Best Luxury Tours, Trips & Cruises for 2025-2026

10 Best Luxury Tours & Cruises for 2025-2026

10 Best Luxury Trip Deals for 2025-2026

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Islands Circumnavigation - West	$8,290	8	Jun 28, 2025	Circumnavigate the Western Islands of the Galapagos aboard the Ocean Spray. Spend time viewing wildlife, birds and volcanoes on this 8-day adventure. 0
Islands Circumnavigation - East	$8,290	8	Jul 05, 2025	Witness Kicker Rock, Pitt Point and Post Office Bay aboard the Ocean Spray. This 8-day cruise allows you to circumnavigate the East Galapagos Islands. 0
Western Islands	$6,190	6	Jul 12, 2025	Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay and more on a cruise through the Western Islands. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this 6-day Galapagos tour. 0
Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise	$6,190	6	Jun 19, 2025	On this 6-day luxury Galapagos cruise aboard one of the best yachts in Galapagos, the Ocean Spray catamaran, you'll 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. 0
Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise	$5,190	5	Jun 24, 2025	The Ocean Spray luxury catamaran takes you on a 5-day Galapagos Northern Islands cruise, exploring Genovesa, South Plaza, Mosquero, and Santiago. Light hiking, pristine snorkeling, and swimming with sea lions and penguins make this trip the perfect luxury Galapagos vacation package. 0
In the Steps of Darwin	$9,400	8	Jun 28, 2025	Discover all of the Galapagos wildlife that made the Islands famous and inspired Charles Darwin´s theory of evolution. Snorkel, swim, or kayak on the pristine crystal waters and experience amazing animal encounters, including playful sea lions, frigate birds, iguanas, blue footed boobies, penguins, and giant tortoises. 0
Footsteps Back in Time	$9,400	8	Jun 21, 2025	Have amazing animal encounters while experiencing the depth and breadth of what the islands offer, including top notch landing sites on this 8-day voyage through the Galapagos. Visit the most remote islands and experience the true Galapagos exploration aboard the M/V Evolution. 0
Beyond Darwin's Footsteps	$10,450	8	Jun 17, 2025	This 8-day adventure aboard Grace offers close encounters with wildlife. The islands are full of creatures that love to interact with visitors. Travel around Espanola, Floreana, Santa Cruz and more! Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in the crystalline waters of this area. 0
Following Darwin's Footsteps	$10,450	8	Jun 17, 2025	Embark on a memorable vacation aboard the Grace. The 8-day journey allows for many close encounters with Galapagos wildlife. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in clear waters. Explore South Plaza, Genovesa, Isabela and more on this tour! 0
Tahiti & the Society Islands	$2,960	8	Jul 26, 2025	On this 8-day cruise through Polynesian paradise aboard the M/S Paul Gauguin, discover the best of the South Pacific, including a day on Paul Gauguin's private islet, Motu Mahana (near Taha'a), snorkeling and kayaking in breathtaking Bora Bora, and a relaxing escape to the postcard-perfect shores of Moorea, before returning to Tahiti. 0

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.

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.

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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.