INTIMATE CRUISES

Sailing, travelling, taking to the sea or legendary rivers in Bangkok, Egypt, the Mediterranean or the Galàpagos Islands… A chance to get away from it all, and truly breathtaking, on elegant ships on a human scale promising unforgettable experiences.

De plus en plus écoresponsables, ces luxueuses croisières confidentielles proposent de nombreuses expériences exclusives.

Rivages du Monde presents a selection of “Yachting” cruises designed for about 40 passengers at most, on yachts or sailboats. Discover a secret Mediterranean while enjoying high-level lecture-stopovers and visiting sites listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage. www.rivagesdumonde.fr

Rivages du Monde presents a selection of “Yachting” cruises designed for about 40 passengers at most, on yachts or sailboats. Discover a secret Mediterranean while enjoying high-level lecture-stopovers and visiting sites listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage. www.rivagesdumonde.fr

This new ship that completes the Ecoventura cruise collection made its first cruise this year. It proposes exploration of the Galàpagos Islans, an archipelago listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage, in total harmony with nature. The ship is certified Rainforest Alliance Best Practices. A naturalist guide accompanies stopovers, and the Chef de Cuisine gives priority to organic ingredients from the archipelago’s farms. www.relaischateaux.com

This new ship that completes the Ecoventura cruise collection made its first cruise this year. It proposes exploration of the Galàpagos Islans, an archipelago listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage, in total harmony with nature. The ship is certified Rainforest Alliance Best Practices. A naturalist guide accompanies stopovers, and the Chef de Cuisine gives priority to organic ingredients from the archipelago’s farms. www.relaischateaux.com

With its 16 cabins and suites, the elegant Ponant sail ship proposes cruises lasting 7 days on average with stopovers well off the beaten track, in harbours with very few tourists. Certified Green Marine and Cleanship, it offers a variety of non-motorized nautical activities and the possibility of going ashore alone or in small groups. www.ponant.com

With its 16 cabins and suites, the elegant Ponant sail ship proposes cruises lasting 7 days on average with stopovers well off the beaten track, in harbours with very few tourists. Certified Green Marine and Cleanship, it offers a variety of non-motorized nautical activities and the possibility of going ashore alone or in small groups. www.ponant.com

With a fleet of eight traditional “dahabiehs” with lateen sails, Lazuli Nile Cruises propose romantic cruises on the Nile leaving from Esna (Luxor) to Aswan or vice versa, with five nights on board. Stopovers invite passengers to discover local traditions in contact with villagers and on unexpected visits. www.Lazulinil.com

With a fleet of eight traditional “dahabiehs” with lateen sails, Lazuli Nile Cruises propose romantic cruises on the Nile leaving from Esna (Luxor) to Aswan or vice versa, with five nights on board. Stopovers invite passengers to discover local traditions in contact with villagers and on unexpected visits. www.Lazulinil.com

Embark on a cruise along the river of kings, the Chao Phraya, from Bangkok to the old capital of Ayutthaya, on board the Loy River Song with its four luxury cabins. On the programme, a series of itineraries lasting two to four days, for a wealth of inspiring experiences. www.anantara.com

Embark on a cruise along the river of kings, the Chao Phraya, from Bangkok to the old capital of Ayutthaya, on board the Loy River Song with its four luxury cabins. On the programme, a series of itineraries lasting two to four days, for a wealth of inspiring experiences. www.anantara.com