Ritzy Travel Guide hosts a series of immersive Group Cruises each year to different destinations around the world.
Each is carefully chosen to combine a special ship, a fascinating itinerary and, above all, the opportunity to share the experience with a small group of fellow travellers.
Typically, there will be two Group Cruises each year, taking us to different parts of the world, on different ships and cruise lines, and at a variety of price points, from accessible premium cruises through to occasional luxury sailings.
Each cruise has a reason for being selected: a particularly special ship, a fascinating itinerary, a unique event, carnival or festival, and preferably a combination of several!
Each Group Cruise is deliberately limited in numbers, keeping things personal and relaxed and giving us the opportunity to properly meet and spend time with everyone joining us.
Join Bill & Mrs Ritzy as we discover some wonderful ships, fascinating destinations and memorable experiences together.


The Ritzy Travel Guide Group Cruise for August 2027, with Oceania Sonata is now SOLD OUT.
We have been delighted by the response to our very first Group Cruise, with all available places being taken within 72 hours of the sailing being announced.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming everyone aboard Oceania Sonata for what promises to be a wonderful ten nights sailing from Barcelona to Southampton.
If you missed out this time, there will be plenty more opportunities to join us. We are already working on future Ritzy Travel Guide Group Cruises, featuring different ships, destinations and price points around the world.
Register for our 'Priority Notification List' above to be among the first to hear when the next Group Cruise is announced.
Announcement 8th August 2026
On 30th August 2027, Bill & Mrs Ritzy will be hosting a limited group of Ritzy Travel Guide viewers aboard the brand-new Oceania Sonata for a 10-night voyage from Barcelona to Southampton.
Sonata will be Oceania Cruises' newest ship.
The cruise begins in Barcelona before visiting Palma de Mallorca, then Cádiz for Seville. From there we head to Lisbon and Porto, before continuing north to La Coruña and Bilbao.
Then Pauillac, heart of the Bordeaux wine region, before our arrival into Southampton on 9th September.
Included: gourmet speciality restaurants, shipboard gratuities, WiFi, soft drinks, speciality coffees and teas, water and laundry services.
And we've managed to add something very valuable for members of the Ritzy Travel Guide group: Every booking made as part of our group will receive a FREE upgrade to Oceania's All Inclusive Beverage Package, worth approximately US$1,599 per couple.
We thought that might come in rather handy!
Bill & Mrs Ritzy will be aboard for the entire cruise, and will be arranging opportunities for everyone to get together, including a private cocktail party, dining with the Ritzy Travel Guide team, sea-day Meet & Greets and Q&A presentations.
Most importantly, numbers are limited. We want this Group Cruise to remain personal and relaxed.
We've also secured some very attractive group pricing.
Veranda Staterooms from £3,675 per person
approximately US$4,900 per person
Concierge Veranda Staterooms from £4,034 per person
approximately US$5,426 per person
For those looking for something rather special, Penthouse Suites start from £5,801 per person (approximately US$7,560), with other suite and cabin categories also available.
All bookings are handled via Six Star Cruises.
Information below. We'd love you to join us!
Any questions: contact us at : ritzytravelguide@gmail.com


Our 10-night voyage sails from Barcelona to Southampton, visiting some of our favourite parts of Spain, Portugal and France along the way. Highlights include Palma de Mallorca, Seville, Lisbon, Porto, Bilbao and Bordeaux, together with two relaxing days at sea to enjoy the brand-new Oceania Sonata.

Special Group Cruise fares start from £3,675 per person (approx. US$4,900) for a Veranda Stateroom, with Concierge Verandas and a selection of suites also available. These are specially negotiated group rates, with additional benefits exclusively for guests booking as part of the Ritzy Travel Guide Group. All bookings made & fulfilled by Six Star Cruises

As well as Oceania's generous standard inclusions, our guests receive a FREE upgrade to the All Inclusive Beverage Package, worth US$1,599 per couple. We'll also be hosting a cocktail party, group dining, sea-day Meet & Greets and Q&A sessions, with plenty of opportunities to spend time with Bill & Mrs Ritzy and fellow travellers throughout the cruise.