Cruise Routes

30/05/2026

Not all cruises are made for exploration. But these are.

Sail through Greenland's iceberg-filled fjords, search for wildlife amongst the sea ice of Svalbard, and discover some of the most remarkable landscapes on Earth.

Selected Arctic 2027 voyages are currently available with savings of up to 30% and a £1,500 air credit.

To discuss the itineraries included in the offer, speak to one of our Cruise Consultants on 0203 924 8888 or contact us here: https://www.cruiseroutes.com/contact-us/

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28/05/2026

There’s something quietly special about seeing a dugong in the wild 🦭 Drifting through warm, shallow seagrass meadows, they move at their own gentle pace – unhurried, curious, and completely at home in some of the world’s most fragile marine ecosystems.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝘂𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 is a reminder that meaningful travel isn’t only about the places we visit, but the wildlife and environments we help protect along the way.

From the remote coastlines of Australia to the clear waters of the Red Sea, encounters like these are never guaranteed – and that’s part of what makes them memorable. The privilege is simply being there, experiencing these places respectfully and responsibly.

Because the most extraordinary moments at sea are often the quietest ones. 🌊

23/05/2026

Angela Rippon explores Cambodia’s Mekong in Channel 5's The Mekong: Part 1 – cruising from Kampong Cham to Phnom Penh and discovering the stories, communities and traditions shaped by life along the river.

🛕 Floating markets at first light. Riverside temples glowing gold in the afternoon sun. Everyday life unfolding along the banks of the Mekong.

It’s a journey with Scenic that captures what we love most about river cruising: travelling slowly enough to truly connect with a destination, rather than simply passing through it.

📺 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗴: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭
🗓️ Channel 5 | Saturday 23 May | 20:00 + online
🔗 channel5.com/show/angela-rippon-s-river-cruises/season-1

14/05/2026

Five UNESCO World Heritage Sites best experienced on an exploration cruise 🌍🚢

Some places are best discovered slowly - arriving by water, with time to really absorb the landscapes, cultures and history around you.

Rather than arriving briefly before moving on, small ship journeys create space to travel more slowly, access quieter places and spend longer immersed in the landscapes and cultures around you.

In many cases, the journey itself becomes part of the experience. Watching ice drift past your cabin in Greenland, navigating coral-rich waters in Indonesia, or arriving into remote fjords at first light often stays with travellers just as much as the sites themselves.

🔗 Read our full article here to find out which spots make our list: cruiseroutes.com/5-unesco-world-heritage-sites-best-experienced-on-an-exploration-cruise/

08/05/2026

We’re celebrating the legendary broadcaster, natural historian and writer who turns 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗹𝗱 today 💯🎉

We often say that the most curious explorers are in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. David Attenborough has spent a century showing us exactly why.

Happy 100th birthday to a man who continues to inspire generations to explore further, discover more, and stay endlessly curious about the world around us.

➡️ Scroll to re-live some of these magic moments from David’s incredible career navigating our planet.

25/04/2026

Happy World Penguin Day🐧

👉 Swipe right for your ultimate Cruise Routes guide to the world's most impressive penguins...

From the icy edges of Antarctica to the windswept shores of Patagonia, South Africa and volcanic Galápagos, our cruises bring you face-to-face with some of the world’s most extraordinary penguins.

Spot the iconic 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗿 and 𝗔𝗱𝗲́𝗹𝗶𝗲 penguins in Antarctica, watch 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗽 and 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗼 colonies bustle along the Antarctic Peninsula, or head north to encounter 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 penguins in South Georgia and 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 in the Falklands.

In South America, meet 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 penguins along the Patagonian coast, while the unique 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮́𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗼𝘀 penguin thrives on the equator. And in South Africa, visit the charming 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 penguins at Boulders Beach – the only penguin species found on the continent.

Each destination offers a rare glimpse into their wild, untamed world – a reminder of just how diverse and remarkable these birds truly are.

Where will you meet your first penguin?

20/04/2026

Polar Routes has always been about exploration — reaching places that stay with you long after you return home 🌍

Over time, those journeys have taken us further… Beyond the polar regions, into rivers, coastlines, and cultures we couldn’t ignore 🚢✨

So, we’ve taken the natural next step.

Polar Routes is now 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 🧭

Same people. Same thoughtful approach.
Just a wider world to explore.

Explore further. Discover more. Cruise 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺.

🔗 Discover more here on our brand new website: www.cruiseroutes.com