Inside Passage classic
7 nights · May–September
Seattle round trip
Resort or premium ship
- Juneau
- Skagway
- Ketchikan
- Tracy Arm, from the ship. There is no pier
Sample itineraries
Sample routings.
These are typical routings and ports. Ships, dates, and fares change.
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Alaskan Cruises
The same ship can sail in May or in August, and the coast will not look the same.
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Optional excursions
These can be arranged in the port or the city, as an add-on to enrich the trip. They are not in the cruise fare unless the line includes them.
Glacier water, up close
Tracy Arm, Endicott Arm, or a similar fjord. You watch from the ship. Half day on the water.
Whales from Juneau or Seward
Auke Bay or Resurrection Bay. 3 to 4 hours.
White Pass from Skagway
Skagway to the summit. Half day.
One-way across the Gulf of Alaska
10–14 nights · June–August
Vancouver or Seattle to Seward, or the reverse
Premium ship, often Holland America or Princess
- Inside Passage ports
- Hubbard Glacier or Glacier Bay, from the ship
- Seward, with time ashore for wildlife
Salmon and bears in August
7 nights · August–early September
Seattle round trip
The lines that sail it in August, set side by side
- Juneau
- Ketchikan
- Icy Strait Point
- A float on a river, or a whale watch, with time set aside
Asia Cruises
Singapore and Tokyo are where these cruises begin.
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These can be arranged in the port or the city, as an add-on to enrich the trip. They are not in the cruise fare unless the line includes them.
The Grand Palace, then lunch
Bangkok. Half day.
Karsts from the water
Ha Long style scenery, when the itinerary actually includes it. Half day.
A Japanese port, on foot
Kyoto. Half to full day.
Southeast Asia
7–14 nights · December–March
Singapore round trip, or one way
Princess, Holland America, Celebrity, or a luxury line
- Phuket
- Vietnam
- A day at sea across the South China Sea
Japan
7–12 nights · Spring or fall
Tokyo / Yokohama
A line that overnights a Japanese port when possible
- Yokohama
- A regional port such as Osaka, Kagoshima, or Busan
- Time in the city, not only at the pier
Trans-Pacific
16+ nights · When ships move between regions
Asia toward Honolulu, Los Angeles, or Vancouver
A ship you would be comfortable living on for two weeks at sea
- A stop at a Pacific island
- Most of the sailing is on the ocean
- We tell you that before you book
Australia & New Zealand Cruises
Experience the vibrant energy of Sydney, the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef, and the dramatic, icy fiords of New Zealand's South Island.
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These can be arranged in the port or the city, as an add-on to enrich the trip. They are not in the cruise fare unless the line includes them.
Sydney, from the harbor
Circular Quay and the Opera House. Half day on foot.
The reef
Cairns or Airlie Beach. Most of the time the ship is in port.
Milford, from the deck
Milford or Doubtful Sound, weather permitting. The ship sails through. The ship’s routing.
The Australian coast
10–14 nights · October–April
Sydney or Brisbane round trip
Princess, Celebrity, Holland America, or a luxury ship, compared
- A Queensland stop
- The Whitsundays or Airlie Beach
- Cairns or Townsville
- Days at sea between the reef ports
New Zealand
10–14 nights · November–March
Auckland round trip, or one-way toward Sydney
A ship that actually enters the fiords, not one that only lists them
- Bay of Islands or Tauranga
- Wellington
- A South Island stop
- Milford Sound, weather permitting
Across the Tasman
12–16 nights · Southern summer
Sydney to Auckland, or the reverse
Princess, Holland America, Celebrity, Cunard, or a smaller luxury ship
- Sydney
- A day at sea across the Tasman
- Wellington or Picton
- Auckland
Bermuda Cruises
Discover a perfect blend of beach relaxation and British colonial charm among the blush-pink sands of Horseshoe Bay.
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Optional excursions
These can be arranged in the port or the city, as an add-on to enrich the trip. They are not in the cruise fare unless the line includes them.
Pink sand, earlier than the ship
Horseshoe Bay or a quieter south-shore beach. Half day.
Town by ferry
Hamilton or St. George’s. 3 hours.
Railway Trail or a cave
The old rail bed, or Crystal Caves. Half day.
Bermuda overnight
7 nights · April–May or September–October
Boston, New York, or Baltimore
A Northeast sailing that docks overnight, not one that only passes the island
- One long stay in Bermuda
- A day at sea each way
Islands plus Bermuda
10–11 nights · November–May
New York, Baltimore, or Boston on a longer loop
A Northeast sailing. A cruise from Miami does not routinely include Bermuda
- Bermuda
- One or two Caribbean stops
- Days at sea in between
Canada & New England Cruises
Departing from Boston or New York gives Northeast travelers the ultimate convenience of skipping a flight.
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Optional excursions
These can be arranged in the port or the city, as an add-on to enrich the trip. They are not in the cruise fare unless the line includes them.
Lighthouse and a leaf walk
A stop in Maine or Nova Scotia. Half day.
Halifax or the Québec ramparts
Halifax waterfront, or Québec if the ship goes upriver. Half day on foot.
Bar Harbor without the outlet mall
Acadia’s carriage roads or the town shore path. 3 to 4 hours.
Fall foliage
7 nights · Late September–October
Canada & New England loop
From Boston or New York
- Bar Harbor or Portland
- Halifax
- Sydney, Nova Scotia, on the cruises that reach it
- A day at sea
A long weekend from Boston
3–5 nights · May–October
Boston round trip
A short Boston sailing
- Cape Cod
- Portland or a similar harbor
- Then back to Boston before the work week
Farther up the St. Lawrence
10–11 nights · Fall
New York or Boston
Celebrity, Princess, or a comparable line, priced against one another
- Halifax
- Quebec City when the ship goes upriver
- Charlottetown or Sydney, Nova Scotia
Caribbean Cruises
With more sailings than any other region, the Caribbean gives you incredible flexibility to curate the exact island escape you are envisioning.
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These can be arranged in the port or the city, as an add-on to enrich the trip. They are not in the cruise fare unless the line includes them.
The reef, not the pool deck
Cozumel, Grand Cayman, or a western Caribbean stop. 2 to 3 hours.
A beach with an actual chair
Cozumel, Nassau, or a private-island style stop. Most of the time the ship is in port.
A bakery, then the market
Fort-de-France, Martinique. About 3 hours on foot.
Western Caribbean
7 nights · Year-round. The cruise fares are lower in late summer
Round trip, departing from South Florida or the Gulf
A cruise that departs from Florida often stops at Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. A cruise that departs from Galveston often stops at Cozumel and Costa Maya
- From Florida: Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica
- From Galveston: Cozumel and Costa Maya
- A day at sea each way
Eastern Caribbean
7 nights, departing from San Juan. Longer if the cruise departs from Miami · December–April
A seven-night cruise departs from San Juan. A longer cruise departs from Miami
Resort or premium
- St. Thomas
- St. Maarten
- Martinique or Antigua on the longer sailings
Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao
7 nights, departing from San Juan. 8–11 nights if the cruise departs from Florida · Shoulder months
Round trip, departing from San Juan, or a longer loop that departs from southern Florida
A line that is actually scheduled into Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao
- Aruba
- Bonaire
- Curaçao
European Cruises
Wake up to the hills of Lisbon and watch the sun set over a completely different northern capital.
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Optional excursions
These can be arranged in the port or the city, as an add-on to enrich the trip. They are not in the cruise fare unless the line includes them.
Bruges from the Zeebrugge pier
Canals and the old square. Most of the day.
Étretat from Le Havre
The chalk cliffs, then a Norman lunch. Half to full day.
One garden, not the whole city
Seville’s Alcázar, Lisbon’s hills, or a Riviera town. 4 hours.
Atlantic capitals
10–12 nights · May–September
Lisbon toward London, or the reverse
Cunard, Celebrity, MSC, or a luxury line
- Lisbon
- Porto or Vigo
- Bilbao or Bordeaux
- Le Havre
- Southampton or Dover
Canals and northern Europe
7 nights · Summer
Amsterdam or a North Sea round trip
A ship that actually docks long enough for the city
- Amsterdam
- Zeebrugge for Bruges
- Le Havre for Paris
- Dover or London
Canary Islands
7 nights, departing from Lisbon or Málaga. About 12 nights if the cruise departs from Southampton · Winter
A winter Atlantic cruise, not a Mediterranean cruise
From Lisbon, Málaga, or Southampton
- Tenerife or Gran Canaria
- Lanzarote or Funchal
- A day at sea back toward Europe
Expedition Cruises
Journey to the edge of the world.
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Optional excursions
These can be arranged in the port or the city, as an add-on to enrich the trip. They are not in the cruise fare unless the line includes them.
A landing, if the ice allows
Antarctic peninsula or a sub-Antarctic island. An hour or two ashore.
Galápagos with the naturalist
A dry landing or a panga ride. Half day.
Kayak or a polar plunge
Offered on some Arctic and Antarctic ships. An hour.
Antarctic peninsula
10–12 nights · November–March
Ushuaia round trip
Expedition ship, typically under 200 guests
- A crossing of the Drake Passage, or a flight that skips that crossing
- Peninsula landings
- Another plan if the landing is canceled
Galápagos
7–14 nights · Year-round. The animals you see depend on the island
An island loop, departing from Baltra or San Cristóbal
A small expedition ship, not a big liner
- A naturalist sets the landing
- Snorkel stops
- No two weeks show the same animals
The Arctic ice edge
8–14 nights · June–September
Svalbard or a longer Iceland-to-ice routing
Hapag-Lloyd, Lindblad, or another line with real ice capability
- Landings by Zodiac
- Wildlife along the ice
- You see the midnight sun from the ship. These landings are not a shopping port
Hawaii Cruises
Discover the lush valleys and active volcanoes of Hawaii effortlessly as your ship carries you from island to island, eliminating the need for inter-island flights or rental cars.
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Turtles in the water
A sheltered bay on Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island. 2 to 3 hours.
Pearl Harbor in the morning
Oahu. Half day.
Time in Hana
Hana, on Maui. Time in town.
Between the Hawaiian islands
7 nights · Year-round
Honolulu round trip
Pride of America style or a line that stays overnight in the islands
- Maui
- Kauai
- Hilo or Kona
- A second night in a port when the ship offers it
California or Vancouver to the islands
10–18 nights to Hawaii. Add about a week if the ship continues to Tahiti · Winter, when the humpbacks are near the islands
San Diego, Los Angeles, or Vancouver, either one way or round trip
Holland America, Princess, or Celebrity from California
- Honolulu
- A neighbor island
- Tahiti and Moorea on the longer runs
Mediterranean Cruises
Immerse yourself in centuries of history and culture across the Mediterranean and the Adriatic.
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Santorini before the boats stack
Fira or Oia, from the caldera tender. Morning.
The Acropolis, and one stop nearby
Athens, from Piraeus. Half day.
St. Peter's, or the Colosseum
Rome, from Civitavecchia. Most of the time the ship is in port.
Kotor’s walls, or an Amalfi table
Kotor or the Amalfi coast, when the ship stops. 2 to 4 hours.
Greek isles
7 nights · May–June or September
Athens round trip
Resort, premium, or a smaller luxury ship
- Santorini
- Mykonos
- Crete
- A quieter island if the routing allows
The Adriatic
7–10 nights · Shoulder months
Dubrovnik, Kotor, and Split. The ship docks in Ravenna or Trieste. Large ships do not dock in Venice. Those piers are about two hours from the city.
MSC, Celebrity, and the luxury lines, compared
- Dubrovnik
- Kotor or Split
- A day at sea
Western Mediterranean
7 nights · May–September
Barcelona round trip, or one way to Rome
From Barcelona
- Palma
- Marseille or Provence
- Rome (Civitavecchia)
- A day at sea
Northern Europe Cruises
Sail under the midnight sun, where summer daylight stretches endlessly across the sky.
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Optional excursions
These can be arranged in the port or the city, as an add-on to enrich the trip. They are not in the cruise fare unless the line includes them.
A village at the end of the fjord
A tender port such as Geiranger or Flåm. 2 to 4 hours ashore.
Bergen’s wharf, on foot
Bryggen and the fish market. 3 hours.
One Baltic old town
Tallinn, Stockholm’s Gamla Stan, or Copenhagen. Half day.
Fjord classic
7 nights · June–August
Bergen, or another Norwegian port. Cruises on the Baltic often start in Copenhagen
A smaller ship if you want to sail the narrow water, or a big ship if you want the resort on board
- Geiranger or another fjord
- Flåm
- A coastal town
Iceland and north
10–14 nights · Summer
Rotterdam, London, or a Norwegian port
Expedition or a traditional line that reaches Reykjavik
- Reykjavik
- A stop on the south coast
- The Lofotens, if the sailing goes that far
Baltic cities
9–10 nights for Tallinn, Helsinki, and Stockholm. A 7-night cruise stops in fewer cities · May–August
Copenhagen or Stockholm round trip
A city-port ship, not an ice ship
- Tallinn
- Helsinki
- Stockholm or Visby
- A stop in a Hanseatic town
Panama Canal Cruises
Experience one of the world's greatest engineering marvels as your ship physically climbs from one ocean to another.
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The locks, from the ship
Gatun or Agua Clara, then Miraflores or Cocoli. Most of one day.
Cartagena’s old city
Cartagena, Colombia, when the itinerary includes it. A morning or an afternoon.
Panama City, when the ship docks
When the itinerary lists a dock in Panama City. The hours the ship is alongside.
Full transit to the Pacific
14–17 nights · Spring and fall
Fort Lauderdale or Miami to San Diego or Los Angeles
Princess, Holland America, Celebrity, or a luxury ship whose fare an agent requests
- Cartagena
- The canal transit
- A Central American or Mexican stop
- The Pacific port where you fly home
Partial transit
10–11 nights · Fall through spring
Fort Lauderdale or Miami, back to the same port
A Florida round trip, compared across the lines that publish one
- Into Gatun Lake and back out
- Often Cartagena or a western Caribbean stop
- No change of ocean
Pacific to the Caribbean
15–20 nights · Spring and fall
Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, or Vancouver to Florida
Often a repositioning, including some from Vancouver or Seattle
- A Mexican port such as Cabo
- The canal transit
- Cartagena
- Fort Lauderdale or Miami
River Cruises
Glide along the world's most storied waterways, stepping directly from your ship into the heart of historic towns and European capitals.
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The included walk, done properly
Budapest, Vienna, Cologne, Paris, or Porto. 2 to 3 hours.
Bikes in the Wachau or along the Rhine
A vineyard between the capitals. Half day.
A tasting that is not a detour
Wachau wine, Douro port, or a Normandy cider stop. 2 to 3 hours.
Danube capitals
7 nights · April–October
Budapest to Passau, or the reverse
Viking, AmaWaterways, Avalon, or Uniworld — compared, not assumed
- Budapest
- Vienna
- Wachau valley
- A smaller town on the river
Rhine castles
7 nights · Spring blossom or fall color
Amsterdam to Basel, or a shorter castle segment
Same comparison: age of ship, cabin size, what is included
- Cologne
- Koblenz
- The castle gorge
- Strasbourg or another riverside town
The Seine or the Douro
7 nights · Summer, or harvest on the Douro
Paris to Normandy, or Porto round trip
River line that owns that water, not an ocean ship renamed
- Paris or Porto
- A vineyard or a cider house the ship includes
- A walk in a smaller town, included
American rivers
7+ nights · Spring through fall, river by river
New Orleans north, the Ohio, or a Great Lakes loop
American Cruise Lines or Viking Mississippi
- Small river towns, not one famous city
- An excursion is included on most days
South America Cruises
Experience stunning extremes across South America, where your route defines your adventure.
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These can be arranged in the port or the city, as an add-on to enrich the trip. They are not in the cruise fare unless the line includes them.
Rio with one view
Sugarloaf and Corcovado. Half day.
Buenos Aires after dark, or a market by day
San Telmo, or a tango show if the ship stays late. 3 to 4 hours.
Cape Horn from the deck
Cape Horn, weather permitting. You watch from the ship. The ship’s routing.
Brazilian coast
7 nights around Rio. 12–14 nights to reach Salvador or Recife · November–April
Rio round trip, or on toward Salvador
A line actually scheduled out of Rio
- Rio
- Búzios on the shorter cruise
- Salvador or Recife only on the longer routing
Cape Horn and the fjords
10–14 nights · October–March
Ushuaia, or a start in the Chilean fjords
Expedition line, or Holland America when the routing is theirs
- A glacier the ship sails past
- Cape Horn, when the weather allows
- Punta Arenas or another far-south port
Andean coast
Depends on which part of the longer voyage you book · When those ships are moving between regions
Callao toward Valparaíso, or the reverse
Often a segment of a longer voyage
- Lima / Callao
- Valparaíso
- A day at sea on the Pacific
World Cruises
Embark on the ultimate travel milestone.
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These can be arranged in the port or the city, as an add-on to enrich the trip. They are not in the cruise fare unless the line includes them.
Use the overnight, ignore the glance
A port where the ship stays past dinner. A full day and an evening.
Crossing days, on purpose
The Atlantic or a long Pacific stretch. Several days at sea.
A segment, not the whole circle
A 20- to 40-night slice of a longer voyage. The sector you choose.
Full circle
90–120 days · Book 12–18 months ahead
One ship, one crew, the long way around
Cunard, Regent, Silversea, or Holland America
- A published world-cruise port list
- The stops long enough to leave the ship
Half the map
45–70 days · Book 12 to 18 months ahead
An arc — Med to Asia, or Pacific to the Atlantic
Often a segment of the full world cruise
- You can board in the middle of the voyage and leave before it ends
- Flights on both ends, which we can arrange
Transatlantic crossing
7–14 nights · Eastbound in fall, westbound in spring
New York or Southampton, ocean in between
Cunard crosses the Atlantic, and other lines do too
- Most of the crossing has no ports
- You spend the crossing on the ocean
- A sensible first long voyage