Only few things in life are better than a luxurious cruise holiday around the globe. Today, cruises are not just for the rich and frivolous. Many leisure travellers choose cruises to cover more cities comfortably. Or you can simply take a cruise to re-bond with your partner. Set sail on a P and O cruise ship or opt for a Disney cruise, the options are unlimited. However, there are still a few cruise sails around the world that one has to undertake in a lifetime. Read on to know more about our top 5 best cruise holidays across the globe.
1. Alaska
The frozen land of Alaska becomes just about right for sailing ships in the month of May when the ice starts to melt. This part of the land was acquired by the Americans some 150 years back from the Russians. Ships usually sail from Seattle in the USA or Vancouver in the neighbouring Canada. The icy glaciers of this untouched land give a sense of serenity to those on board. You can also opt for road or rail tours in the Alaskan territory of Yukon and Denali National Park.
2. Canary Islands
Located in the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, this part of our planet is full of beautiful, sunny, sandy and colourful places like La Palma, Santa Cruz, Tenerife and the neighbouring Morocco. Different cruise companies have different routes to cover this journey, but most go around the whole of islands to give you a better insight into this Spanish archipelago, rejuvenating you like nothing else.
3. Indian Ocean
If you are an experienced sailor, you would know that the whole charm of Indian Ocean lies in its unexplored territories. Cruise companies have just recently shifted their focus on it and some of them are offering long cruises covering several different islands – starting with Sri Lanka to Maldives, Mauritius and even Seychelles. Some of the best East African and South East Asian spots are getting covered in these cruises making them perfect for an adventurous group of friends.
4. Barbados
Nothing says sea and sand better than the Carribean, so it is obvious that our list will remain incomplete without mentioning the beautiful island of Barbados. There are cruises available to explore this Atlantic island for a week on the sea. The ships usually set sail from Bridgetown and cover places like Willemstad, St. George’s and Bonaire on the neighbouring islands.
5. Brazil
Every traveller we know wants to explore South America better. Taking a cruise to Brazil thus seems like a dream come true for most people. Covering different ports of the country, a typical cruise will take you everywhere from Santos, Rio de Janeiro to Natal, Salvador de Bahia and even Buenos Aires. Such cruises offer a deep insight into the Brazilian culture, food and music. There are other ships as well which will take you for a trip in the Amazon and the Brazilian rainforest.
Interestingly, not just the tropics, but most Scandinavian places are also best explored on a ship. Enticed much? Also, which cruise are you finally going to set sail on this year?
