TRIPS & SHIPS - Luxury River Cruises, Custom Safaris & Expedition Voyages
Curated Escapes. Seamless Luxury.
Tailored travel experiences designed for discerning travelers.
Trips & Ships Luxury Travel creates custom river cruises, small ship expeditions, luxury safaris, and personalized vacations around the world.
Paris, France
We Don't Just Plan Trips.
We Design Legacies.
At Trips & Ships Luxury Travel, we specialize in unforgettable journeys for travelers who expect more. With over 40 years of experience, our global team of travel experts delivers seamless, high-touch service from planning to welcome home.
Whether you're sailing through Europe on a river cruise, exploring remote regions by small ship, or embarking on a custom African safari, we tailor every detail to your unique style, pace, and purpose.
Tailored Travel. Globally Inspired. Personally Delivered.
River Cruising
Explore storied waterways through Europe, Asia, and beyond. Cultural immersion, scenic beauty, and seamless service—all in one curated cruise experience.
Small Ship Cruising
Access intimate ports and undiscovered gems aboard boutique vessels. No crowds, just handcrafted itineraries and personalized luxury.
Expedition Voyages
Go where few travelers do. Explore polar landscapes, remote archipelagos, and pristine wilderness with expert-led exploration and 5-star comfort.
Experience. Access. Global Reach.
40+ years of luxury travel experience
140+ expert advisors around the world
Insider access to top properties, guides, and ships
Recognized by leading travel publications and networks
White-glove support before, during, and after travel
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Trusted by Travelers Worldwide
"Trips & Ships planned the most incredible river cruise through France. Every detail was flawless—and the upgrades were beyond what we expected."
Laura & David
Boston
"Our African safari exceeded every expectation. The private guides, luxury camps, and seamless logistics made this our best vacation ever."
Michael & Sarah
Chicago
"The expedition cruise to Antarctica was life-changing. Professional service, expert guides, and memories that will last forever."
Robert & Jennifer
Denver
"I have loved sailing with the Distinctive Voyages Cruises you have booked for us. It is nice to have a few events(if you want to participate) but still plenty of time to do your own thing! I highly recommend @angelahughes @tripsandshipsluxurytravel and their Distinctive Voyage Cruises!"
Heather Barnes Blair
Naperville, IL
"We are back from our Brazil trip and had a wonderful time! Thank you so much for your help in booking such a great experience for us! It will be a lasting memory for our youngest! It was a dream-come-true for him to see the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio and I absolutely loved the time at Iguazu Falls and The gorgeous Belmond hotel! And thank you for the Havianas! We are fans! Hugs!!"
Janalyn Anderson
Des Moines, IA
Let's Create Your Next Journey
Whether you're dreaming of a romantic escape, a multigenerational safari, or a transformative expedition voyage, our team is ready to help you design something unforgettable.
Schedule a Complimentary ConsultationAbout Trips & Ships Luxury Travel Services
Trips & Ships Luxury Travel is a premier boutique travel agency specializing in custom-designed, all-inclusive vacations and legacy journeys around the globe. With over 40 years of luxury travel industry expertise, our team of dedicated travel advisors operates on a foundation of deep destination knowledge, global cruise partnerships, and a commitment to personalized service. We specialize in planning luxury river cruises on iconic waterways like the Danube, Rhine, Douro, Seine, and Mekong, as well as high-end ocean voyages and small ship yacht charters. Our hosted departures and preferred cruise line relationships with brands like Viking, AmaWaterways, Riverside Luxury Cruises, and Explora Journeys allow us to secure exclusive amenities, priority upgrades, and hosted activities for our clients.
Beyond luxury cruising, we design bespoke safaris and wildlife expeditions across Africa, including private game drives in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, with luxury lodge stays. Our expertise extends to planning luxury travel to Japan, small group tours for women through our "Women Who Wander" community, educational and university alumni travel programs, destination weddings, and corporate incentive trips. From handling international flights and comprehensive travel insurance to curating private shore excursions, transfers, and pre- or post-cruise luxury hotel stays, Trips & Ships handles every logistical detail. We are proud members of Internova, Travel Leaders Network, CLIA, ASTA, and PATH, ensuring peace of mind from consulting to your safe return.
Our specialized university group travel planning and alumni cruise programs are built on decades of academic and institutional partnerships. We design custom faculty-led study programs, educational journeys, and high-end donor travel experiences that balance robust academic focus with premium comfort. By partnering with leading luxury cruise lines and boutique destination operators, we allow universities and alumni associations to decrease risk, improve participant engagement, and deliver truly memorable, hassle-free study travel programs worldwide.
At Trips & Ships, we believe that luxury travel is not just about the destinations—it is about the peace of mind that comes with professional planning. From securing comprehensive travel insurance policies that protect your investment to coordinating private transfers, VIP airport services, and custom excursions, we handle every detail. Our status as a trusted host agency allows us to mentor and support a growing network of over 140 independent travel advisors, bringing combined global travel insights to every itinerary we design.