Cruises

The Art of Exceptional & Expedition Cruising

Excellence in luxury, ultra-luxury, and expedition cruising — an expertise shaped by our own journeys, strengthened by exceptional partners, and enriched with privileged access to the finest advantages.

Experience cruising differently, exclusively.

Envision your exceptional cruise: the most inspiring itinerary, the cruise line you prefer, the ideal suite, and the ship that reflects your travel style. Looking for a seamless departure? We coordinate your flights or trains, and private transfers right to the port.

Before or after your cruise, extend your journey with a bespoke stay: handpicked hotels, exclusive visits, immersive or refined local experiences — all curated by our concierge service.

Sailing means discovering multiple destinations in a single cruise, with maximum comfort and high-quality service. On expedition or themed cruises, passionate guest speakers bring even the most remote territories to life.

From a river cruise on the Mekong to premium, luxury, or ultra-luxury voyages blending refinement and gastronomy, or polar and tropical expeditions to the Arctic, Antarctica, the Kimberley, or Saint Helena — every journey is crafted around you, for you.

We know the cruise lines, their ships, their crews, and the itineraries to prioritise — or avoid. We design your cruise according to your desires, pace, budget, and schedule, including three-day Mediterranean escapes aboard exceptional vessels should you wish.

All that remains is for you to embark.

How we work

Your bespoke journey in four steps

Your desires

Express your desires

Share your inspirations, budget, and ideal dates. Our form allows you to precisely describe the journey you envision.

The itinerary

Co-create your itinerary

We collaborate to shape a journey that reflects you, designed around your pace, passions, and style of discovery.

The booking

Book with peace of mind

Accommodations, round-trip transport, formalities, and exclusive experiences: we orchestrate every detail. Your journey is ready; you need only let yourself be guided.

The departure

Set off with complete peace of mind

Your personalised travel journal gathers all essential information. On-site, our concierge and partners remain available 24/7 to assist you.

Cruise lines . Preferred partnerships . Your benefits

Through the 360 Private Travel network, BG ULTIMATE benefits from privileged access to the world’s finest cruise and expedition lines.

These are our direct partners: long-standing relationships, exclusive agreements, and effortless communication with their executive teams. This enables us to secure the most desirable suites for you — even when a sailing appears fully booked — a rare privilege granted to a handful of advisors.

Our affiliation with Virtuoso further enhances these advantages. Across all member lines, you enjoy exclusive benefits such as:

onboard credits ranging from 150 to 500 USD per suite, and sometimes more for select periods,
private excursions or transfers,
a bottle of champagne,
signature dining or curated experiences,
and additional amenities tailored to your itinerary, journey length, and chosen suite category — including upgrades, when available, negotiated individually.

You travel with the assurance of preferred access, expert guidance, and benefits reserved for the most discerning travellers.

Interested in one of these lines? We will send you its brochure personally, with our recommendations.

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Ultra-luxury

The absolute icons — legendary hospitality, boutique yachts, palatial suites, privacy.

Orient Express Cruises The myth of luxury travel at sea — exceptional ships carrying the legendary Orient Express heritage.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection The Ritz-Carlton art de vivre at sea — exceptional boutique yachts for a palatial experience in motion.

Four Seasons Yachts Legendary Four Seasons hospitality at sea — palatial suites, personalised service, exceptional destinations.

Aman at Sea Aman at Sea, aboard Amangati, embodies the essence of understated luxury: 47 suites, space, calm, and exceptional voyages.

Luxury

Refinement in motion — attentive, personalised service and elegant atmospheres.

Silversea The pioneer of ultra-luxury all-inclusive travel — suites, fine dining and some of the most exclusive destinations in the world.

Seabourn The most personal service at sea — intimate ships reaching ports the large liners cannot.

Regent Seven Seas The most comprehensive all-inclusive offer in the world — shore excursions, business-class flights, gratuities and spirits included from the moment you book.

Ponant French excellence at sea — small exploration ships, polar destinations and exceptional itineraries.

Atlas Ocean Voyages Luxury expeditions to the wildest destinations — Antarctica, the Arctic and great voyages of discovery.

Crystal Cruises An absolute benchmark of luxury at sea — elegant ships, refined cuisine, service of remarkable precision.

Explora Journeys The new benchmark in luxury cruising — exceptional ships from MSC, starred dining, and the famous Rolex boutiques on board where the watches can be bought.

Scenic Exceptional spaces, refined cuisine and all-inclusive suites on the finest itineraries in the world.

Emerald Cruises Exceptional yachts and ships for a cruise out of the ordinary — contemporary elegance, small numbers and highly personalised service.

Premium

Premium standards — warm service, quality cuisine, itineraries designed for discovery.

Azamara Cruises Long calls and overnight stays in port — a distinctive approach to experiencing destinations properly.

Viking Ocean & Rivers Understated Scandinavian ships, immersive cultural journeys — Nordic excellence on oceans and rivers.

Celebrity Cruises Award-winning contemporary design, starred dining — accessible premium travel to the finest destinations.

Oceania Cruises The benchmark for dining at sea — exceptional cuisine created by renowned chefs, on carefully chosen itineraries.

Expeditions

The ends of the earth in small numbers — Zodiac landings, lecturers on board, ships built for ice or shallow waters.

AE Expeditions Aurora Expeditions. Ships of no more than one hundred and thirty passengers, bound for the remotest regions: everyone lands at every call.

Aqua Expeditions River cruises and yachts in the Peruvian Amazon, on the Mekong and in eastern Indonesia. One crew member per passenger, and chef-led cuisine.

Heritage Line River cruises in South-East Asia, aboard intimate vessels, between culture, adventure and refined hospitality.

HX Expeditions The Norwegian pioneer of polar expedition since 1896. The Arctic, Antarctica and beyond, on hybrid ships, with a firm scientific grounding.

National Geographic — Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic naturalists, photographers and experts on board, for immersive expeditions across every ocean.

Pearl Expeditions An Australian small-group specialist: a thirty-passenger yacht, with rare access to the Kimberley, Papua New Guinea, Raja Ampat and Borneo.

Ponant Founded in 1988 by former officers of the French merchant navy. The experience of luxury and authentic adventure, from the Caribbean to Antarctica.

Quark Expeditions A benchmark in polar expedition since 1991: Zodiacs, landings and helicopter excursions, led by Arctic and Antarctic experts.

Silversea One of the most inclusive offers in the sector: butler service, multiple restaurants, drinks and transfers included, across all seven continents.

Swan Hellenic A pioneer of cultural expedition. A modern ice-class fleet, from one hundred and fifty-two to one hundred and ninety-two passengers, and a partnership with the SETI Institute.

True North An Australian company. Two shallow-draught ships to explore the Kimberley, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.

BG ULTIMATE works exclusively with lines selected for the quality of their service and their position in the luxury, ultra-luxury and expedition segments. Our brochures are available on request — we send them to you personally, with our recommendations.