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.

Luxor

Aside from visiting the pyramids near Cairo, Luxor and Al Karnak are places not to be missed when in search of ancient Egyptian monuments and artifacts. Luxor is on the southern part of ancient Thebes, Al Karnak on the north. Between the two, visitors can lose themselves for days in the hundreds of temples, chapels,…

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	North Pole The North Pole, also known as the Geographic North Pole or Terrestrial North Pole, is, subject to the caveats explained below, defined as the point in the northern hemisphere where the Earth's axis of rotation meets the Earth's surface. It should not be confused with the North Magnetic Pole. The North Pole is the… Read More about North Pole
	Gulf of California (Sea of Cortés) The Gulf of California (also known as the Sea of Cortez, Sea of Cortés or Vermilion Sea) is a body of water that separates the Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland. It has a coastline of approximately 2,500 mi (4,000 km). Rivers which flow into the Gulf of California include the Colorado, Fuerte,… Read More about Gulf of California (Sea of Cortés)

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	Fiji From palm-lined beaches and warm crystalline waters to grassy highlands and lush tropical rain forests, Fiji offers visitors a true South Seas paradise. The Fiji archipelago consists of tiny coral atolls and mountainous forest-clad islands of volcanic origin, and is famed for its aquamarine waters and white sand… Read More about Fiji