This article is for anyone who has ever seen pictures of a destination, and then visited it in person only to discover that the real thing somehow falls short of the Photoshopped, carefully cropped photos. Why? Because what follows are ten of the most incredible cruise itineraries that you have to see sail to believe—cities, sites and destinations so stunning that no photo comes close to matching the feeling of wonder you’ll have when you experience one of these itineraries yourself.
The voyages that follow might summon images of brave explorers venturing into uncharted waters. Others feature remote destinations so otherworldly or secluded that you’ll wonder if you’ve left the planet! Still others bring to life history and cultures that could never be so vividly captured in the pages of any book. The constant, however, is that they invite you to set sail for, well, something you can’t understand until you experience it yourself!
With this sentiment, we present ten of the most incredible cruise itineraries you have to sail to believe:
Quito & Galapagos Inner/Outer Loops | 10/11 Nights
Departing July 2019 – Dec 2020 aboard Celebrity Flora (Celebrity Cruises)
Roundtrip Quito, Ecuador
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Most Incredible for… your ability to see and get near an abundance of wildlife that you won’t see anywhere else in the world!
Ultimate Antarctica & Patagonia | 21 Nights
Departing Nov 2019 or Feb 2020 aboard Seabourn Quest (Seabourn Cruise Line)
Between San Antonio (Santiago), Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Most Incredible for… six days of land and sea expedition experiences in Antarctica with landings upon the majestic untouched landscape!
Stars of South Africa | 14 Nights
Departing Feb – Nov (annually) featuring Zambezi Queen (AmaWaterways)
Cape Town, South Africa to Johannesburg, South Africa
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Most Incredible for… dense populations of wildlife—including the “Big Five”—and multiple nights at Victoria Falls and Greater Kruger National Park!
Svalbard & Arctic Circle | 9 Nights
Departing June 2020 aboard Silver Cloud Expedition (Silversea Cruises)
Between Longyearbyen, Norway and Tromso, Norway
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Most Incredible for… striking landscapes and an “Arctic Desert” cut by glaciers and fjords—where birds and polar bears both outnumber humans!
Splendors of Egypt & The Nile | 11 Nights
Departing Dec 2019 – Dec 2020 aboard River Tosca or S.S. Sphinx (Uniworld River Cruises)
Roundtrip Cairo, Egypt
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Most Incredible for… being treated like royalty while exploring ancient temples and sites along the Nile River!
From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon | 10 Nights
Departing Jan – July 2020 aboard Delfin III (Avalon Waterways)
Roundtrip Lima, Peru
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Most Incredible for… archaeological treasures and awe-inspiring views in Machu Picchu—a city amongst the clouds—and exploring vast rainforests along the Amazon River!
Russian Far East & Aleutian Isles | 18 Nights
Departing June 12, 2021 aboard Crystal Endeavor (Crystal Cruises)
Otaru, Japan to Anchorage (Seward), Alaska
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Most Incredible for… exploring untouched volcano chains, geysers and lagoons surrounded by bears, birds and sealife!
Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan | 14 Nights
Departing Feb – Mar 2020 aboard Coral Princess (Princess Cruises)
Between Buenos Aires, Argentina and San Antonio (Santiago), Chile
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Most Incredible for… rounding Cape Horn and the “Land of Fire” to explore Patagonia’s glaciers, fjords and penguin colonies!
India’s Golden Triangle & The Sacred Ganges | 12 Nights
Departing Oct 2019 – Mar 2020; Sep – Dec 2020 aboard Ganges Voyager II (Uniworld River Cruises)
New Delhi, India to Kolkata, India
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Most Incredible for… the opportunity to make your own pilgrimage through exotic India, and seeing the Taj Mahal at both sunrise and sunset!
Seychelles Yachting Serenade | 7 Nights
Departing Jan – Mar 2020 aboard Crystal Esprit (Crystal Cruises)
Roundtrip Mahé (Eden Island), Seychelles
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Most Incredible for… secluded natural beauty with pristine beaches, crystal-clear seas and untouched jungles filled with colorful birdlife!
To learn more about these incredible voyages, or to discover more unbelievable cruise itineraries, call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383.
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