An Overview of Popular Cruise Vacation Destinations

Congratulations, you have decided to take a cruise vacation! The hardest part now is to decide where you would like to go... Below are some options for destinations around the world to start you thinking about your cruise vacation:

Alaska - Alaskan cruises are generally a week or two long and leave from Seattle, Washington or Vancouver, British Columbia. Cruising is one of the best ways to enjoy the glaciers and views of Alaska.

Asia - Asian cruises tend to be longer cruises and popular in the winter cruising months. Many cruise lines visit Asia on their around-the-world cruises.

Australia - Like Asia, Australia is a popular cruise destination for longer cruises and for the winter months.

Bahamas- The Bahamas are a wonderful destination if you would like to take a short cruise from the United States. Most all of the cruises to the Bahamas leave from Miami, Florida. Many cruises are available for as little as 3 days and are fairly inexpensive.

Bermuda - A basic cruise to Bermuda will be about a week in duration and likely leave from New York. Bermuda is a beautiful destination and the cruise is a nice relaxing vacation.

Caribbean - Caribbean cruises generally are a week or two in length. Most will sail at night and then dock in ports at various islands during the day. Most Caribbean cruise ships leave from Miami, Florida. St. Marten and St. Thomas are two of the best places in the Caribbean to visit.

Europe - A cruise in Europe generally is about a week or two in length and will travel to Northern Europe and in the Mediterranean. Ships travel year round in the Mediterranean but only in the summer months to Northern Europe.

Hawaii - Cruising is a nice way to see all of the islands of Hawaii. Cruises are a week or two long depending on if you leave from the mainland United States or if you fly to Hawaii and then cruise around the islands.

Mexico - Mexican cruises are available both the Yucatan areas of the Caribbean Coast and to the areas of Cancun and Cozumel. Mexican cruises are generally a week or two and will visit multiple ports.

SouthPacificIslands - Cruises are available to Tahiti and French Polynesia. These are some of the most popular with American cruisers.

Wherever you decide to cruise to, know that you will have a meaningful experience and get to visit some of the most beautiful places on earth. Cruises are available to a destination for everyone. Whether you prefer the cold arctic areas like Alaska, or the beaches of Tahiti, cruising is one of the best ways to see the world.