Intimate river cruises through timeless landscapes, designed for travellers who value depth over speed.

Luxury Train journeys reimagined as immersive passageways through time, connecting grand destinations with quiet moments between them.

M&M Exclusive

From temple towns to regal palaces,The Great Southern Mail unfolds the rich heritage and cultural heart of southern India.

Next departure: 22 January, 2028

Brought to you by Nidhi & Ujjwal, passionate travellers and curators of extraordinary journeys at Marée & Meridian.

With decades of experience crafting extraordinary journeys aboard the Maharajas’ Express, Deccan Odyssey, and India’s finest luxury river cruises, we founded Marée & Meridian to do what we love most: curate bespoke luxury train and river cruise journeys around the world that reveal the true essence for the global travellers.

Our approach blends deep regional knowledge with fine hospitality, ensuring every journey feels thoughtful, engaging and beautifully paced.

LUXURY TRAIN

Explore the World by Luxury Train

Experience the world’s most iconic luxury train journeys, where travel becomes as meaningful as the destination. Each journey is designed to deliver cultural depth and a refined sense of place, paired with uncompromising comfort.

Whether aboard the Maharajas’ Express, the Deccan Odyssey, Rovos Rail, Blue Jasmine, or the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway, our bespoke luxury train journeys combine refined elegance, personalised service, and seamless rail travel across continents.

RIVER CRUISES

Discover the World by Luxury River Cruise

Set sail on some of the world’s most evocative rivers, where landscapes, cultures, and histories unfold gently from the water. Every voyage features curated shore experiences, refined dining, expert-led insights, and moments of quiet elegance as you glide past historic towns, riverside communities, vineyards, and pristine natural landscapes.

From India’s Ganges and Brahmaputra river cruises to Europe’s Seine and Africa’s Zambezi aboard the Zambezi Queen, each cruise offers immersive encounters with culture, history, and nature.

M&M Exclusive

The Great Southern Mail

Next departure: 22 January, 2028

Guests travel across four states, from temple towns built by the Chola dynasty to Regal palaces once ruled by the Nizams. Days move between UNESCO World Heritage sites, working craft villages and royal dining rooms, while the Deccan Odyssey covers the ground between them overnight. Eight days, coast to coast.

OUR EDGE

M&M Distinctive Touch

At Marée & Meridian, we offer a highly personalised way to discover the Indian Subcontinent through luxury train travel and river cruises. From the moment you arrive to your curated pre- and post-tour experiences, every detail is personally overseen by Nidhi and Ujjwal. Their excellent know-how about the luxury trains and river cruises ensures a journey that merges effortless elegance with authenticity, crafted entirely around you.

Editorial Guides

Tour

The Real History of Hyderabadi Biryani and Hyderabad’s Nizams

Discover the history of Hyderabadi biryani, where the Nizams, royal kitchens and the dum cooking tradition created India’s most celebrated rice dish.

Luxury Trains

A Walk Through the French Quarter of Pondicherry, India’s Little France by the Sea

Walk through the French Quarter of Pondicherry, where colonial architecture, French cafés, and heritage streets reveal India’s Little France beside the Bay of Bengal.

Luxury Trains

The Deccan Odyssey Indian Sojourn, the Journey I’d Choose This Winter

A seven night rail journey across India, where vintage-inspired interiors, Indian hospitality and ever-changing scenery turn the trip into part of the destination itself.

New-Season Departures