inCruises unveiled two new travel categories at its first-ever THE Global Convention in Belgrade, Serbia, this weekend, marking a significant expansion of its subscription-based travel club. The company introduced inTrips, curated multi-day land-based vacations, and added river cruises through partnerships with AmaWaterways and Emerald Cruises. The moves represent the broadest product portfolio for inCruises since its founding in 2016, giving members more ways to use accumulated Membership Reward Points and access diverse travel experiences.
inTrips applies the same savings principles that made inCruises popular for ocean travel to expertly planned land vacations. Travel experts design each trip by researching the destination and surrounding region, then assembling accommodations, transfers, transportation, sightseeing, tours, excursions, attractions, and free time into a single itinerary. The category will launch in the United Arab Emirates, beginning with Dubai, historically inCruises’ most popular destination. Initial offerings include 5- and 7-day vacations, a Dubai-only option, a Dubai + Abu Dhabi + Ras Al Khaimah option, Dubai Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing with Burj Khalifa admission, desert dinner safari experiences, and Abu Dhabi city tours on select 7-day itineraries. The first inTrips are expected to become available in late 2026, with additional destinations planned as the category expands.
For members, inTrips unlocks two ways to reduce vacation costs: INsider Pricing for 17% off the retail price of the complete inTrip, and Reward Points at significant ratios similar to eligible cruises, up to 50% of qualifying bookings, with opportunities for up to 100% through All Reward Points and qualifying Elite Travel Advantages. “We wanted Reward Points to feel useful year-round, not just when someone is booking a cruise. inTrips makes that possible by putting points to work toward a complete vacation experience,” said Anthony Varvaro, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Finance Officer at inCruises.
The river cruise expansion offers a different style of travel: smaller ships, intimate waterways, and immersive access to inland destinations and cultures that ocean cruising doesn’t reach. Through partnerships with AmaWaterways and Emerald Cruises, members can access waterways and destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, including the Danube, Rhine, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Mekong, Nile, Chobe, and Magdalena. “River cruising opens a completely different relationship with a destination. Instead of simply arriving at a port, travelers can experience the heart of a region as they journey along its rivers,” said Tatiana Wegzyn, Commercial Partnerships Manager at inCruises.
With these launches, inCruises now offers ocean cruises, river cruises, inStays for hotels and resorts, inTours for individual tours and activities, and inTrips for curated land vacations. Since launching in 2016, inCruises has booked more than 770,000 guests and provides access to nearly 200,000 cruise, hotel, and resort options worldwide through its platform available in 17 languages. The company also supports Mercy Ships and other humanitarian initiatives.
