Travelmarvel Tour & Cruise Reviews
The 426 Travelmarvel Tour & Cruise reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have travelled with Travelmarvel. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
The 426 Travelmarvel Tour & Cruise reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have travelled with Travelmarvel. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
Our river cruise was incident-free, well organised, and attention to detail could not be faulted. For our age group, it was paced, and every request was attended to with professionalism. The ship was clean and comfortable, and the meals were well presented with a good choice. We did enjoy the friendly atmosphere created by the ship's crew.
Canada & Alaska 0
Reflections of the Rockies and Alaska Cruise
Karen and Michael, NSW, Australia, May 2026
Very happy booking with Global Journeys. I had quick responses to any queries from Hannah Perry. Loved every moment of our Travelmarvel Reflections of the Rockies & Alaska tour. Everything was streamlined to make our journey pretty perfect.
The tour started well with the efficient pick up at the airport and the first 2 nights in a great hotel in Tokyo. The welcome dinner was not up to scratch, but our tour guide helped things along with attentive service. The bus and following few days were all great with glimpses of Japanese life and country. Should have stopped for view of Mt Fuji, not read more a glimpse as the bus rushed by. Mostly the hotels were good quality but for at least 3 nights they were less than 4 stars, not the premium as promised. Included lunches and dinners were good, albeit some at venues a long way from the accommodation. The bullet train was an experience but the other train journey on the last day was a waste of time. Seemed we did the same things X3 (temples/shrine, Japanese lunch/dinner/ bus ride with flashes of scenery)
Tour was great and Tracey was excellent in organising, communication and promptness of our booking. Would highly recommend Global Journeys.
15 day Incredible New Zealand with travel marvel May 2026 0
Incredible New Zealand
Denise and Gordon, WA , Australia, May 2026
We had a wonderful tour of NZ with Travelmarvel. All hotels chosen were great. Our Tour guide , Fernando, was fantastic, and Fenton our bus driver was exceptional in his driving. Hannah from Global Journeys was very helpful planning our tour.
Fantastic tour and cruise to Canada and Alaska 0
Rockies and Alaskan Adventure
Denise, Australia, May 2026
I would definitely book a Travelmarvel tour again. Everything was so organised and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. The whole trip was fantastic. Tracey at Global Journeys did a great job booking my trip. I would definitely book through Global Journeys again.
Highlights of South America with 4 Day Extension to the Amazon 0
Highlights of South America
Peter and Christine, WA, Australia, Apr 2026
We had perfect weather with a fabulous group of people. Our tour guide, Felipe, was outstanding and the quality of accommodation was very good. The high lights were, Iguazu Falls, The Tango Evening in Buenos Aires (superb), Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu, and Copacabana Beach. There were a lot of flights and it was quite tiring as we were on the go the read more whole time. A very busy schedule but necessary to see all that we did. Georgie did a great job with all our pre trip planning. Many thanks!
I recommend this cruise. The service and food were excellent. The journey was beautiful and the tours inland through the mountains were well worth doing.
Tracey was outstanding, always available, answered our many detailed questions and worries, promptly and really cared about us. TM was terrific, we would like to have had a detailed dynamic map on the screen in the cabin, so we knew exactly where we were at any moment. We missed the Iron Gates which we were disappointed about due to water level issues. read more Yes would book again, but never a 'non definite departure 'again.
A comfortable way to explore a magic area of Croatia. 1
Adriatic Coastal Cruise
Loris and Peter, ACT, Australia, Apr 2026
A most enjoyable way to experience the beautiful coastline of Croatia. The smaller ship was able to navigate into bays and ports that would have been inaccessible to larger ships. Every day revealed new vistas and an new understanding of the history of this whole area. The ship was comfortable, meals were outstanding and the wine flowed freely. The read more perfect weather was an added bonus.
Great Food, Great Service...but 0
Lisbon with Douro Discovery
Rosemary and Neil, NSW, Australia, Apr 2026
We were very impressed with both the food and the service given on the ship. There was a great range of food and it was always served with a smile. The cabin, though understandably small, was well maintained and there was plenty of room for storage with cases tucked away under the bed. The evening entertainments were enjoyable and well chosen. However, read more when we arrived on board and were directed to our cabin, we received no information regarding what happened next. All there was, was a piece of paper from the Travelmarvel CEO and a safety video being shown on the cabin TV. It was up to us to go out and ask to actually find out that the daily schedule was posted near the tour desk and that it could be accessed eventually through the TV. We understand that saving paper is important but a brief “How to” on the back of the CEO’s welcome would have easily solved our confusion.
The guided tours and accompanying guides were generally good and we enjoyed them, but often it was quite a lengthy trip away on a bus. We figured we could have simply done a bus tour! We usually found that, where the ship docked, there was little or nothing to do if you didn’t take the excursion. At times, as well, we felt the Tour Director on the boat was too verbose. Simple, straightforward explanations and directions would be been better, especially as over half of the passengers were of an age that complicated explanations meant important information was either not understood or was forgotten. So, if you just wanted a few calm days on a boat with great food and service, it was fine.
The guided tours and accompanying guides were generally good and we enjoyed them, but often it was quite a lengthy trip away on a bus. We figured we could have simply done a bus tour! We usually found that, where the ship docked, there was little or nothing to do if you didn’t take the excursion. At times, as well, we felt the Tour Director on the boat was too verbose. Simple, straightforward explanations and directions would be been better, especially as over half of the passengers were of an age that complicated explanations meant important information was either not understood or was forgotten. So, if you just wanted a few calm days on a boat with great food and service, it was fine.
We have just completed the Majestic Mekong River cruise and below is my feedback. Once again Travelmarel have exceeded our expectations and please pass on my feedback to the fabulous onboard team. We thoroughly enjoyed our recent cruise from Vietnam to Cambodia along the beautiful Mekong river on the RV Amalotus.There were lots of opportunities to read more site see on set tours or to do what one wished. We love that flexibility, as after all it’s our trip to enjoy! The onboard staff were amazing to deal with, with nothing ever being a problem. And I won’t even talk about the food as there was so much choice of excellent quality and quantity. Well organised and thoroughly enjoyable trip.
Our TD, Tim Thinh Dinh was brilliant. Very professional, nothing was too much trouble for him and always a simile on his face. Tim is an excellent representative for the APT / Travelmarel Brand in Vietnam and goes over and above to ensure all guests get to have an amazing journey on the ever-changing Mekong River. Hotel Manager Johnny also provided outstanding service and was well supported by an excellent and extremely professional onboard Team. Johnny's attention to detail and customer focus was a real strength. The local guides were also good. Extremely knowledgeable and great sense's of humour. We look forward to many more journeys with APT / Travelmarel. Thank you, and thanks Hannah for yet another well organised holiday.
Our TD, Tim Thinh Dinh was brilliant. Very professional, nothing was too much trouble for him and always a simile on his face. Tim is an excellent representative for the APT / Travelmarel Brand in Vietnam and goes over and above to ensure all guests get to have an amazing journey on the ever-changing Mekong River. Hotel Manager Johnny also provided outstanding service and was well supported by an excellent and extremely professional onboard Team. Johnny's attention to detail and customer focus was a real strength. The local guides were also good. Extremely knowledgeable and great sense's of humour. We look forward to many more journeys with APT / Travelmarel. Thank you, and thanks Hannah for yet another well organised holiday.
Every thing went very smoothly. The tour director &coach driver were excellent. 0
Grand Tasman
Evan , NSW, Australia, Mar 2026
Thanks very much for Grace who guided me through all things applying to our application for the Grand Tasman Tour. The tour was very well run, and for our first trip to Tassie the whole trip was a wonderful experience. Thanks again cheers.
Wonders of Vietnam and Cambodia 0
Wonders of Vietnam and Cambodia
Gary and Lea, NSW, Australia, Jan 2026
An excellent experience, thanks to our Tour Director (Yee) and our Cruise Director on the Lotus (Johhny). The TM staff looked after us well from arrival to departure, and everywhere in between. Hotels were all 5*, with spacious rooms and great facilities. Cruise staff, food and service were very good (although the Bhaya is old, cramped and tired, and read more in need of replacement). Locals in both Vietnam and Cambodia were friendly and welcoming; a tribute to their resilience after recent wars and deprivations. Grace, and the rest of her team from GJ, handled our booking with customary efficiency. Overall, an experience to be greatly recommended!
This tour was fantastic. I think what made it so good was our fabulous Tour Director Gordon. He was a born and bred Tasmanian and obviously loved his State. His knowledge and information was wonderful and nothing was too much trouble for him from start to finish. Highly recommend.
Have travelled with several other cruises lines and whilst Travelmarvel was very nice, we found it at the lower end of the scale. But it was very well priced in comparison so I guess you get what you pay for. We felt the cruise director was was hard to understand whenever she held a microphone and at times tried to give out too much information at once read more which had the guest bored and not listening. The meals were excellent but the tours only basic.
We cruised from Amsterdam to Budapest during the Christmas season. The cruise and the included guided tours were great. We learned so much about the history of these lovely cities, towns and areas that we visited. The standard and quantity of meals provided was amazing and the onboard service faultless. The only change I would make is to not go to read more as many Christmas markets as they all became a bit same same and most had food and drinks that we just didn't need. Next time we would spend more time exploring more than just the old town and market squares.
An Xmas markets trip 0
Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne and Zurich
Tony and Lesley, WA, Australia, Nov 2025
Thanks Hannah for yet another well organised river cruise. Looking forward to August. Our second Travelmarvel cruise, both have been good but we have to say that after eight with Avalon they are still number one with us. Travelmarvel was comfortable and food was OK but little extras that Avalon do like happy hour in the lounge are no longer on Travelmarvel. read more They have a pub at the other end of the boat which not very many people bothered to walk to. Also all cruise companies have cut out plastic water bottles but Avalon last time we used them in August did leave two glass bottles for cabin use. Travelmarvel tell you to bring your own. So simple little things that make travel a happy thing are missing.
Christmas memories for a lifetime 0
Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne and Zurich
Jenny and Tiarn, QLD, Australia, Nov 2025
From the first point of contact through to the end, we were communicated with clearly and very promptly. Tracey forwarded information from the service provider as soon as she received it and followed up our queries in a very timely fashion. She was very professional and efficient but also friendly and approachable. The Christmas market cruise including read more flights and land stays in Lucerne and Zurich, which was made even more special knowing we were in capable hands. We had nothing to worry about.
Budapest to Amsterdam river cruise 0
European Gems - Budapest to Amsterdam
Wayne and Cass, NSW, Australia, Nov 2025
Rachael was a fantastic agent. Thanks, Rachael - brilliant. We did the two week cruise with Travelmarvel, and because it’s an Australian company, it was loaded only with Australians and Brits. This was perfect. Staff fabulous. Boat fabulous. We had the cheapest of the rooms and it was fine. Oh, and the food was really great. Thanks Travelmarvel, and thanks Rachael.
