Best cruise trips around the world

For those who love to explore new places at a leisurely pace, a cruise is often the best way to spend their vacation. It is the best way to interact with people of varied cultures on board, while you explore a new place along with them while the ship is at port.

NewsMobile picks some of the best cruise trips to go on around the world:

 

Antarctica

Any trip to the southern end of the world is quite enchanting, but a cruise trip to Antarctica is an experience which stands out. Penguin colonies lazing in the sun, soaring glacier cliffs and calving icebergs are some of the major attractions on this circuit.

However, cruise ships only operate on this circuit during the Antarctic summer, which is mid December to late February, when the weather and sea are the most agreeable.

 

Fjords of Norway

The Norwegian fjords trip makes for one of the most unique experiences one could have on a cruise. Travellers get the opportunity to sail inside massive, narrow, steep-cliffed fjords. It is a humbling experience to be surrounded by such immense natural beauty, and it is no surprise that photographers and nature lovers often frequent this circuit.

The best time to take this cruise would be June to August, while it is advisable to avoid visiting during the cold months.

 

Mediterranean

Perhaps the most popular cruise trip itinerary of all, the Mediterranean has something to offer for everyone spanning the French Riviera, Greek Islands, Italian Ligurian Coast and Spanish Costa del Sol.

However, it is advisable to visit a small portion of this region as it is very vast. It certainly is a good idea to experience a few of these cities in depth, rather than a touch-and-go across many places. The best time to visit would be May to September, which are the warmest months. 

 

Caribbean

If visiting islands is what you’re interested in, then a cruise in the Caribbean is what you’re looking for! With short trips between ports, one can visit many nation islands in a small span of time.

However, if idyllic tropical greens feature high up your priority list, then perhaps the Hawaiian and South Pacific Islands are a better bet. The best time to visit is January and February, while June to early December must be avoided due to risk of hurricanes.

 

Yangtze River

The Yangtze in China is the only inland river in the world which can be explored by a cruise ship all year around! Scenic gorges and view historical sites such as relics from Ba civilisation, besides the Three Gorges Dam, and some of the most significant Buddhist temples.

This cruise will give you a good insight into Chinese culture, and is a great way to understand a civilisation so old and significant.

 

Amazon

A cruise trip in the world’s largest river is a wonderful experience for wildlife and adventure enthusiasts. Churning rapids, waterlilies large enough to fit a child, alligator-like caimans, and narrow tributaries that stretch for miles are just a few of the most unique attractions of this cruise.

There’s plenty of opportunity for eco-tourism here, and is one of the best ways to explore South America.Cruising around the world