The Exploration Cruise Specialist
We specialise in a certain type of cruising – smaller ships, bigger adventures, and far more time in the places you came to see.
Cruise Routes
Explore further.
Discover more.
Cruise differently.
Not all cruises are made for exploration. But ours are – exclusively.
At Cruise Routes, we specialise in small ship exploration cruises designed to connect you more deeply with the world’s most rewarding destinations. From the awe-inspiring isolation of Antarctica to the dense everything-at-once-ness of the Amazon, these are journeys where you don’t just see the landscapes, you feel them. Experiences shaped by wildlife, culture and discovery that enrich the soul, not just fill a photo album.
Welcome to Cruise Routes, the exploration cruise specialists.
Top specialist picks
Explore our specialist selection of small ship exploration cruises and exclusive offers, hand-chosen by our Cruise Consultants.
5 UNESCO World Heritage sites best experienced on an exploration cruise
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- Nine culinary experiences
- Unlimited fine beverages
- Thermal spa access
- Dec 4 - 15, 2025
- Silver Wind
13 Days
From
£8,735
Per guest, with lowest fare
Madagascar: The road less travelled
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- Nine culinary experiences
- Unlimited fine beverages
- Thermal spa access
- Dec 4 - 15, 2025
- Silver Wind
13 Days
From
£8,735
Per guest, with lowest fare
A different side of French Polynesia
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- Nine culinary experiences
- Unlimited fine beverages
- Thermal spa access
- Dec 4 - 15, 2025
- Silver Wind
13 Days
From
£8,735
Per guest, with lowest fare
Experiencing Alaska by small ship
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- Nine culinary experiences
- Unlimited fine beverages
- Thermal spa access
- Dec 4 - 15, 2025
- Silver Wind
13 Days
From
£8,735
Per guest, with lowest fare
Why a Kimberley cruise is one of the most rewarding journeys you’ve never considered
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- Nine culinary experiences
- Unlimited fine beverages
- Thermal spa access
- Dec 4 - 15, 2025
- Silver Wind
13 Days
From
£8,735
Per guest, with lowest fare
What makes a Galapagos cruise so different?
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- Nine culinary experiences
- Unlimited fine beverages
- Thermal spa access
- Dec 4 - 15, 2025
- Silver Wind
13 Days
From
£8,735
Per guest, with lowest fare
- Luxury ships
- Immersive shore excursions
- Intimate journeys through Tahiti, Bora Bora and beyond
- More time ashore
- Exclusive Scenic Enrich event
- Limited availability
- Watch wildlife in their natural habitat
- Zodiac rides and landings led by expert guides
- Expert-led exploration
- Carefully designed itineraries
- Fully immersive zodiac and shore excursions
- Luxury ships
Where can we take you?
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Find inspiration for your next adventure
Make yourself a cup of tea and get inspired with some of our most popular cruise experiences.
- Luxury ships
- Immersive shore excursions
- Intimate journeys through Tahiti, Bora Bora and beyond
- More time ashore
- Exclusive Scenic Enrich event
- Limited availability
- Watch wildlife in their natural habitat
- Zodiac rides and landings led by expert guides
- Expert-led exploration
- Carefully designed itineraries
- Fully immersive zodiac and shore excursions
- Luxury ships
Rewarding our community of world explorers
CR:EW® (Cruise Routes Explorers of the World) isn’t your average loyalty program. From your very first booking, you’re part of the community – which includes your personal Cruise Consultant staying in touch, making personalised recommendations, selecting and inviting you to bespoke events, and organising thoughtful touches that they know will enhance your trips.
You become a member of the CR:EW® from your very first booking. No need to ‘register your interest’. And the more you travel with us, the more you benefit – not just in points, but in how well we know you, and how to make your journeys even more special.
