Voyages to Antiquity

We have created a cruise experience which is designed for travellers who want to understand more about the history, culture and natural wonders of the ancient world. Our small ship, Aegean Odyssey, is perfectly suited to our destination-rich itineraries while our lecture programme connects you with the places you'll visit before you even go ashore.

Cruises to Ancient Civilisations

Combining the comfort and benefits of boutique-style cruising with the very best of cultural travel, Voyages to Antiquity offers an opportunity to explore the history, culture and natural wonders of the Mediterranean, Africa, India and Southeast Asia.

Small ship cruising at its best

The size of our ship allows us to visit harbours other vessels cannot reach, meaning we can offer a broader range of destinations. We berth in the heart of Southeast Asia’s great cities including Bangkok, Yangon (Rangoon) and Ho Chi Minh City, sail up the Guadalquivir River into the centre of Seville and are ideally sized to access the smaller Mediterranean ports and islands.

Our on-board experience is a little different, too: you'll discover a friendly and congenial atmosphere that enables you to get to know your like-minded fellow travellers. Whether it’s over dinner, in conversation about a lecture or on your designated shore excursion coach, friendships are easily formed. Passengers also appreciate our dress code – there’s no need to dress up on our behalf, cutting down on the amount of luggage you need.

Fascinating sites on shore

You might be surprised to read this on a cruise operator’s website, but we believe that your enjoyment ashore is as important as your experience on board. In fact, on many of our Mediterranean cruises, you’ll likely spend as much time on land as at sea. After all, we believe the reason for taking a cruise with us is to see the many wonderful places which are easily accessible from the coast.

Unparalleled value

We believe in offering exceptional value for money by including the things that matter most. You'll find that sightseeing tours, land stays and gratuities are extra on many cruise lines, which can amount to significant sums over the course of your holiday.

A great deal for single passengers

Our cruises are an excellent choice if you are travelling on your own. We offer low supplements, dedicated single cabins and a friendly atmosphere on board our small ship - just some of the reasons why so many travel solo with us.

You'll find many cruises with a supplement as low as 15% in our 26 single cabins, all equipped for one passenger with a queen-sized bed and well-designed storage. And as you'll go ashore on the included shore excursions with the same group of people each time, it's really easy to get to know your fellow passengers. Our open-seating dining policy furthers this camaraderie - you can join new aquaintances for dinner each evening. It's the perfect environment for making new friends.