The Travel Suite Unveils New Collection of Luxury Cruise & Stay Offers for 2026/27

Irish luxury travel specialist, The Travel Suite has refreshed its latest collection of luxury cruise and cruise-and-stay offers, bringing together some of the world’s most prestigious cruise lines including Explora Journeys, Oceania Cruises, Silversea and Riviera Travel.

From an elegant sailing from Lisbon through southern Spain and Morocco, to a Caribbean escape combining Sandals Royal Barbados with Silversea, the latest offers have been designed to make luxury cruising simple, seamless and exceptional value, with flights, transfers and carefully selected hotels included in a number of packages.

The collection features five handpicked journeys, with prices starting from €2,699 per person.

LISBON TO MÁLAGA WITH EXPLORA JOURNEYS

A sophisticated escape through Portugal, Spain and Morocco

Departing 23 February 2027

From €2,699 per person

This four-night luxury cruise-and-stay journey combines Lisbon, Cádiz, Tangier and Málaga with an elegant pre- or post-cruise hotel stay.

The package includes:

• Return flights from Dublin

• All transfers

• 4-night luxury cruise onboard Explora II

• Overnight stay in Lisbon

• 1 night at Gran Hotel Miramar Málaga

• Accommodation in an Ocean Terrace Suite

• Based on 2 sharing

• 9 culinary experiences

• Fine beverages

• Wi-Fi

• Gratuities

Reference: 746205

Itinerary

Day 1–2 – Lisbon, PortugalOvernight in Lisbon, with embarkation from 12:00–20:59 on Tuesday 23 February and departure on Wednesday 24 February.

Day 3 – Cádiz, SpainThursday 25 February, 09:00–20:00.

Day 4 – Tangier, MoroccoFriday 26 February, 08:00–18:00.

Day 5 – Málaga, SpainSaturday 27 February, arriving at 09:00, with disembarkation from 10:15–11:30.

Explora Journeys’ all-inclusive offering includes nine distinct culinary experiences including in-suite dining, unlimited beverages, Wi-Fi, onboard gratuities and access to Ocean Wellness.

MÁLAGA TO BARCELONA WITH EXPLORA JOURNEYS

A luxury Spanish and Moroccan cruise with stylish city stays

Departing 18 January 2027

From €2,849 per person

This four-night Explora Journeys escape combines two exceptional Spanish city stays with a luxury cruise onboard Explora II.

The package includes:

• Return flights from Dublin

• All transfers

• 2 nights at ME Málaga by Meliá

• 4-night luxury cruise onboard Explora II

• 1 night at The Level at Meliá Barcelona Sky

• Ocean Terrace Suite

• Based on 2 sharing

• 9 culinary experiences

• Fine beverages

• Wi-Fi

• Gratuities

Reference: 746207

Itinerary

Day 1 – Málaga, SpainWednesday 20 January – embarkation 12:00–20:30, departure 23:30.

Day 2 – Tangier, MoroccoThursday 21 January, 08:00–18:00.

Day 3 – At SeaFriday 22 January.

Day 4 – Alicante, SpainSaturday 23 January, 08:00–17:00.

Day 5 – Barcelona, SpainSunday 24 January – arrival 08:00, disembarkation 09:15–10:30.

The combination of Málaga and Barcelona makes this particularly attractive for travellers looking to add a stylish city break before and after their cruise, while enjoying Explora Journeys’ refined, residential approach to luxury cruising.

ROME, BARCELONA & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE WITH OCEANIA

Discover Italy, Corsica, France and Spain onboard Oceania Sirena

Departing 1 December 2026

From €2,999 per person

This elegant cruise-and-stay itinerary combines a night in Rome, a seven-night luxury Mediterranean cruise and a night in Barcelona.

The package includes:

• Return flights from Dublin

• All transfers

• 1 night in Rome

• 7-night small-ship luxury cruise onboard Oceania Sirena

• 1 night in Barcelona

• Penthouse Suite

• Based on 2 sharing

• Oceania's renowned “The Finest Cuisine at Sea”

• Free gratuities

• Wi-Fi

• Soft drinks

• Tea and coffee

• Unlimited access to the Aquamar Spa Terrace

• Choice of wine and beer with lunch and dinner OR $200 shore excursion credit per person

Reference: 746043

Mediterranean itinerary

2 December – Rome (Civitavecchia), ItalyEmbarkation 13:00, departure 17:00.

3 December – Bastia, Corsica, France07:00–20:00.

4 December – Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Italy07:00–20:00.

5 December – Cinque Terre (La Spezia), Italy07:00–19:00.

6 December – Toulon, France09:00–19:00.

7 December – Palamós, Spain07:00–19:00.

8 December – Palma de Mallorca, Spain08:00–20:00.

9 December – Barcelona, SpainDisembarkation at 08:00.

This is an excellent option for travellers who want to combine some of the Mediterranean’s most sought-after destinations with the intimate feel of small-ship cruising and Oceania’s celebrated culinary offering.

LUXURY BARBADOS & CARIBBEAN CRUISE WITH SILVERSEA

Sandals, Barbados and an ultra-luxury Caribbean cruise

Departing 9 December 2026

From €4,499 per person

For those looking for a winter sun escape with a serious dose of luxury, this package combines a stay at Sandals Royal Barbados with seven nights aboard Silversea's Silver Spirit.

The package includes:

• Return flights from Dublin

• 3 nights at Sandals Royal Barbados

• 7-night luxury all-inclusive cruise onboard Silver Spirit

• Classic Veranda Suite

• Based on 2 sharing

• Butler service

• Onboard dining

• Premium beverages

• Wi-Fi

• Gratuities

Reference: 746090

Caribbean itinerary

12 December – Bridgetown, BarbadosBoarding 14:00–16:00, departure 23:00.

13 December – Castries, St Lucia09:00–19:30.

14 December – Fort-de-France, Martinique08:00–17:00.

15 December – Roseau, Dominica08:00–18:00.

16 December – St John's, Antigua08:00–18:00.

17 December – Deshaies, Guadeloupe08:00–17:00.

18 December – Canouan, St Vincent & the Grenadines08:00–18:00.

19 December – Bridgetown, BarbadosArrival 07:00.

With three nights at Sandals Royal Barbados before sailing, this offer provides the best of both worlds: a relaxed Caribbean resort stay followed by an ultra-luxury cruise through some of the region's most beautiful islands.

GASTRONOMY OF THE RHINE & MOSELLE WITH RIVIERA TRAVEL

A culinary journey through Germany's most picturesque river landscapes

Departing 10 October 2026

From €2,899 per person

This seven-night river cruise aboard MS Emily Brontë combines beautiful scenery, historic towns, wine tasting and culinary experiences along the Rhine and Moselle.

The package includes:

• Return flights from Dublin

• All transfers

• 7-night river cruise with Riviera Travel onboard MS Emily Brontë

• All-inclusive drinks

• Wi-Fi

• 11 included experiences

• Standard Suite with French balcony

• Based on 2 sharing

Reference: 746172

Rhine & Moselle itinerary

Day 1 – CologneArrive in Cologne and embark the ship.

Day 2 – CochemCruise along the Rhine and Moselle, enjoy a German buffet lunch and take a tour of Cochem.

Day 3 – TrierContinue upstream along the Moselle before travelling to Trier for a guided tour.

Day 4 – BernkastelExplore Bernkastel and enjoy a wine tasting before cruising downstream.

Day 5 – KoblenzDiscover the sparkling wine-making traditions of Koblenz, including a tasting, followed by a guided tour of Boppard.

Day 6 – Rhine Gorge & RüdesheimCruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge before visiting Rüdesheim, with time to explore after the tour.

Day 7 – CologneChoose your experience in Cologne – visit the Lindt Chocolate Museum with a guide or discover the city's famous beer culture.

Day 8 – Return homeDisembark and begin the journey home.

The latest collection highlights the breadth of luxury cruising now available to Irish travellers, from the contemporary elegance of Explora Journeys and the culinary focus of Oceania Cruises, to the ultra-luxury experience of Silversea and the destination-led river journeys of Riviera Travel.

Each package has been carefully put together by The Travel Suite, with flights, transfers and selected accommodation incorporated where applicable, giving clients the reassurance of having their holiday professionally planned from start to finish.

Prices are based on two people sharing and are subject to availability and change.