Since 1928, when we first began enlightening curious travelers from a rowboat across Lake Lugano, we’ve been committed to unveiling the world to those seeking greater meaning and memories – all while protecting its people, places, and traditions for generations to come. As a Swiss family-owned company, our legacy is rooted in connection, care, and curiosity – values that have guided us for nearly a century.
Although we ensure our guests travel without worries, our concerns are many – including our own footprint on the globe and respecting the paths of other people and cultures that make this world such a fascinating place.
As we approach our 100th anniversary, we invite you to travel deeper with us. To reflect on our past. To support progress around the globe. And to form more thoughtful, heartfelt connections wherever your journey takes you.
From humble beginnings on the shores of Lake Lugano, the Globus family of brands (Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways) was born from a single rowboat and a bold vision – to share the wonders of the world with others. What began as a local operation has grown into a global journey, still guided by the same values of connection, care, and curiosity.
As a Swiss family-owned company, our legacy is deeply personal – built on trust, tradition, and a passion for travel that has been passed down through generations. For nearly 100 years, we’ve empowered travelers to connect with cultures, explore responsibly, and appreciate the rich traditions that shape our shared human experience.
With every trip, we're not only opening minds, we're opening hearts. That's the mission of the Lighthouse Project: our commitment to supporting communities, conservation initiatives, and destinations connected to our journeys.
From helping support wildlife conservation programs to contributing to initiatives that support women's livelihoods in Cambodia, and from supporting national park conservation efforts to collaborating with organizations focused on responsible tourism, we are proud to work with partners whose activities align with our values and commitment to responsible travel.
We are committed to responsible travel and supporting the destinations we visit through partnerships, operational practices, and initiatives focused on conservation, preservation, wildlife protection, and community wellbeing.
We believe the true magic of travel lies in human connection. Through the Lighthouse Project, we support local initiatives and community organizations around the world, helping foster meaningful connections with the people, cultures, and destinations that make every journey unique.
We stand tall for the stories, structures, and sites that shape our world. From historic monuments to cultural treasures, we support organizations and initiatives working to conserve important places and landscapes so they can continue to inspire learning, reflection, and discovery for generations to come.
Travel has the power to unite us. Through each trip, we seek to not only show you the world – but help you experience your place in it. By creating moments of wonder, awareness, and shared purpose, we nurture empathy across cultures and continents.
The more we go, the more we grow. And the more we connect – the more we care.