About Beyond Cruises

The Art of Waterway Immersion

At Beyond Cruises, we believe that the most meaningful journeys happen on a more intimate scale. We are a premier travel brand dedicated to bringing a specialized waterway experience to American travelers. By focusing exclusively on riverboat cruises and canal barge cruises, we offer a way to explore the world’s most storied interior routes with a level of depth and character that larger transit options simply cannot provide.

 

Specialized Inland Journeys

Our focus is narrow so that your experience can be deep. We specialize in two distinct ways to see the world by water:

  • Riverboat Cruises

Experience the heart of a region aboard elegant riverboats. These journeys take you directly into the center of historic cities and cultural hubs, offering a front-row seat to the heritage of the world’s great rivers.

  • Canal Barge Cruises

Discover the ultimate “slow travel” experience. Navigating narrow, peaceful canals through the countryside, our specialized barges reach secluded villages and pastoral landscapes completely inaccessible to any other form of travel.

Why Beyond Cruises?

Beyond Cruises was founded on the belief that how you travel is just as important as where you go. Based in New York, we are part of the IST Travel Group, an organization with over 30 years of experience in the travel industry. This foundation allows us to bridge the gap between premium exploration and accessibility, offering a distinctive, boutique experience at a fair and accessible price.

  • Immersive Access: Our rivercraft dock in the heart of small towns and historic ports, allowing for immediate immersion into local culture.
  • Thoughtful Pacing: We prioritize a “slow travel” philosophy—less time rushing, more time engaging with the destination.
  • Exceptional Value: We ensure that high-quality waterway travel is within reach by balancing thoughtful planning with comfort.

Our Commitment

As we continue to expand our portfolio of river and canal itineraries across multiple regions, our mission remains the same: to provide journeys that feel personal, approachable, and deeply connected to the land.

This is travel by water, done differently. This is Beyond Cruises.