From the Mediterranean sun to the icescapes of Antarctica, boating holidays are a perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Treat yourself to a well-deserved break with one of these luxury cruise tours for UK travellers, ideal for over 50s, single travellers and all who love to spend time on water.

Luxury and adventure are wonderfully intertwined on premium cruises around Iceland, showcasing the myriad scenic wonders of a country that hugs the Arctic Circle. Activities include Zodiac cruising, kayaking and onshore visits to grand waterfalls, geysers and geothermal springs as well as colourful towns, giving you a sense of Icelandic life. Sailing tours have the bonus of reaching less visited areas, including beautiful fjords and small islands inhabited mainly by puffins.

Some upscale cruise tours straddle Iceland, Greenland and the Canadian Arctic, giving you a rare opportunity to survey the starkly beautiful terrains and impressive wildlife of these remote regions and gain an insight into the communities that dwell here.

Also ideal for lovers of nature in its extremes are our 5-star cruise trips to Antarctica, which plunge you into an ethereal realm of giant icebergs, glaciers and mountains. As you drift through the spellbinding environment of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, you will have orcas, leopard seals and penguins for company, while albatrosses, snow petrels, skuas and cormorants patrol the skies. These sumptuous tours include onboard expert naturalists to help you get the most out of your unique voyage.

If you prefer warmer climes, we could suggest a luxury cruise along the Nile, taking in the archaeological wonders for which Egypt is renowned. High-end sailing holidays in Vietnam include boat trips on Ha Long Bay, featuring mesmeric scenery of emerald green waters flanked by towering cliffs and dotted with rocky outcrops. On luxurious trips to China you can take atmospheric journeys through the famously spectacular scenery of the Li and Yangtze Rivers.

We have splendid premium sailing tours in Europe too, including wonderful solo traveller cruises exploring the scenic delights and cultural points of interest on the coast of Croatia and Montenegro and the tranquil Elafiti Islands. On luxury cruises in Greece, meanwhile, you can enjoy glorious swimming, hiking and plenty of Greek fine dining while soaking in the sunshine, the sea air and the natural beauty of islands such as Santorini and Mykonos.

Some of our cheaper cruise tours are also of sterling quality, including lovely over 50s cruises on the River Douro exploring the historic towns, beautiful countryside and food and wine produce of this enchanting region of Portugal. Browse all the available tours and start planning your next great sailing adventure.

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