Off The Beaten Cruise Ship Track

Cruising really is all about seeing the world one port at a time but it can often be confusing deciding where to go with so many different destination options available.

We have hand selected a few of the more interesting destination options when it comes to cruising, hopefully this will not only help guide you towards the cruise of a lifetime but it may well also open your mind to destinations you had never previously considered.

Many people when they think of a cruise think of the Caribbean, Mediterranean or the Fjords, yet there are so many other wonderful cruise options out there and they are just waiting for you to discover them.

Antarctica

The Antarctic cruise season offers the chance to see a lot of wildlife and experience varied weather: snow, sleet and sunshine alternate rapidly. Most liners carry small craft for up-close encounters with penguins and treks across the landscape, which contrast superbly with luxury dinners back on board.

This has to be one of the most impressive regions on our planet and it is certainly worth a closer investigation.

Antarctica also offers some great sightseeing opportunities.

Falkland Islands museum - The museum hosts a collection of artefacts from everyday life in the Falklands along with natural history specimens and items relating to the islands many shipwrecks.

Sea Lion Island - This small island is teaming with wildlife. There are five species of penguin, elephant seals, sea lions and more to be seen here.

Africa

A cruise around the coast of Africa is likely to include ports of call at Cape Town, Durban & Port Elizabeth. Zanzibar and Mombasa are also calling points on some cruises, check the itinerary for more information. Cape Town in particular has so many things to do. A trip up Table Mountain by cable-car is a trip well worth doing, allowing a spectacular view across the city.

Africa has got to be one of the most intriguing places on earth and with such a mix of culture, history and different cuisine across this amazing land it really does make it the perfect cruise destination.

There is so much on offer here

This part of Africa has many vineyards that produce wine now sold all across the world; this is the perfect opportunity to sample world-class wines at origin. Another interesting trip that we recommend is a trip to Boulder Beach to see the penguins that live there – a most unusual sight and one that will definitely be a photograph opportunity.

There is also the chance to visit real Zulu tribes and villages allowing you to understand and experience a very different way of life. The coastline of Africa is a secret wonder and you will be amazed at what can be seen from the deck of the ship.

Far East

This part of the world will leave you with many memories. There is also a wide variety of exotic animals and not to forget the amazing food offering. A trip to this region could include a visit to the Great Wall of China or to the peaceful islands of the Maldives. A visit to this expanse will broaden the mind and you will want to sail again to different ports in this astonishing area of the world.

Scuba diving is popular in the warm Indian Ocean which has many tropical sea creatures that can only be seen in this part of the world.

The climate of north of the Equator is particularly warm and will be perfect for those wanting to soak up the sun on deck.

These are just alternative options for your next cruise voyage. Step outside the box and why not start planning that true cruise experience of a lifetime.