Luxury Ocean and Expedition Cruises
A Virtuoso-member specialist in small ship and expedition cruises. Clients enjoy exclusive onboard credits, complimentary upgrades, and preferred partner access across leading lines including Silversea, Seabourn and Explora Journeys.
Your ticket to the most extraordinary experiences at sea
As a Virtuoso Top Producer and Travel + Leisure A-List Advisor, Julie Jones brings firsthand expertise and deep cruise line relationships to every booking. We match each client to the right ship, itinerary, and suite - and secure exclusive amenities unavailable through direct booking. Our services are complimentary. The cruise line pays us directly, so you pay exactly the same price and receive more.
Expedition Cruising
Luxury expedition cruises pair small, ice-strengthened ships carrying 100 to 300 guests with all-suite accommodations, Zodiac and kayak excursions, and onboard naturalists, historians, and expedition specialists. Lines such as Silversea, Quark Expeditions and Lindblad Expeditions venture beyond the reach of conventional itineraries — to Antarctica, the Arctic, and the Galápagos — combining five-star comfort with genuine wilderness access, expert-led discovery, and a level of immersion that resort-style cruising simply cannot offer.
Types of cruising
Luxury Ocean Cruising
Luxury ocean cruises feature intimate ships carrying 200 to 750 guests, spacious suite accommodations, gourmet specialty dining, complimentary premium beverages, and highly personalized service. Lines such as Silversea, Seabourn, and Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection deliver a five-star resort experience at sea, with enrichment programs, expert-led shore excursions, and destination immersion that mainstream cruise lines cannot match.
luxury world cruises
Luxury world cruises range from 90 to 270 days and are now attracting a new generation of remote-working travelers alongside traditional retirees. TopFlight Travels curates customized world cruise itineraries by connecting sailings across multiple lines, destinations, and seasons - tailored entirely to each client's interests and schedule.
What Virtuoso Access Means for You
As a Virtuoso Top Producer, TopFlight Travels unlocks benefits unavailable when booking directly with the cruise line. Virtuoso Voyage guests receive a welcome cocktail reception, an exclusive hosted dinner with an onboard Virtuoso representative, and additional onboard credit or a private shore excursion - all included at no extra cost. These amenities are in addition to any promotions the cruise line is already offering.AS A VIRTUOSO MEMBER, we offer you coveted access to the Virtuoso Voyage welcome cocktail party, Virtuoso Voyage dinner party with your onboard host and an additional onboard credit or special shore excursion, exclusive to Virtuoso Voyage guests only.
Explore Luxury Ocean and Expedition Cruise Partners
Plan luxury and expedition cruises with Silversea, Crystal, and more - exclusive onboard credits, upgrades, and VIP perks through TopFlight Travels.
Once everything is confirmed, you are set to sail! All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy your time wherever you are headed.
Once you select a sailing, we handle stateroom selection, rate negotiation, payment coordination, shore excursion recommendations, and pre- and post-cruise logistics. TopFlight Travels does not charge a fee for luxury and expedition cruise bookings.
TopFlight Travels researches cruise lines, ships, and itineraries matched to your interests and presents curated options. Once you select a sailing, we handle stateroom selection, rate negotiation, payment coordination, shore excursion recommendations, and pre- and post-cruise logistics.
Complete the Take a Cruise inquiry form with your travel preferences, destinations, and travel dates.
How To Book Your Luxury Ocean or Expedition Cruise
As luxury Ocean and expedition cruise specialists, we are experts at customizing and managing luxury world cruises. Our clients spend up to 180 nights at sea with all the details and logistics handled by TopFlight Travels.
“Julie has been a refreshing change from the cookie-cutter agencies we've used in the past.”
- Melissa B.
TopFlight has assisted us with two completed trips. There are two more on the calendar and many more to come! Julie's ideas are refreshing, and she won't stop until she finds a solution for your family! She takes the time to understand the family's needs and wants, and is super responsive. I'm so glad we found her!
“Would be great if all professionals were nearly as attentive to clients.”
- Lee B.
Julie Jones is a great travel agent! She booked our cruise on Uniworld, fabulous!, and managed our flights.
She returns email immediately, calls you right back, fixes any problem, and just a joy to work with.
Although we live in LA and Julie lives in St. Louis, she's our forever agent.
“We were all so impressed and will definitely be using Julie to plan future trips!!"
- Susie M.
Julie helped some girlfriends and I plan a trip to Playa Del Carmen for our 45th birthdays. She was on top of every last detail and answered all of our questions right away. We LOVED the hotel where we stayed, and also had a few upgrades that Julie arranged for us that were really nice.
“My first experience with Top Flight could not have been better.”
- Carey S.
Julie took my original ideas, and made recommendations that brought us to a place I would NEVER have found on my own. It wasn't a vacation, it was an experience. From the moment we landed until we left, there was awesomeness at every turn. I'm usually a scrooge about travelling but now I can't wait for our next trip.....planned, or course, by Julie Jones or not at all.
Luxury Ocean and Expedition Cruise FAQs
Luxury ocean cruises feature intimate ships carrying 200 to 750 guests, all-suite accommodations with private verandas, gourmet specialty dining, complimentary premium beverages, and highly personalized service. Unlike mainstream ships, luxury lines maintain high crew-to-guest ratios, offer expert-led enrichment programs, and access smaller, less-crowded ports. Leading lines include Silversea, Seabourn, Explora Journeys, and Regent Seven Seas.
Luxury cruises prioritize refined onboard experiences on established routes like the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Expedition cruises use small, ice-strengthened ships to reach Antarctica, the Arctic, the Galapagos, and Patagonia, with onboard naturalists, Zodiac landings, and kayak excursions. Lines like Silversea and Lindblad Expeditions now combine both, delivering expedition access with luxury-level accommodations and service.
Most luxury ocean cruise fares include all specialty dining, premium spirits and wines, gratuities, and shipboard Wi-Fi. Ultra-luxury lines like Regent Seven Seas go further, bundling roundtrip airfare, shore excursions, and pre-cruise hotel stays. Silversea and Seabourn include nearly everything except flights. Exact inclusions vary by line, suite category, and sailing, so comparing true all-in value matters more than the headline fare.
Luxury cruises typically start at $500 per person per night; ultra-luxury suites and world cruises can exceed $2,000 per person per night. Because most fares bundle fine dining, premium beverages, gratuities, and Wi-Fi, the all-inclusive value is significantly higher than the nightly rate suggests. When stacked against a five-star hotel plus separate meals and activities, luxury cruising is often more cost-effective than it first appears.
Book 12 to 18 months ahead for the best suite selection, preferred itineraries, and early booking perks such as reduced deposits, complimentary upgrades, and onboard credits. Antarctica, the Galapagos, Mediterranean, and Alaska sailings are especially high-demand, with top suite categories selling out quickly. Last-minute openings do appear 60 to 90 days before departure, but suite choice and cabin location will be significantly limited.
No. Cruise lines pay advisors a commission directly, so the fare is identical whether you book with an advisor or the cruise line. Booking through TopFlight Travels as a Virtuoso member agency adds exclusive amenities unavailable through direct booking: typically $100 to $600 in onboard credits, complimentary upgrades when available, a hosted Virtuoso Voyage dinner, and a private shore excursion, all at no extra cost.
Complete the Take a Cruise inquiry form on this page, or reach Julie directly at julie@topflight.travel or (314) 966-8555. Share your destinations, travel dates, group size, and budget range. From there, I research cruise lines, ships, and itineraries matched to your priorities, handle all booking logistics, and secure your Virtuoso amenities. There is no booking fee.
