Bespoke cruise extensions are designed for travellers who want to explore deeper, travel further, and experience destinations beyond the port. From luxury safari lodges and private cultural tours to iconic rail journeys, wellness retreats, and handpicked city stays, with the help of my trusted suppliers, I can help create seamless extensions tailored entirely to your interests and style of travel.

Whether you want to relax before embarkation, extend your adventure after disembarkation, or combine multiple extraordinary experiences into one seamless itinerary, I'll help curate every detail for you.

Why Add A Cruise Extension?

Maximise Your Journey

Travelling long-haul for a cruise deserves more than a simple fly-cruise itinerary. Cruise extensions allow you to fully immerse yourself in a destination and create a richer, more rewarding travel experience.

Seamless Tailor-Made Travel

I help coordinate every aspect of your journey; including flights, hotels, transfers, touring, and exclusive experiences, ensuring a completely stress-free experience from start to finish.

Experience More Than the Ports

Cruises introduce you to extraordinary destinations, but extensions allow you to go beyond the coastline and discover iconic inland experiences, hidden gems, and authentic cultural encounters.

Slow Down & Indulge

Many travellers choose to begin or end their cruise with a few nights in a luxury hotel, spa retreat, or exclusive resort, creating the perfect balance of exploration and relaxation.

Extension Inspiration

Luxury Safari

Combine your cruise with an unforgettable African safari experience. Stay in world-class luxury lodges and experience extraordinary wildlife encounters across iconic destinations including Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.

Safari Experiences May Include:

Luxury tented camps and safari lodges
Private game drives and expert guides
Big Five wildlife encounters
Hot air balloon safaris
Victoria Falls extensions
Cape Town and Winelands stays

Perfect alongside Indian Ocean cruises, Cape Town departures, expedition voyages, and world cruises.

Luxury City Stays

Enhance your cruise with carefully selected luxury hotels in some of the world’s most iconic cities.

Popular Cruise Extension Cities Include:

Barcelona
Rome
Venice
Athens
Lisbon
Singapore
Tokyo
Cape Town
Sydney
Dubai

Whether you prefer historic grand hotels, contemporary luxury properties, or boutique hideaways, I’ll match you with the perfect stay.

Private Touring & Cultural Journeys

Discover destinations more deeply with privately guided tours and bespoke cultural experiences tailored to your interests.

Experiences May Include:

Private city tours with expert local guides
Exclusive museum and historical site access
Culinary and wine experiences
Scenic rail journeys
Small-group immersive touring
Photography and wildlife experiences

Ideal for travellers who want meaningful and authentic exploration beyond the cruise itinerary.

Wellness & Luxury Spa Retreats

After an expedition or busy sightseeing itinerary, many travellers choose to unwind with a luxury wellness escape.

Wellness Experiences May Include:

Luxury spa resorts
Thermal spa retreats
Beachfront wellness escapes
Holistic wellness programs
Yoga and mindfulness retreats
Private wellness consultations

Perfect for combining relaxation and rejuvenation with immersive travel experiences.

Inland Adventures & Scenic Destinations

Some of the world’s most extraordinary experiences lie beyond the coastline. I can help create inland extensions that allow you to discover iconic landscapes, cultural treasures, and bucket-list destinations.

Popular Inland Experiences Include:

The Swiss Alps and scenic rail journeys
Alaska wilderness lodges
The Canadian Rockies
The Galápagos Islands
Machu Picchu and Peru
The Nile and Egypt
Petra and Jordan
Japan cultural touring
Vietnam and Cambodia extensions

These journeys pair beautifully with luxury ocean, expedition, river, and yacht cruises.

Create a Journey Beyond the Cruise

Whether you dream of an African safari after your cruise, a luxury spa retreat before embarkation, or a private cultural journey through iconic destinations, I’ll help you create a truly unforgettable travel experience.

Contact me to begin planning your bespoke cruise extension journey.

LET'S PLAN YOUR CRUISE EXTENSION

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