While many places can be seen by land, a lot of destinations are best seen via cruise ship. The following destinations allow cruisers to see some amazing sites and give them the opportunities to see areas that may not be easily accessible otherwise.
Antarctica
Antarctica is a great place to visit via cruise ship for several reasons. First off, the weather can be rather unpleasant throughout most of the year. By visiting this country on a cruise you can spend a little time in the area without making the commitment to spend days there. Cruisers can also see some amazing sites from the ship including penguin colonies and glacier cliffs. During Antarctica’s winter months cruises do not tend to go to the area so you need to plan your visit from November to March.
Baja California, Mexico
There’s so much to see around Baja California on a cruise ship. One of the most popular sites are the singing humpback whales and blue whales. They tend to be quite friendly and not easily scared off by a giant ship. It’s best to go February through April.
Northern Lights
This is one of the most spectacular natural phenomenons in the world. A cruise ship is a great way to see the Northern Lights because they are easily visible out in the middle of the ocean since it’s so dark and there are no city lights to get in the way of the beautiful colors dancing across the sky. It’s best to go from late September to the end of May and midnight is the best time to see them. If you want to see the Northern Lights book a cruise from Denmark, Alaska or Norway.
Galapagos Island
The best way to see these remote islands is by cruise. Passengers can see a variety of wildlife like marine iguanas, large tortoises and sea lions. The islands are also very interesting with their volcanic appearance and mountains. The best time to see the Galapagos Islands is when the sky are clear from about the middle of April through the end of May.
Greek Isles
These isles are actually about 6,000 little islands with 227 of them being inhabited. The best way to see as much of them as you can is by boat. There are many coves, sand dunes and pebble beaches. It’s best to visit the Greek Isles from the beginning of May through the end of September.
Some destinations are simply better experienced from a cruise ship. Our advisors’ cruise cabin selection guide helps you find the perfect ship and accommodation for these special destinations.
