This is a hosted cruise, meaning you can join James Cole and a select group of Panache Cruises customers.

As Panache Cruises' river expert, I'm always on the lookout for fantastic, unique opportunities and experiences on river cruise itineraries.

The world is full of incredible places just waiting to be explored on a luxury ocean cruise. We all have our favourites - places we would happily return to again and again. Here are some alternatives.