Cruise Regions

From the wildlife-rich coasts of South Africa to the ancient wonders of Egypt, Africa offers expedition-style and luxury cruises. Itineraries visit Cape Town, Mozambique, Madagascar, the Seychelles, and ports along the West African coast.

Glaciers, wildlife, and dramatic fjords. Most itineraries sail round-trip from Seattle or one-way between Vancouver and Anchorage (Whittier/Seward). Inside Passage routes are the most popular, with stops at Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway.

Expedition cruising deep into the world's largest rainforest. Small ships navigate from Iquitos (Peru) or Manaus (Brazil) through tributaries teeming with pink dolphins, sloths, macaws, and piranhas. Naturalist-led skiff excursions and jungle walks are daily highlights. Galápagos extensions are common.

From the temples of Southeast Asia to the neon skylines of Japan. Itineraries vary widely — short Hong Kong/Vietnam loops, Japan circumnavigations, Singapore-based routes through Malaysia and Thailand, and transpacific repositioning voyages.

Round-Australia voyages, Great Barrier Reef sailings, and trans-Tasman crossings between Sydney and Auckland. Highlights include Sydney Harbour, the reef, the Kimberley coast wilderness, New Zealand's fjords (Milford, Doubtful, Dusky), and Tasmania. Long-haul ocean and luxury expedition lines dominate.

Fall foliage cruises are the highlight, with ships sailing between New York, Boston, and Quebec City or Montreal. Itineraries visit charming coastal towns like Bar Harbor, Halifax, and Saint John. Summer sailings add whale watching and maritime history.

The most popular cruise region in the world. Year-round sunshine, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters. Itineraries range from 3-night Bahamas getaways to 14-night Southern Caribbean voyages visiting Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao.

Cruises departing from or visiting the U.S. East Coast — from New York and Cape Liberty down through the Mid-Atlantic, the Carolinas, Florida, and the Gulf of Mexico. Itineraries range from short Bahamas getaways to extended Eastern Seaboard explorations and Gulf Coast voyages.

Europe's legendary waterways — the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Douro, and Moselle — connect medieval towns, vineyards, castles, and capital cities. Smaller ships dock right in city centers, with daily port stops and shore excursions included. Christmas Markets cruises peak in November–December.

Cruise the sacred Ganges in West Bengal, India. Sailings between Kolkata and Varanasi (or Patna) visit Mughal-era cities, Hindu pilgrimage sites, and former Danish and French trading posts. Smaller, boutique fleet — culturally rich and slower-paced than other river cruises.

Island-hopping paradise in the Pacific. NCL's Pride of America is the only large ship that sails inter-island itineraries year-round. Other cruise lines offer Hawaii as part of longer transpacific voyages from the US West Coast.

Ancient history meets coastal beauty. Western Med itineraries focus on Spain, France, and Italy. Eastern Med routes cover Greece, Turkey, and Croatia. Full Mediterranean voyages combine both in 10–14 night sailings.

Vietnam and Cambodia by river. Cruises run between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap (Angkor Wat), passing floating markets, rice paddies, silk villages, and Khmer temples. Combines two countries with rich history, French colonial influence, and warm Southeast Asian hospitality.

The Mexican Riviera on the Pacific side features Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán, sailing from Los Angeles or San Diego. Gulf-side itineraries from Texas and Louisiana visit Cozumel and Progreso.

A fast-growing cruise region centred on the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea. Dubai and Abu Dhabi serve as homeports for winter-season itineraries visiting Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain. Some voyages extend to Jordan and Egypt via the Suez Canal.

Sail the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, the cradle of ancient civilization. Daily stops at temples and tombs — Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae — typically include guided Egyptologist tours. Most itineraries pair the river cruise with a Cairo and pyramids extension.

Baltic capitals, Norwegian fjords, and the British Isles. Baltic itineraries visit St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Tallinn. Fjord cruises focus on Norway's dramatic western coast. British Isles loops cover Edinburgh, Dublin, and beyond.

Cruises along the western seaboard of North America, from the Pacific Northwest down to California and Mexico. Popular for coastal scenery, wine country visits, and whale watching. Often combined with repositioning voyages.

One of cruising's bucket-list experiences — transiting the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal. Full-transit sailings typically run 14–16 nights between Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco or Los Angeles. Partial transits visit Gatun Lake.

River cruising offers an intimate, all-inclusive experience through the heart of continents. European rivers (Rhine, Danube, Seine, Douro) dominate, but the Mekong, Nile, and Mississippi are growing fast. Ships carry 100–200 guests.

Explore Patagonia, the Chilean fjords, and the vibrant cities of Brazil and Argentina. Many itineraries round Cape Horn or transit between Buenos Aires and Santiago. Amazon River cruises offer a unique jungle experience.

Tropical islands scattered across the vast Pacific Ocean. Fiji, Tahiti, New Caledonia, and Samoa feature on itineraries from Australia and New Zealand. Longer voyages visit the remote Cook Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu.

The classic ocean crossing. Repositioning cruises in spring (eastbound) and fall (westbound) offer 10–16 nights of open sea between North America and Europe. Cunard runs the only scheduled transatlantic service year-round.

Cruise America's great rivers — the Mississippi, Columbia, Snake, Ohio, and Tennessee. Paddlewheelers and modern riverboats glide past Civil War battlefields, antebellum mansions, and Lewis & Clark country. Seasonal foliage and music heritage define the experience.

The ultimate voyage — circumnavigating the globe in 90–180+ days. World cruises visit every major region, from the Caribbean to Asia to the Mediterranean. They typically depart in January. Segment bookings allow shorter joins.