Best Cruise Destinations Around the Globe

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Explore the globe on the best cruise destinations around the world!

roundtrip cruises around the worldRoundtrip cruises to exotic locations offer the ultimate travel experience for intrepid explorers looking to get to intimately know a destination, and who eagerly embark on voyages of discovery to the far corners of the globe. The most dedicated travelers enjoy world cruises that circumnavigate entire countries and continents, visiting exotic locales as they explore at their leisure.  If you don’t have months to spend travelling around the world, you can still enjoy the magical world cruise experience by circumnavigating a continent, region, or segment for a week or two.  At CruiseExperts.com, we’ve assembled the itineraries of some of our favorite circumnavigation cruises, so you can find the best cruise destinations to meet your time, budget, and destination desires.

Around Britain & Ireland

Enjoy luxury world cruising aboard Regent Seven Seas’ new Seven Seas Explorer cruise ship on an 11 Days Europe Coastal/British Isles cruise. Departing from Southampton on June 3, 2017, this all-inclusive cruise circumnavigates Britain and explores the Irish coastline, with stops at Newcastle, Liverpool, and Dartmouth in England; Edinburgh, Scotland; Holyhead, Wales; Belfast, Northern Ireland; and Dublin and Cork (Cobh) in Ireland. Fares start at $9299 for this truly all-inclusive cruise, which offers unlimited free shore excursions, free Smithsonian Journey enrichment programs, free unlimited beverages, Wi-Fi, pre-paid gratuities, and more. Free roundtrip Business Class Airfare is even provided with select voyages! The all-inclusive nature of this luxury voyage makes it the best cruises for couples with a love of exploration but who also enjoy traveling in sumptuous comfort.

best cruises for couplesAround Scandinavia & Norway

Experience breathtaking scenery on Norwegian Cruise Line’s 8 Days Scandinavia & Fjords cruise aboard the Norwegian Jade. Bring your camera to capture the stunning natural splendor of the fiery volcanos, icy fjords, and thunderous waterfalls of Norway on this round-trip cruise leaving from Southampton, England on May 14, 2017. Explore the quaint cities of Norway’s fjord district, with stops at Stavanger, Skjolden, Alesund, Geiranger, Hellesylt, and Bergen. Prices range from $729 for an inside cabin to $1599 for a suite.

Around Vietnam/Cambodia

Looking for more exotic cruise destinations? Experience the beauty of life in Vietnam and Cambodia on Avalon’s 15 Days Siem Reap River Cruise. Your cruisetour begins with four days of cultural excursions in historic Ho Chi Minh City before boarding a river cruise vessel to enjoy unforgettable experiences in the cities of Cai Be, Phnom Penh, and Chau Doc. You’ll have the chance to participate in local blessings in Wat Hanchey and visit the Silversmith Village of Kompong Luong, before spending three days exploring temple ruins in Siemreabi. Your adventure finishes with three days in Bangkok, the famed “Venice of the East”. Rates start at $5264 for a variety of sailing dates, with the first Vietnam/Cambodia cruise departing on February 13, 2017.

Around Australia

Explore virtually the entire coast ”Down Under” on Holland America Line’s 19-Day Australia Cruise aboard Maasdam, leaving Sydney on October 21, 2017. This dream adventure takes you to all best cruise destinations in Australia, with stops in Brisbane, Hamilton Island, Cairns, Ribbon Reefs, and the Great Barrier Reef. Come face to face with giant lizards and friendly wallabies as you visit Lizard Island, Torres Strait, Darwin, Komodo Island, Benoa, and Exmouth before docking in Perth. Enjoy all four of Holland America’s Explore 4 Bonus offers on select sailings, with rates that start as low as $3199 per person!

Around Hokkaido, Japan

Explore the elegance of Japanese culture on Princess Cruise’s 8-Days “Circle Hokkaido” cruise aboard Diamond Princess. This roundtrip cruise leaves from Tokyo (Yokohama) on July 26, 2017, taking you to experience scenic Shiretoko Peninsula and the breathtaking natural splendor of the Japanese countryside, with stops in Kushiro, Otaru, Hakodate, and Aomari. There is even a bonus stop in Korsakov (Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk), Russia. Prices start at just $1499, with 3 for FREE bonus offers available so you can enjoy a free stateroom upgrade, free gratuities, and free spending money!

exotic cruise destinationsAround Hawaii

Enjoy a week-long cruise exploring the Hawaiian Islands on Norwegian Cruise Line’s 7 Days Hawaii Cruise on Pride of America. This round-trip cruise from Honolulu includes stops in Hilo and Kailua, Kona, with overnight stays at Kahului, Maui and Nawiliwili, Hawaii. This fabulous Hawaii circumnavigation cruise has multiple departure dates throughout the year. Rates start at $899 per person, with exclusive bonuses available for CruiseExperts.com’s InnerCircle! Everyone can agree that some of the best cruise destinations are found in Hawaii, so book your trip today!

Around South America

Discover all South America has to offer on Cunard Line’s 50 Days South America Coastal Cruise aboard Queen Victoria, departing January 18, 2018. This round trip cruise from Fort Lauderdale is one of the most stunningly scenic circumnavigation cruises around, visiting 21 ports in 13 countries.  Visit the Magellan Straits and the Caribbean, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, rounding Cape Horn before exploring the Chilean Fjords and transiting the Panama Canal. Stops in the Caribbean, Belize, and Mexico round out your itinerary before you return to Fort Lauderdale. With Three for All promotions and fares as low as $7998, this is one roundtrip cruise you can’t afford to miss!

best cruise destinationsAround the World

Follow in Magellan’s footsteps as you explore the world aboard Oceania’s 180 Days World Cruise. This wonderful around the world cruise departs from Miami on January 6, 2017, heading to the Cayman Islands and Cartagena, Columbia. After transiting through the Panama Canal, head to Costa Rica, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, and San Diego, before spending three days exploring the Hawaiian Islands. An extensive tour through the South Pacific includes stops in Polynesia, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealand, and several destinations in Australia before heading off to Bali, Malaysia, and a cruise through the South China Sea. Experience the mysteries of Asia visiting ports in Indonesia, China, Thailand, and Myanmar before experiencing an intensive exploration of India. Your cruise continues with a tour of the Middle East, including two days in Israel, finishing with visits to Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canada, and the Eastern United States before returning to Miami on July 6. Fares begin at $39,999 per person, double occupancy for this exciting world voyage.

If you are ready to join the adventurous explorers circumnavigating vast stretches of the globe, call CruiseExperts.com today at 1-888-804-CRUISE(2784) and our travel experts will find the best cruise destinations for you! Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and join our InnerCircle for exclusive offers and cruise news you can use. Also, check out our new Resource Center, where you can receive expert knowledge from us before your next cruise or cruisetour!