10 Best Luxury Tours & Cruises for 2023-2024

This 12-day cruise on the luxurious small ship Paul Gauguin showcases the region’s incredible diversity of scenery. From low-lying Aitutaki to the jagged peaks and deep valleys of fertile Rarotonga, continue to the Society Islands to delight in the South Pacific’s crown jewels—Bora Bora, Taha’a, Huahine, and Moorea. Snorkeling & wildlife exploration highlight the experience.

Luxury Tanzania Safari

7 Days from $7,347

Explore Tanzania's National Parks on this Classic Luxury Safari adventure. Stay in Lake Manyara National Park, take a game drive through the Serengeti, view early signs of mankind, and experience how Maasai pastoralists live harmoniously among nature and wildlife. This 7-day Tanzania adventure is filled with adventure and exploration!

Santo Domingo and Caribbean treasures

Santo Domingo - Fort-de-France
13 Days from $5,760

From Santo Domingo to Fort-de-France, succumb to the charms of the Caribbean aboard a new 13-day cruise. Swimming and spectacular discoveries await in the Antilles aboard the Le Dumont-d'Urville.

Luxury West & Central Galapagos Cruise

6 Days from $6,770

The Galapagos are some of the world’s most famous and beguiling islands the M/C Endemic offers you the perfect opportunity to discover and enjoy this natural wonder. Sailing across Baltra, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida, Santa Cruz and more!

The Essential Seychelles

Victoria Bay to Victoria Bay
9 Days from $4,390

Discover the must-see jewels of Seychelles to the heart of archipelago’s Inner Islands for a glimpse of paradise in this 9-day Indian Ocean cruise aboard Le Jacques Cartier. Through scuba and snorkeling, immerse yourself in an amazing underwater world of marine life. Then hike the beaches and tropical forests of this idyllic landscape.

Epic Antarctica: Crossing the Circle via Falklands & South Georgia

Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires
23 Days from $31,995

From the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to South Georgia to the Antarctic Peninsula, you will have countless unforgettable moments on this adventure-packed, 23-day voyage aboard the Ultramarine. This epic Antarctica expedition includes all of the major Antarctic highlights you can imagine, full of significant milestones for any world traveler.

Top 4 Luxury Private Charter Cruises for 2023-2024

Private Charter - Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise Aboard Ocean Spray

Baltra to Baltra
6 Days from $86,450

Board the Ocean Spray, a 16-passenger luxury catamaran, on this 6-day private cruise aboard one of the best yachts in Galapagos. See giant Galapagos tortoises, playful sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and if traveling the right time of year, waved albatrosses on Espanola Island.

Private Charter - Beyond Darwin's Footsteps Aboard Grace

Baltra to Baltra
8 Days from $134,000

Close encounters with nature highlight this 8-day private Galapagos cruise onboard the Grace. The islands are teeming with animals that are eager to meet visitors. Explore Espanola, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and other nearby cities! Scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking are all popular pastimes in this area.

6 Best Luxury Experiences for Active Travelers in 2023-2024

Luxury Inca Trail

10 Days from $5,946

Hike the Inca Trail in style and comfort. This 10-day Inca Trail trek & exploration of Andean Peru is combined with an upscale camping experience offering comfortable cots, hot water showers, and fine cuisine served under a portable dining tent. Top-shelf service and highly knowledgeable guides assure your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Machu Picchu is perfect.

Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic

Toronto to Toronto
17 Days from $16,495

Marvel at highlights of the Canadian Arctic and Greenland’s stunning west coast aboard the Ultramarine on a 17-day adventure cruise. Participate in included helicopter activities and take in the vast, pristine Arctic wilderness from the air during this trip.

Greenland Adventure: Explore by Sea, Land and Air

Reykjavik - Reykjavik
9 Days from $8,495

Aboard the Ultramarine, you'll be offered the most extensive array of adventure activities and you'll be able to curate an authentic Greenland active adventure that best suits you during this 9-day cruise.

La Paz Waterfall Gardens in the most visited privately owned ecological attraction in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Escape

9 Days from $11,033

This hand-crafted 9-day luxury tour of Costa Rica takes you on a thrilling helicopter ride over Costa Rica's volcanoes, then to La Paz Waterfall, Arenal Volcano (and hot springs!), the rainforest canopy tram, and then to Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park where you'll actively explore this rainforest paradise.

Spot the Northern Lights. Credit Arturo Polo Ena.

Remote Alaska Adventure

5 Days from $10,000

Experience a 5-day luxury Alaska lodge adventure and backcountry flight safaris at Ultima Thule Lodge. View the landscape and wildlife from a bush plane flying you into the wilds of Wrangell - St. Elias National Park. Each evening retreat to your own comfortable private cabin overlooking the Chitina River to get a true backcountry taste of Alaska.

Lower Zambezi National Park

5 Days from $5,108

Explore Lower Zambezi National Park on a 5-day safari tour with a stay at Sausage Tree Camp. Stay in a luxury bush camp as you observe wildlife in the park and enjoy boating excursions along the Zambezi River. Game drives and walking safaris allow for ample opportunity to get a true Zambia safari experience.

4 Best Luxury Tours & Cruises for Wine Lovers for 2023-2024

Champagne Cruise

7 Days from $9,554

Spoil yourself on a 7-day cruise through the region of Champagne while aboard La Nouvelle Etoile. Visit Chateaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte, a large private estate listed as a Historic Monument in France where you can spend time with your friends and family or enjoy a romantic evening with your loved one.

South Africa Luxury Winelands

3 Days from $1,172

From the excellent accommodations at one of the oldest Cape Dutch Farms, Babylonstoren, this luxury 3-day Winelands extension samples wines from South Africa's famous Winelands region. Taste wines from Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. This is a great tour to start or end your South Africa experience.

Aegean Wine Cruise

Athens to Athens
8 Days from $4,890

Take this once-in-a-lifetime voyage on the Harmony G and enjoy an Aegean wine cruise from and to Athens. Visit Nafplio-Nemea and taste their fine wine selection. Explore the rich cultures and wine history of Milos, Santorini, Samos-Fourni, and Tinos-Karystos, as well as Monemvasia's vineyard, which is reestablishing the island's wine fame.

Taste of Bordeaux - Cruise Only

Bordeaux to Bordeaux
8 Days from $3,299

Board an enchanting 8-day round-trip cruise from Bordeaux to Libourne on the MS Amadolce. Visit the towns of Cadillac, Pauillac, Bourg, Libourne, and Blaye as you enjoy wine-tasting tours, visit classic French chateaus, and explore historic sites. Biking and hiking options are available as well.

What to Expect from a Luxury Tour or Cruise with Adventure Life

Forget your previous experiences of luxury vacations. At Adventure Life, we take luxury to the next level! We have tours for all budgets, but if you have discerning tastes, then you know that a luxury tour is the way to go. To us, a luxury tour must meet the following standards:

The most comfortable accommodations available: Private balconies, pristine bathrooms, plush linens, individually controlled climate, and spacious rooms are the starting point for our luxury tours.
Intimate experiences: Intimacy is a staple for any luxury tour, so we keep our group sizes small. This way, you get the attention and care you deserve.
Excellent multi-lingual guides: Not all guides are the same, so we make sure that the guides on our luxury itineraries are experts in their respective fields, whether culture, history, or wildlife.
Top-notch service: The crew is there to guarantee that no desire goes unfulfilled, from prompt housekeeping and room service to friendly interactions.
Perfect itineraries: No matter which itinerary you choose, we promise that it has been vetted at our highest level, so that we feel confident knowing that you're with an experienced crew and guides leading you on clockwork itineraries.
Gourmet cuisine: The chefs on our luxury tours always put the cherry on top. Buffet style meals, plates made to order, and cooks who are eager to accommodate any dietary requests are standard on our luxury tours, accompanied of course by an enthusiastic and experienced waitstaff.

10 Best Luxury Cruise Deals for 2023-2024

Trip Name	Save	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Celebrating Antarctica	15%	$9995	13	Dec 7, 2022	Board the MS Seaventure for this 13-day voyage that will take you from Ushuaia, across the Drake Passage until you reach the Antarctic Peninsula … 0
Celebrating Antarctica	15%	$10945	13	Jan 14, 2023	Explore the Antarctic Peninsula from the comfort of the Island Sky and experience close encounters with the abundant wildlife which call this frozen … 0
Christmas in Antarctica	15%	$10945	13	Dec 17, 2022	Celebrate the Christmas season and explore the majestic white continent, enjoying abundant wildlife encounters and the striking panoramic landscape … 0
Adventures in Antarctica	15%	$8995	12	Feb 15, 2023	View the abundant wildlife which call this frozen continent home including albatrosses, prions, petrels, penguins, seals, whales, and dolphins aboard … 0
Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water	Savings	$4820	5	Dec 5, 2022	Venture to Peru to enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aria Amazon. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the … 0
Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Fly Expedition	Savings	$16995	12	Jan 26, 2023	Get a chance to observe seals and penguins in their natural habitat. Spend 12 days aboard the Sylvia Earle exploring Antarctica's huge white … 0
Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition	Savings	$15795	12	Feb 3, 2024	Maximize your time in Antarctica by flying from Punta Arenas, Chile to King George Island and then cruising back. Observe the wildlife of the … 0
Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water	Savings	$5640	5	Nov 29, 2022	Enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aqua Nera. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and … 0
Across the Antarctic Circle	Savings	$15395	13	Jan 7, 2023	Journey into this magical frozen area of extraordinary beauty, powerful orcas, leopard seals, ethereal snow petrels, bristling mountain ranges, and … 0
Across the Antarctic Circle - Fly/Sail Expedition	Savings	$14295	12	Feb 1, 2023	Explore the Antarctic in its frozen, extraordinary beauty. From icebergs to powerful orcas, you will make memories for a lifetime. Enjoy this 12-day … 0

A Guide to Luxury Travel

Best Luxury Travel Destinations

Planning to treat yourself somewhere special? If money is no object, there are a couple of places that come to mind if you’re dreaming of a vacation in the lap of luxury.

Italy (Best Luxury European Destination)
In general, you can’t go wrong with a holiday in Europe, with classy cities like London and Paris. But with its irresistible mix of art, history, fashion, gastronomy, and brilliant natural landscapes, Italy is a standout. The stylish country is a favorite of luxury travelers, whether they’re headed to the fashion houses of Milan, the artistic wonders of Florence, or the breathtaking Amalfi Coast.

French Polynesia (Best for Luxury Beach Getaways)
Home to 118 islands and countless spell-binding beaches, French Polynesia is an ocean lover’s paradise. The breathtaking islands of Bora Bora and Tahiti are the most famous destinations, although their remote location in the South Pacific make it a pricey place to visit any time of the year. For luxury travelers, the secluded nature of these white-sand islands makes them an even more appealing choice. Serene, quiet, and dazzlingly beautiful, French Polynesia is an unparalleled tropical idyll.

Africa (Best for Luxury Safari Tours) – Tanzania
A one-of-a-kind and often life-changing experience, safaris are extremely popular among luxury travelers. The best safaris are in Africa, with Tanzania, Zambia, and South Africa all favorites of explorers who don’t mind spending a lot for a more extravagant vacation. A deluxe African safari is expensive, but easily worth the cost, as explorers enjoy awe-inspiring encounters with lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalos.

Antarctica (Best Luxury Adventure Destination)
Is there anything more indulgent to adventurers than a journey to the end of the earth? Tick off a bucket list item with an expedition to Antarctica, an uninhabited frozen landscape that makes for an otherworldly vacation setting. There’s wonder at every turn in this continent, from penguin encounters to majestic icebergs.

Best Luxury River Cruises in Europe

Our hand-selected menu of cruises is all-inclusive, with shore excursions, meals, and drinks, and guides all wrapped into what you pay. We have done our best to curate unique cruise experiences for travelers of all interests - from history buffs to active explorers…and everyone else!

Tips for Traveling in Style

Fly or cruise in first-class (or business class). Get the full luxury experience, starting from the first day of your vacation. First-class and business class flights and tours guarantee a comfortable trip, with roomy seats, delicious meals, and extra-attentive service.
Book a private ride. Public transportation can be a pain in many countries, so make sure you have a private vehicle to enjoy sightseeing at your leisure. Even better, hire a chauffeur.
Splurge on an exclusive guide. Nothing takes you out of the luxury experience more than squeezing into a tour bus or jostling for a place with dozens of other travelers. A private guide can be expensive, but you’ll gain access to insider knowledge and more underrated spots.
Research Michelin-star restaurants in the area. Make the most of the destination by getting a taste of the finest cuisine the locale has to offer. Europe boasts a wide variety of top-notch dining establishments, especially countries like France, Italy, and Spain. Wine is also a highlight in these regions.

How to Enjoy a Luxury Holiday on a Budget

Find brand new luxury hotels and resorts. Newly opened or recently renovated accommodations will typically offer fantastic deals and discounts, even for their most opulent suites.
Dine in high-end restaurants during lunch. Lunch dishes tend to be a lot less expensive than the dinner menu. It’s also worth asking locals for dining recommendations; they’ll definitely know about the city’s best-kept secrets that probably won’t cost an arm and a leg.
Travel during the off-season. Summer and Christmas holidays are generally the high season for travel in most places in the world. Travelers can cut back on expenses by skipping these months and opting for low season tours and cruises.
Join a luxury cruise instead of doing everything DIY and solo. Traveling on a small-ship cruise is an opportunity to keep costs relatively affordable, while enjoying an intimate experience away from the city crowds. And with travel experts taking care of accommodations, meals, and tours, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.