Destinations

Discover the best cruise destinations across the globe. This site serves as cruisers' guide to the iconic ports, exotic tropical isles, historic cities, stunning natural gems and bucket-list wonders waiting across the seas. Dreaming of an unforgettable Alaska cruise adventure? We provide which lines offer glacier viewings, dog sledding, native village tours and whale watching in stunning destinations like Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. Or explore the majestic Norwegian fjords and fascinating Viking history of Scandinavian cruises. Craving turquoise waters and island time? Our Caribbean cruise guides highlight the top beaches, snorkeling reefs, rainforests and cultures to immerse in across the West Indies. Discover hidden gems off the beaten path or at busy ports like Cozumel, St. Maarten and St. Kitts. Cruising the Mediterranean lets you discover the artistic treasures of marquee ports in Italy, France and Spain. Our reviews offer tips to maximize your time enjoying the history and cuisine in destinations like Rome, Provence and Barcelona. Journey to lesser known gems like the Croatian coast, Mykonos and Malta as well. Venture further to exotic destinations in Asia, India, the Middle East and South America. Revel in adventures like riding elephants in Thailand, bargaining at Indian bazaars, or viewing ancient Mayan ruins along Central America for cruise memories that will last a lifetime. This site helps cruisers explore the culture, cuisine, natural wonders and must-see sights of the globe’s most remarkable cruise destinations. Start dreaming of your next cruise vacation and let our reviews steer you to an unforgettable journey!

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Ports: Cambodia

  PHNOM PENH Who goes there: AmaWaterways, Aqua Expeditions, Avalon Waterways, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Cruisers like: Phnom Penh is a place of extremes. Remnants of elegant French colonial architecture and the magnificent Royal […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
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Top five reasons why you should cruise to Alaska

We are a country of a million cruise passengers and we love cruising close to home. Did you know that our favourite getaways continue to be the South Pacific, Australia and NewZealand, collectively making for […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 18 2016
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10 must-visit European castles

From Dracula to Downton Abbey, the castles of Europe have inspired many fictional tales, and they have plenty of their own fascinating stories to tell, too. One of the best ways to see them is on a […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 18 2016
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Fascinating small ship adventure cruising destinations

Once upon a time it was all about the Antarctic, fleecy jackets, wellingtons and the lingering aroma of penguin poo. But adventure and expedition cruising is growing up fast and the secret locations of the […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 15 2016
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Set sail for the Solomons

The phrase ‘best kept secret’ is bandied about a lot in the travel industry, but in the case of the Solomon Islands, the description couldn’t be more apt. It’s all here in these 992 islands […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 12 2016
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2016 Kimberley cruises almost sold out – in January!

Australia’s love affair with cruising in the wilds of the Kimberley coast is off to a flying start, with few cabins available for this year – and we’re only in January! An astonishing 90% of […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jan 29 2016
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Crystal Cruises staff share their favourite destinations

Crystal Cruises staff share some of their favourite destinations. Let’s face it, working with one of the world’s most awarded luxury lines means they would know a secret or two. Kyle, a singer and dancer […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 7 2016
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Azamara’s crocodile excursion in 2016

Azamara Cruises, popular amongst cruisers for immersion experiences, has added crocodile watch excursion as a new offering in 2016. The excursion is part of the itinerary of a 14 night Bali and Barrier Reef Voyage […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 7 2015
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5 reasons to visit Macau

From sky-high thrill seeking to world-class food, designer shopping and luxury spa treatments, it’s easy to live it up in Macau. The former Portuguese colony of Macau spreads across three islands an hour’s ferry ride from Hong Kong. At […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 24 2015
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Best of cruise week: destinations

Cruise Passenger magazine has put together an interactive digital magazine for Cruise Week that allows you to experience life onboard a ship right from your desktop or mobile. Our video editing team has created a […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 10 2015
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Best islands in the world

Travel + Leisure magazine recently came up with this list of the 10 best islands in the world. What’s on your bucket list?

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jul 13 2015
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South Pacific paradise beckons

Many locations claim they are paradise. Tim Faircloth of ilovecruising.com.au visits one that is the real deal. The local nickname for the Isle of Pines is I’île la plus proche du paradis, which means “the […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jun 12 2015
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