Featured Destinations
Destinations are such an integral component in the making of a memorable cruise experience. And thank goodness the big mainstream cruise ships don't go to — nor can they get to — the more unusual and exotic destinations of the world!
The more off the beaten path the destination, the more likely that one of the specialty cruises in our database goes there. So check here often to read about a fascinating new destination that we will showcase.
Bear in mind it's not our intention to provide the most comprehensive profile on any given destination. There are more than enough guidebooks and websites that do an outstanding job on showcasing great places to visit. Our intention here is simply to whet your appetite and remind you that the destinations we feature will surely be on the itinerary of one of hundreds of specialty cruises in our database.
Santa Cruz Island (Isla Santa Cruz)
Located near the center of the archipelago, Santa Cruz is the center of tourism in the Galapagos. Puerto Ayora the largest settlement in the Galapagos is home to the Galapagos National Park Service and the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Wild Galapagos Tortoises roam free crashing through the mist covered…
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Bora BoraBora Bora is considered one of the most romantic places anywhere. Dominant from the moment of arrival are majestic Mount Otemanu and Mount Pahia, two towering volcanic peaks of black rock jutting out of the center of the emerald-green island. Often shrouded in clouds, these landmarks take on mysterious and mythical… |
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UglichUglich is best known as the town where Prince Dmitri, son of Ivan the Terrible, was murdered. The wooden house in which the Prince occupied and the Church of St. Demetrius memorialize this historic event. This is possibly the most charming of all Russian provinces and one of the major points of interest of the famous… |
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Columbia River GorgeThe Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular river canyon cutting the only sea-level route through the Cascade Mountain Range. It's 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep with the north canyon walls in Washington State and the south canyon walls in Oregon State. The gorge has supported human habitation for over 13,000… |
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NadiNadi is gateway to Fiji. With a proximity to the international airport, it caters to tourists. There are various accommodations, restaurants, nightlife, duty free shopping, sightseeing tours and inter-island cruises. The starting point for many scenic tours and sporting activities, Nadi is near Viseisei village,… |
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