Luxury on call, flawless service and cuisine, peaceful spa’s and unbeatable wildlife encounters add up to safari adventures far superior than anything you imagined. Witnessing wildlife is addictive. First you start with the Big Five; African elephants, black rhinos, Cape buffaloes, lions and leopards and move on to whales, penguins, meerkats, wild dogs, birds, dung beetles and many more.

Relax and rejuvenate the South African way. Cocoon yourself in soothing treatments and therapies and let your taste buds take you on a journey of discovery with mouth-watering South African soul food. From the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and the city of Cape Town to remote wilderness areas where the Big Five still roam supreme, you are sure to find a luxury tour of South Africa a unique and rewarding experience.