{"id":55095,"date":"2019-06-06T09:48:02","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T13:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=55095"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"best-cruise-destinations-see-our-top-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/06\/06\/best-cruise-destinations-see-our-top-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Cruise Destinations: See Our Top Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Discover our favorite places to visit on a cruise.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have ever browsed through travel brochures or looked through online travel blogs, you&#8217;ve seen beautiful pictures of the best cruise destinations\u00a0in the world. At CruiseExperts.com, we do all the planning to make sure your cruise is all you expect it to be. We can book the most incredible cruise deals\u00a0that will make memories to last a lifetime. We book your cruise itinerary, secure the cabin you want, help with excursions, and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>Bucket list cruises are usually exciting and take you to places that are unique and immerse you into a people, their history, and culture. At CruiseExperts.com, we specialize in making your bucket list cruises come to life. We&#8217;ve put together a list of the best cruise destinations, and one of them just might be the cruise you&#8217;ve been dreaming about.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/05\/09\/best-river-cruises-for-wine-enthusiasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to discover the best cruises for wine enthusiasts.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=07\/31\/2021&amp;enddate=12\/31\/2021&amp;destinations=67&amp;cruiseline=1043,1,2,3,12,4,5,8146,6,14,8119,7,8116,8,11,8126,8115,17,8175,9&amp;MinDuration=7&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arctic Cruises Starting at $1,064 Per Day<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Can you imagine an exciting cruise to an area where explorers once sailed? Your Arctic cruise will depart from one of three fascinating ports which are Tromso, Norway &#8211; Reykjavik, Iceland, and Islay, Scotland. You may begin your tour in Iceland, the Land of Ice and Fire, where glaciers and volcanoes exist side by side. The scenery is both dramatic and stunningly beautiful. If you love photography, you will be thrilled with your possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland and one of the safest cities in the world for tourists, in fact, the whole country is deemed safe enough for women to travel alone. Heimaey is the largest of the 15 Vestmannaeyjar islands and the only inhabited one. In addition to the human population, it also has the largest bird population of any island off the Icelandic coast. Puffins are loved by the residents of the island and they are often rescuing baby puffins from trouble.<\/p>\n<p>Other port stops on your Arctic cruise may include Iceland cities of Surtsey, Island &#8211; Dj\u00fapivogur &#8211; Vigur &#8211; Hornbjarg Bird Cliffs Island (home of the Arctic fox with stunning views) &#8211; Dynjandi (breathtakingly beautiful Dynjandi waterfall), and Stykkisholmur (volcano museum). Depending on your cruise selection, you may also visit some of these Greenland islands and cities &#8211; Skjoldungen &#8211; Prince Christian Sund &#8211; Aappilattoq &#8211; Nanortalik &#8211; Unartig &#8211; Qaqortoq &#8211; Hvalsey &#8211; Nuuk &#8211; Sisimuit &#8211; Ilulissat &#8211; Kangaamiut, and Itilleg.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=07\/31\/2021&amp;enddate=12\/31\/2021&amp;destinations=67&amp;cruiseline=1043,1,2,3,12,4,5,8146,6,14,8119,7,8116,8,11,8126,8115,17,8175,9&amp;MinDuration=7&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to view all our Artic cruises.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Depending on your choice of cruises you may also have these Canadian ports in your cruise itinerary &#8211; Iqaluit, Nunavut &#8211; Monumental Island &#8211; Iles De La Madeleine, Quebec &#8211; Anse Aux Meadow, Newfoundland, and St. John&#8217;s Newfoundland.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=10\/01\/2021&amp;enddate=04\/30\/2021&amp;destinations=2&amp;cruiseline=1043,1,2,3,12,4,5,8146,6,14,8119,7,8116,8,11,8126,8115,17,8175,9&amp;MinDuration=7&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Africa Cruises Starting at $109 Per Day<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Africa is another one of the best cruise destinations. Many people have dreamed of going on a safari and seeing the amazing wildlife and birds that live in this country that still has vast areas of wild country and jungles. Learning about the cultures, village life, music, dance, and food are all part of your Africa experience.<\/p>\n<p>There are a variety of Africa cruises to choose from depending on the departure port you prefer, your time limitations, your budget, and your final destination choice.<\/p>\n<p>You can choose your favorite cruise itinerary from these departure ports &#8211; Cape Town, So. Africa &#8211; Durban, So. Africa &#8211; Bombay, India &#8211; St. Denis, Reunion Islands &#8211; Port Louis, Mauritius &#8211; Genoa, Italy &#8211; Southampton, England &#8211; Dubai, United Arab Emirates &#8211; Barcelona, Spain, and Piraeus (Athens), Greece.<\/p>\n<p>These are exciting cruises that introduce you to the Amazing countries of Africa. Your cruise may take you to Chobe National Park (wildlife reserve) with the largest elephant population (120,000), Greater Kruger National Park (wildlife reserve) where you could get a glimpse of the rare black rhino. Victoria Falls is an amazing natural wonder in Zambia, and are over 300 feet high. These are just a few of the many incredible places you&#8217;ll visit on an Africa cruise.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=10\/01\/2021&amp;enddate=04\/30\/2021&amp;destinations=2&amp;cruiseline=1043,1,2,3,12,4,5,8146,6,14,8119,7,8116,8,11,8126,8115,17,8175,9&amp;MinDuration=7&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to discover all our Africa cruises.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=10\/01\/2021&amp;enddate=04\/30\/2021&amp;destinations=60&amp;cruiseline=1043,1,2,3,12,4,5,8146,6,14,8119,7,8116,8,11,8126,8115,17,8175,9&amp;MinDuration=7&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galapagos Islands Starting at $791 Per Day<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The magical and exotic Galapagos Islands are on many people&#8217;s bucket list. Cruises to the Galapagos depart from Isla Baltra, Galapagos. The archipelago is made up of about 19 islands and a number of islets, and you&#8217;ll see wildlife, sea life, and seabirds that can&#8217;t be found anywhere else in the world. Both the land and the sea are World Heritage sites. Each island is unique in landscape and appearance, and amazing photo opportunities surround you.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the intriguing wildlife you&#8217;ll see include sea lions, giant sea turtles, Galapagos land iguanas, marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, Darwin&#8217;s finches, and the wave albatross. These are just a few of the species waiting to greet you on your incredible Galapagos cruise. If you are a wildlife lover, this cruise is a must for you and one you will never forget.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cruise-deals-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cruise-deals-400x267.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cruise-deals-400x267@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cruise-deals.avif 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cruise-deals.jpg\" alt=\"cruise deals\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cruise-deals.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cruise-deals-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=07\/01\/2021&amp;enddate=09\/30\/2021&amp;destinations=1&amp;cruiseline=1043,1,2,3,12,4,5,8146,6,14,8119,7,8116,8,11,8126,8115,17,8175,9&amp;MinDuration=7&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Cruises Starting at $64 Per Day<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Your exciting cruise to Alaska &#8211; The Last Frontier &#8211; takes you on the adventure of a lifetime. Choose your cruise based on your time schedule, budget, and preferred departure port of Seattle, Washington &#8211; Vancouver, British Columbia, or Seward, Alaska.<\/p>\n<p>Your cruise to Alaska is all about untamed wilderness, wildlife, indigenous cultures, Gold Rush History, and beautiful surroundings. Always keep your binoculars and camera handy for the wildlife such as bears, mountain goats, moose, or wolves that can appear in view at any moment and for the stunning scenery with snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and fjords that will fascinate you. Don&#8217;t forget to watch the sea for whales, sea lions, puffins, and other sea life.<\/p>\n<p>The Inside Passage is awe-inspiring and home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Majestic bald eagles are frequently seen in flight and are amazing to watch, photograph, or video. Learn about native cultures including the I\u00f1upiat, Yupik, Aleut, Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian, view intriguing hand-carved totem poles. Visit museums and learn the history of the gold rush and the people who took part. Check out cruise itineraries to Alaska and then give us a call at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a> with your choice.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=07\/01\/2021&amp;enddate=09\/30\/2021&amp;destinations=1&amp;cruiseline=1043,1,2,3,12,4,5,8146,6,14,8119,7,8116,8,11,8126,8115,17,8175,9&amp;MinDuration=7&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to view all our Alaska sailings.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=10\/01\/2021&amp;enddate=03\/31\/2021&amp;destinations=73,63&amp;cruiseline=1043,1,2,3,12,4,5,8146,6,14,8119,7,8116,8,11,8126,8115,17,8175,9&amp;MinDuration=7&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">India Cruises Starting at $96 Per Day<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Cruising to India is an incredible experience and is definitely one of the best cruise destinations. You can depart from Dubai, United Arab Emirates on our India Cruise. Some of the ports you&#8217;ll visit include Muscat, Oman &#8211; Mumbai (Bombay), India &#8211; Cochin, India &#8211; Chennal (Madras) India &#8211; Karaikal, India, and Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>India is a country of contradictions. There are areas of incredible beauty such as the rugged snow-covered Himalayan mountains, wind-sculptured sand dunes, hilltop forts, cobbled streets, and ancient havelis (manor houses or mansions), and market stalls piled high with the fragrant powdered spices of cumin, turmeric, and curry. Beautiful and bright saris are richly embroidered, handsome turbans of bright colors are worn, and elegant tapestries are woven with scarlet, emerald, violet, and gold.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll see Hindu deities everywhere (85% of Indians are Hindus). They are visible in temples, shrines, art, and small sizes for homes and cars. You will even see them on product packages.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.sigtn.com\/swift\/cruise?searchcruise=true&amp;referrer=odyssey&amp;siid=1123905&amp;destinationtype=Ocean&amp;transportid=29&amp;startdate=10\/01\/2021&amp;enddate=03\/31\/2021&amp;destinations=73,63&amp;cruiseline=1043,1,2,3,12,4,5,8146,6,14,8119,7,8116,8,11,8126,8115,17,8175,9&amp;MinDuration=7&amp;MaxDuration=30&amp;DeparturePorts=&amp;Ship=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to discover all our India cruises.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The first step in booking your cruise to one of these amazing cruise destinations is to call us at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a>. As with every cruise we book, we&#8217;ll get you the very best deals and discounts available with no charge ever for our services. We can answer all your questions, book plane flights (when needed), hotels, your cruise, excursions, and more. Our job is to lessen your workload, save you money and time, eliminate guesswork, and give you more time to enjoy your amazing cruise.<\/p>\n<p>Call us today at <a href=\"tel:18888042784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a>, and let us make your cruise a reality. We can help you with all your cruise-related questions, and we love doing it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be sure to visit our webpage at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CruiseExperts.com<\/a><\/u>, and check out our <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CruiseExperts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook page<\/a> <\/strong><strong>and join the <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/innercircle.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">InnerCircle<\/a><\/strong><strong> for exclusive offers. Our <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/resource-center\/resource-center.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resource Center<\/a> <\/strong><strong>gives you all the &#8220;expert&#8221; knowledge you&#8217;ll need for your next cruise or cruise tour!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover our favorite places to visit on a cruise. If you have ever browsed through travel brochures or looked through online travel blogs, you&#8217;ve seen beautiful pictures of the best cruise destinations\u00a0in the world. At CruiseExperts.com, we do all the planning to make sure your cruise is all you expect it to be. 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