Curated cruises
The right ship, the right season, the right cabin
Our approach
We start with the days, not the map
Two sailings can visit identical ports and produce entirely different holidays. Ship size decides where you dock and how long you stay. The line decides how the evenings feel. The season decides what you actually see. We work through those three before we mention a single itinerary.
What we book
Four kinds of cruising
River
Europe's rivers at walking pace — the Danube, Rhine, Douro, Rhône and Seine. You dock in the center of town, and the ship is small enough that the crew learns your name by day two.
Ocean
From classic transatlantic crossings to Mediterranean and Caribbean sailings. The decision that matters most is ship size, because it determines which ports you can actually enter.
Small ship & yacht
Under 300 guests. Harbours the large ships cannot reach, late departures, and a level of service that is closer to a private club than a resort.
Expedition
The Arctic, Antarctica, the Galápagos and remote Norway. Ice class, expedition team quality and zodiac ratios matter far more than the suite category.
Excursions & days ashore
Independent shore excursions
Prefer to shape your own days in port? Through our co-branded portal with Shore Excursions Group, you can browse and self-book excursions in ports of call around the world — often at significant savings over cruise line pricing.
- Smaller group sizes and personalized experiences
- Handpicked local guides in every port
- Significant savings over cruise line excursion pricing
- Guaranteed on-time return to your ship
- Book as early as you like for prime availability
Kingfisher receives a notification with every portal booking, so we can coordinate your excursions with the rest of your itinerary — timing, tendering, private arrangements and all.
Questions
Cruise questions we are asked most
Do you charge for cruise advice?
A Cruise Consultation is $195 for 45 minutes. Book with us within 10 business days of that consultation and we handle the booking at no additional charge.
Can you match a fare I found online?
Cruise line fares are the same wherever you book. What differs is what comes with the booking — amenities, credits, cabin placement advice and someone to call when something changes.
How far in advance should we book?
Twelve to eighteen months for the cabin categories worth having, particularly on small ships and expedition sailings where inventory is genuinely limited.
Is a balcony worth it?
On a river ship, sometimes not — you are docked much of the time. On a long ocean itinerary with sea days, almost always. We will tell you which applies to your sailing.