Top 10 Cruise Destinations to consider.

1. Alaska: “Watching black bears in their natural habitat, catching salmon as they made their way up river, is a moment I’m unlikely to capture again.” William Gibbons

2. The Galapagos: “These sequestered islands are unlike any other cruise destination anywhere on earth and you leave knowing you’ve visited a very special corner of our planet.” Gary Buchanan

3. Arctic: "Before the cruise, circumnavigating Spitsbergen, all I wanted was to see a Polar bear. We saw the first on day one. At 15 I gave up counting. It's desolate, dangerous, but a true once-in a lifetime experience." Jane Archer

4. Antarctic Peninsula: “There’s something awe-inspiring as icebergs the size of Belgium go by. And then there’s the noise of whole regiments of penguins and seals, and the spectacle of nature at its most unpredictable.” Douglas Ward

5. The Black Sea: “The Black Sea has seen civilisations come and go over the millennia and today the intriguing mix of Turkish, Ukrainian and Russian cultures make for an endlessly fascinating travel experience.” Andrew Cochrane

6. St Petersburg: “The magnificent Hermitage Museum and stunning art galleries must be seen to be believed. Peterhof with the amazing gravity-fed cascading fountains, and Catherine’s palaces are simply breathtaking.” Lol Nichols

7. Venice: “The Venetian Festa del Redentore, dating back to 1577, is a stunning time to stay. On July 17, hundreds of decorated boats line up to view fireworks light up the domes and bell towers of the city, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Saint Mark’s Basin.” Stephen Park

8. The Mediterranean: “The best cruise destination is right on our doorstep. You’re set to do a whole holiday brochure in one go as you tour the greatest cities in the world such as Barcelona, Venice, Rome and Nice.” Steve Read

9. The Corinth Canal: “At first sight it is hard to see the narrow entrance to the canal, then – guided by a tug – Minerva enters the narrow, steep-sided canal, with just a metre clearance on each side of the ship.” Colin Stone

10. Middle East: "Offering a blend of countries of varying customs, cruising in the Middle East is a terrific and relatively hassle-free way to visit cities as disparate as Dubai, Muscat and Aqaba. The fact that the sun nearly always shines is another plus!" Carolyn Spencer Brown


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