River cruise ship passing the illuminated Hungarian Parliament in Budapest at dusk

Private cruise planning for Europe

Europe, beautifully planned.

Castles along the Rhine, villages above the Douro, the Greek Isles at sunset. Tell us how you like to travel and we will curate the voyage, the suite and every detail around it.

The Planners' Difference

One conversation. Every option in Europe, weighed for you.

Curated, not catalogued

We narrow hundreds of sailings to the few that fit your dates, pace and taste.

The right suite

Deck, view, size and location on the ship, chosen with care rather than left to chance.

Exceptional value, flagged

Rare suite openings and prices well below normal, brought to you as they appear.

Every detail around it

Pre- and post-cruise stays, transfers and excursions planned as one journey.

River or Ocean?

Two very different ways to see Europe

RiverOcean
Ship sizeIntimate, typically under 200 guestsFrom small yachts to grand ships
PaceA new town most days, often walkable from the shipPort days balanced with days at sea
SceneryVineyards, castles and villages, always closeCoastlines, islands and fjords
Best forCulture, food and wine, first-time EuropeIsland-hopping, multi-country coastlines, onboard variety

River Cruises

The great rivers of Europe

Wake up in a different town each morning, step ashore into the old quarter, and return to a ship that feels like a boutique hotel.

Rhine castle above the river

The Rhine

Castle-lined gorges, Rhine wine villages and four countries in a week.

Amsterdam · Cologne · Basel

Hungarian Parliament at dusk

The Danube

Imperial capitals, the Wachau Valley and, in winter, the Christmas markets.

Vienna · Budapest · Passau

Terraced Douro vineyards

The Douro

Terraced port vineyards and quintas in Portugal's quietest valley.

Porto · Pinhão · Salamanca

The Seine through Paris

The Seine

Paris, Monet's gardens and the Normandy coast.

Paris · Rouen · Honfleur

Avignon on the Rhône

The Rhône

Provence, Burgundy and the gastronomy of Lyon.

Lyon · Avignon · Arles

Cochem and Riesling slopes

The Moselle

Steep Riesling slopes and half-timbered towns.

Koblenz · Cochem · Trier

Ocean Cruises

Europe from the sea

Sail into harbors that are best arrived at by water, from Santorini's caldera to the Norwegian fjords.

Manarola village above the sea

The Mediterranean

The Riviera, Amalfi and the Spanish coast in one sweep.

Monte Carlo · Rome · Barcelona

Whitewashed Greek island

Greek Isles & Adriatic

Whitewashed islands, Dubrovnik's walls and Venice.

Athens · Santorini · Dubrovnik

Geirangerfjord cliffs

Norwegian Fjords

Sheer cliffs, waterfalls and the long light of summer.

Bergen · Geiranger · Flåm

Edinburgh skyline

British Isles

Edinburgh, the Irish coast and the gardens of Cornwall.

Edinburgh · Dublin · Cork

Copenhagen harbor

Baltic & Northern Europe

Scandinavian capitals and Hanseatic old towns.

Copenhagen · Stockholm · Tallinn

Lisbon from the water

Iberia & Atlantic Coast

Lisbon, Porto, Bordeaux and the Basque coast.

Lisbon · Bilbao · Bordeaux

Vineyard terraces above a river at golden hour

Wine & Culinary Voyages

Sail through the vineyards you have always wanted to taste

Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Wachau, the Douro and the Moselle are all on the water. We match you with voyages built around tastings, cellar visits and chef-led dining.

BordeauxBurgundy & BeaujolaisWachauDouro portMoselle Riesling
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Exceptional Value

Rare suites and remarkable prices, the moment they appear

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Choose your rivers, regions and suite types. We email you only when something exceptional opens up.

The Cruise Finder

Find your European voyage in sixty seconds

Six quick questions about pace, scenery, season and style, and we will show you the rivers and coastlines that suit you best.

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How it works

Three steps to the right voyage

I

Tell us how you travel

Dates, pace, the kind of suite you love and the places on your list.

II

Receive a curated proposal

A short list of voyages and suites, compared side by side, with honest advice.

III

Sail, with everything arranged

We secure your suite and help with hotels, transfers and excursions around it.

Start Planning

Tell us about the voyage you have in mind

A planner will reply personally with a curated short list. There is no cost and no obligation.

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