Tauck
Tauck's itineraries are a refreshing mix of sightseeing, leisure, adventure and culture on riverboats that accommodate just 118 passengers. A popular new addition is the Musical Magic along the Blue Danube voyage, where joined by Tauck's 'Maestros' you will walk in the footsteps of famous musicians.
Star Clippers
Star Clippers' high-tech replica clippers feature classic nautical décor, polished brass, teak decks and mahogany rails with a backdrop of billowing white sails, stays, lines and ropes. The five-masted Royal Clipper is the largest fully rigged sailing ship in the world, while Star Clipper and Star Flyer are the tallest tall ships sailing today.
Hurtigruten
For 117 years, Hurtigruten has pioneered cruising along the Norwegian coast. Hurtigruten also cruises to Antarctica, Greenland, Spitsbergen and Europe. From polar-bear spotting and iceberg-calving to whale-watching and the Northern Lights, the reality of an experienced Hurtigruten voyage far exceeds the imagination.
Ponant
Compagnie du Ponant has four ships - its flagship, the 64-passenger Le Ponant, is a three masted sailing yacht with 32 external cabins. Le Levant’s 45 outside cabins have ocean views. The 8,282-tonne expedition vessel Le Diamant features 113 air-conditioned, ocean-view cabins. Le Boréal entered service in May this year and is the biggest in the Compagnie du Ponant fleet with 132 cabins. L'Austral will launch in May 2011.
Swan Hellenic
A Swan Hellenic cruise is outstanding value for money, with an inclusive shore excursion and guest speaker program, a dedicated Swan Hellenic team, and all gratuities on board and ashore included. Country-house styled Minerva carries 320 passengers and has a library, card room, cinema, beauty centre and pool. Guest speakers are mainly academics, diplomats and writers.