Places to Cruise

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The choice and length of individual cruises in many regions World- Wide, are a great adventure from the secure base of your floating resort, your ship, with its own attractions and entertainments, whatever your age and interests. One of the many advantages of a cruise is that everything is organised for you if you want it to be, so you can just let go! You can sail from a port which is most convenient to you in the UK such as Southampton. If you want you can book a fly-cruise from a continent abroad from your home base, such as the US from Miami or New York, or Europe from Bergen in Norway or Lisbon in Portugal. Choose how long you want to be away for, whether it’s a mini cruise, a seven day cruise or even longer. It’s up to you. You could decide on the traditional sunny cruise in the Caribbean or the Bahamas with great water sports and golfing onshore. If you love the Alaskan and Bering Sea wildlife and glaciers then go for that. There are also unbeatable cultural cruises for romance such as a trip down the River Nile to the Valley of Kings. Hawaii is another honeymooners’ paradise with its many volcanic islands, waterfalls, lush wetlands, great beaches, surfing and water sports. South America’s ancient civilisations, unique islands, the extraordinary Amazon river through stunning towns, rainforests and jungle is a wonderful adventure. Chilean Fiords and other stunning landscapes are all escapades to write home about! Australia awaits you with its holiday climate, great cities as the back drop to fantastic beaches such as beautiful cosmopolitan Sydney. If you want to be nearer the UK, book a European cruise in North or South Europe. Sail to the famous Mediterranean with yachts, mouth-watering food, mountains, lovely historical buildings, ruins, perfect beaches and friendly folk. Whatever cruise you decide on, long or short, Ocean Cruise assures you that there will be fascinating ports of call ,with great attractions for the onshore excursions.

Alaska. Region.

Seven day cruises round the Inside Passage, The Glaciers and the Bering Sea contain spectacular forested islands, lovely hidden waterways between offshore islands, huge glaciers in the Gulf of Alaska and Eskimo settlements around the Aleutian Islands. These beautiful sights take your breath away. A nice hot toddy could be on offer on board to warm you up after your exploration onshore too!

The Baltic Sea. Region.

Sail round Scandinavia with its Medieval Baroque architecture and treasures. St Petersburg is a great city, with its palaces, castles, and towers. Oslo and Stockholm are beautiful cities you could cruise to as is Gdansk Port in Poland, an interesting port of call. Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Oslo and Hamburg will give you a taste of Scandinavia’s dramatic past. All these attractions are yours to visit on seven or twelve day cruises booked with Ocean Cruise. Bermuda and the Bahamas. Region.

Bermuda on the Atlantic Sea is great for golf, beaches and warm weather. It is a fantastic resort consisting of 150 islands of which 20 are inhabited. The most popular is called Great Bermuda which has many ports including the historic Royal Hamilton Dockyard, which is great for spending money in fantastic shops. St George’s Resort is a showcase of colonial architecture and brilliant museums. The atmosphere is more sedate than the Bahamas because it is expensive.

The Bahamas. Region.

The Bahamas Region on the Caribbean is made up of 700 islands. The most popular of which is The Grand Island. The Lucayan Harbour has a cruise facility in Freeport Harbour. Stunning beaches offer swimming with dolphins, water sports, exceptional marine life, golf and water sports all over the Bahamas.

North America. New England and Canada. Region.

You can get a cruise that goes to New England East Coast USA and takes longer to sail to, in order to reach its destinations of New England, Nova Scotia, The St Lawrence River, Quebec and Montreal. Ireland Iceland and Maritime Canada are also on the itineraries. Travellers love to relax on the ship and make full use of its many facilities and entertainments so as to be fully rested before exploring the stunning ports of call ahead.

Caribbean. Region.

You could choose a Western Caribbean seven day cruise which can include Mexico beaches in the Yucatan Peninsula, Key West, Belize, Grand Cayman and Jamaica. Longer cruises circle the Caribbean to call at ports from East to West.

Eastern Caribbean Cruises are usually for about seven nights and head for the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands and the Leeward Islands. Heaven!

Southern Caribbean Cruises usually take longer than a week, unless they sail from Barbados or Jamaica. They will call at the Windward Islands of Dominica, Martinique, St Lucia and the Grenadines. Then they sail North on the coast of Venezuela calling at Trinidad, Tobago, or Dutch Aruba and sometimes Curacao. A lot of cruises leave from US Ports, the biggest being Miami.

Europe. Region.

From April through to October you can sail on cruises operating itineraries around Northern and Western Europe as well as around the British Isles. Northern and Western Europe cruises take you along the Western Coast line through the Bay of Biscay, then South to lovely Portugese Ports such as Lisbon or to Southern Spain at Cadiz on the Atlantic, following on through the Straits of Gibraltar. These cruises offer many glamorous Northern and Western Cities and ports to enjoy onshore.

The Far East. Region.

You can cruise from Thailand to Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia in the South, through the Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, China, Korea and Japan in the North. You can visit Singapore, Bangkok, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Beijing and Tokyo. It is also possible to see places like Brunei, The East Coast of Malaysia and Manila. The stunning variety of landscapes, history, ancient civilisations and attractions in these places are still somewhat undiscovered. A cruise ship is a fantastic resort in itself from which to explore these diverse destinations.

West Coast Malaysia and Thailand. Region.

This area for exotic Asian 7 day cruises includes the West Coast of Malaysia, taking in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and the islands of Malaysia and Thailand. Phuket is also on the list of popular cruise destinations.

Thailand and Vietnam. Region.

Far East Cruises are most popular from November to February during the dry season rather than the wet humid months from July to October. They sail from Singapore to Hong Kong with visits to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam which are fascinating with their history of temples and lovely beaches for swimming, water sports and delicious food.

China and Japan. Region.

Cruises stop at Shanghai, Twain, Beijing, Seoul and Tokyo. Be the first amongst your friends to see this part of the world with its ancient sites and inspirational works of art and craft. There’s also a wide choice of museums, architecture and astoundingly beautiful landscape and food.

Australasia. Region.

Australasia has much to recommend it. There are different length cruises to choose from here. New Zealand’s rocky islands, with its pastures green, also have beautiful wildlife and mountains in Tasmania. Then enjoy Australia’s vast variety of landscapes in its cities, beaches, outback and the Great Barrier Reef at the North End where you can travel to Darwin. Southern Australia is along the Sunshine and Gold Coasts. In Far East destinations, jungles await you in Bali, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Complete your cruise with visits to the South Pacific and New Caledonia.

Hawaii. Region.

You have two basic choices for your Hawaiian Cruise! To start from Honolulu and back again takes 7 days. If you want a longer cruise then leave from Los Angeles, San Diego or Vancouver on the mainland. The longer cruise from the mainland takes 4 days to reach Hawaii and 10 days or more for one way cruises and two weeks for the return voyage. Whatever you book, imagine yourself chilling on one of the Hawaiian Islands such as exciting Oahu, or lush Maui. All these Hawaiian Islands are famous for volcanoes, beaches, rainforests, gorgeous resorts, Polynesian cuisine and golf!

The Mediterranean. Region.

This region is probably the most loved cruising destination with its guaranteed summer sunshine, sensational resorts, high profile historic cities and gorgeous islands. If you want to be away for 7 nights then a 7 day cruise is for you. If you sail from the UK then you’ll be away for about 10 days or more.

Choose whether you want a Western Mediterranean cruise which includes the Riviera to volcanic Sicily and many cruise choices in between.

The Southern Mediterranean offers fascinating Egypt and other places on the North African Coast.

The Eastern Mediterranean with islands in the Aegean Sea to Greece, with islands Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini is another beautiful cruise. Take your pick. There will be many cruise destination choices in between and besides!

Mexican Riviera and West Coast. Region.

There are three choices of cruises for your delectation! The Mexican Riviera is for young people to frolic on great beaches, enjoy water sports and dancing the nights away. It calls at Ensenada. The ship turns back at Acapulco with its famous beaches, cliff divers and clubs.

The Relocation Cruises which follow the Pacific North West Coast are on their way to Alaska.

Whale watch, venture into the jungles of Costa Rica, and amazing Panama on an Expedition Cruise!

For the Pacific North West some cruises sail from Los Angeles, then travel North up the Californian Coast to Seattle or Vancouver. Ports on route may include Monterey on the Californian Coast or Oregon on Vancouver Island, and many others. Some cruises go direct so you have 2 days at sea.

The Nile River. Region.

The Nile River is the heart and soul of Egypt and one of the most intriguing of all cruises. See the ancient Pyramids and the Sphinx in Cairo. Nile cruises also offer visits to the ancient temple sites of Luxor and Karnak. Cruises sail via the river lock of Esna and Edfu.

Cruises from Aswan to Abu Simbel are a thrill, as you see beautiful desert landscapes with stunning sunrises and sunsets. This cruise allows visits to temples and sights only accessible by water on the shores of Lake Nasser.

South America. Region.

South America has many amazing aspects to it. Cruises offer you visits amongst its ancient civilisations, lush landscapes and mountains fjords. Sail around the Inca Coast and Galapagos Islands. They usually sail from the UK, Miami or Los Angeles. You will see Inca Civilisations in Ecuador and Lima. Visit the deserts of Northern Chile then arrive at Valparaiso for Santiago. You can take a 7 night cruise if you fly to the Galapagos Islands from Quito and see wildlife beyond your wildest imagination.

Cruises also sail round the stunning Chilean Fjord land and Straits of Magellan. Between Santiago and Buenos Aires, voyages call at Puerto Montt, gateway to the Chilean Lake District before visiting Argentina, rounding Cape Horn, The Falkland Islands and then calling at Puerto Madryn in Patagonia.

Cruises from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro sail down the Amazon River! Some cruises bypass the Amazon and call at Devil’s Island before sailing into the Caribbean. Amazon cruises can be part of a broader voyage or a dedicated cruise starting and returning to the Caribbean, or sometimes the UK. How about sailing 100 miles up the Amazon to Manaus, Belem on the 150 mile wide mouth of the Amazon, Santarem Port and Alter de Chao, to swim from an Amazon beach?! Take opportunities offshore to explore the South American rain forest with its stunning flora and fauna.

Panama. Canal.

Dedicated Panama cruises go to Central America between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. They also sail between Miami and Los Angeles or San Diego and the South Caribbean and West Coast Mexican Ports on a Panama Canal Cruise. There are other Caribbean cruises which include some of the Panama Canal.

New York’s Empire State Building

The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour is a wonderful sight as you enter the US!

The Museum of Modern Art in NY houses the most astounding modern art collection in the world.

Miami. Yachts, mansions, great art scene, fantastic architecture, night life, shopping and Miami Beach.

Los Angeles, California is on a great coast line with Santa Monica Beach, Sunset Strip and Hollywood Bowl.

Bahamas Outer Islands are great for swimming and water sports.

Nassau is the Bahamas main port. It is a fantastic city for food, fun and an interesting history.

In the East Caribbean find Tortola a lovely small tropical British Virgin Island.

Ochos Rios and Montego Bay are perfect holiday resorts in Jamaica.

Aruba and Antigua in the South Caribbean are very popular too.

Belize in the Western Caribbean has the fascinating ancient Malayan Civilisation ruins.

In the Baltic Sea Scandinavia you will pass by beautiful forests and lakes.

In St Petersburg, Russia you can see its wonderful palaces, canals and St Isaacs Cathedral.

N. Europe, Helsinki the Capital of Finland is a hi-tech wonder these days. With its historic sites and being the gateway port to East and West.

When offshore in Stockholm Sweden, a 14 part island of the archipelago where the East Coast meets the Baltic Sea, enjoy the galleries, ancient and modern architecture, waterway tours, restaurants and cosmopolitan life and cuisine!

In Paris see the Louvre and the Pompidou Centre. Stroll by the River Seine under the famous bridges. See the many districts for wide beautiful avenues, for art, designer shopping and above all the cuisine.

On the North Spanish Coast be sure to visit the Guggenheim Museum in the port of Bilbao.

Enjoy Vigo on the West Coast and Cadiz on the South Western Side.

Bermuda is not as some think, in the Caribbean, but it is the rich person’s playground with great beaches such as Horseshoe Beach.

Hamilton is the Capital of Bermuda and many a cruise stop.

The Bahamas is loved for its beaches on the outer islands and Nassau is its biggest city. Bahamas is one of the most popular cruise stops.

Lucayan Harbour Cruise Facility is on Grand Bahama Island which has a taxi service and entertainments.

Arcadia National Park in New England is a must see when offshore.

New England and Canada offer Colonial USA.

When leaving from New York or Montreal, you may visit Charleston in the South, where the Civil War started.

Montreal is a cosmopolitan city with historic buildings such as Basilique-Notre-Dame-De Montreal Cathedral.

In the Far East the popular Phuket in Thailand is a beach Port.

In Vietnam Ho Chi Min City formerly Saigon has great tours.

In Malaysia Longawi Beach stretch is gorgeous and very popular.

In China Hong Kong you can see terrific views on a tour across Victoria Harbour from the deck of a ferry.

Singapore Colonial District has the Raffles Hotel with courtyards, marble floors and the famous cocktail the Singapore Gin Sling.

In Australasia Australia’s Sydney Harbour is where you can eat sea food in the shade of the fabulous Sydney Opera House.

Milford and Marlborough Sounds in New Zealand reveal stunning scenery.

In the South Pacific bathe off Fiji’s white beaches and see Morea’s volcanic peaks.

Stroll along the boulevards of Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia.

In Hawaii the islands are a sheer paradise of whale watching, panoramic views, lush scenery, gold, Polynesian cuisine, volcanoes, beaches and water sports.

Islands such as Oahu, Maui, Kaui, and Kona Island will give you the time of your life.

Near the South Sea Islands you’ll sail through the amazing Panama Canal.

Visit the remote islands of Polynesia and Micronesia.

In the Western Mediterranean, sail through the Straits of Gibraltar. See Spain and Morocco.

Stop at wonderful hip Barcelona and Malaga, set in beautiful coastal scenery.

Ville France on the French Riviera is the port near Nice and Monte Carlo, the Rivera’s most glamorous resorts.

Civitevechia is the Port for Rome, and your ship’s gateway for Rome’s fabulous buzz and historic museums, buildings and cuisine.

In the Eastern Mediterranean the Aegean Sea will bring you to Ephesus in Turkey.

Visit Olympia in Greece and Knossos on Crete.

The Croation Coast on the Adriatic Sea will bring you to Dubrovnik and Corfu.

The South Mediterranean is where great Cyprus resorts can be enjoyed.

Eastern Europe is where beautiful Trieste is close to the Slovenian Border.

On the Mexican Riviera and the West Coast you will probably port at San Diego then your cruise could include Mazatlan on Mexico’s Gold Coast.

Down the Nile there are so many treats in store for you.

From Aswan your cruise could take you to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, and Karnak.

S. America has the Callao Dock in Lima Peru where many S. American cruises dock.

Machu Piccu is Peru’s most famous site.

Your cruise ship will sail to Espona Island.

In Chile the Wild West Fiordland is round the Straits of Magellan at the Southern tip of S. America.

Los Glacieres in Chile has amazing sheets of ice such as the d’Agostini Glacier which is in a fiord full of glaciers!

The wonderful Condor Glacier is nearby.

In Buenos Aires see many wonderful examples of architecture including Casa Rosada, where Eva Peron addressed the crowd from the balcony.

Portugese speaking Brazil is a fantastic, richly cultural and scenic country with the jungle, the beaches and the old Portugese towns inland, the lovely ports such as Belem, the Indian reserves, and amazing people.

Santarem is the port at the meeting point of Tapajos and the Amazon.

The Manaus Opera House down the Amazon is the ultimate proud romantic 18th century building.

Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro has the best view of Rio and the Rainforest.

When you sail into the The Panama Canal from the Pacific to the Caribbean you will enjoy the great beaches, warm weather, and historical ruins.

On the Pacific Coast you can see the Mayan ruins of Guatemala.

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