The Americas
Glaciers, whale watching and awe inspiring landscapes await you in Alaska. Or perhaps you'd prefer a tropical getaway in the Bahamas or Caribbean? What about following in Charles Darwin's footsteps and exploring the Galapagos Islands, complete with iguanas, ancient tortoises, seabirds and swimming with sea lions? Whatever you're after, there's a cruise for you in the Americas.
The Best Times to Go
Alaska & Canada:
Peak: June, July
Shoulder: May, August, September
Caribbean:
Peak: December–April
Shoulder: May, November
Galapagos Islands:
Peak: December, January, June–August
Shoulder: May, September
Ways to Cruise
Ocean - Luxury
On an Ocean Luxury cruise, you can expect a true five-star all-inclusive (or mostly inclusive) experience with personalised attention, exceptional service and beautifully appointed and spacious cabins.
A few of our favourites:
13-night The Regent and Rocky Mountaineer Experience with Regent Seven Seas Cruises
7-day Glaciers & Alaska Inside Passage with Seabourn - from Vancouver to Juneau, you'll take in Yakutat Bay, the Hubbard Glacier, Icy Strait Point and the Lynn Canal.
8-day History and culture visiting Caribbean jewels with Ponant - ports of call following in the footsteps of Admiral Nelson in Charlestown, Nevis, and Falmouth Harbour, Antigua, as well as in Prickly Pear Cays, a breeding site for seabirds.
Ocean - Deluxe
On a deluxe ocean cruise, you'll enjoy well-appointed cabins with great service and enhanced dining options.
A few of our favourites:
8-night Northeast Atlantic Adventure with Virgin Voyages - this NYC round trip journey sails up the Atlantic coast, stopping in Boston then onward to Eastport, Maine, cross the Canadian border to Saint John, New Brunswick, then across the stunning Bay of Fundy over to Halifax before your voyage back. Adults only.
11-day Alaska & the Inside Passage with Viking - set sail from Vancouver and enjoy the Inside Passage. From here, you'll travel to Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, the Yukon, Icy Strait Point, Yakutat Bay, Valdez and ending in Seward.
12-day Tango & Samba Celebration with Oceania Cruises - Heed the tuneful temptations of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil, joyous lands where life is lived to the fullest in both remote coves and cosmopolitan hubs such as Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Rio de Janeiro, with overnight stays in all three cities.
Small Ship Cruising
There are many options for this style of cruise - from yachts to small ships - with each offering something different. With a focus on the destination, this type of cruising or sailing allows you to sail right into small harbours and ports that the bigger ships can't or can only access via tender.
A few of our favourites:
11-night Grenada to Grenada with Star Clippers - visiting Tobago, Grenadines, Grenada, Martinique, St. Lucia and Barbados with Star Clippers
7-day Caribbean Dream with SeaDream - sail from San Juan to White Bay before taking in the coral reefs of Anguilla's Sandy Ground and overnighting in St Barts. Head to Iles des Saintes then to Charlestown and Sint Eustatius, disembarking in St John's in Antigua.
7-night Lesser Antilles featuring Curacao & Martinique with Four Seasons Yachts - Unwind along Aruba and Curaçao's rose-coloured shores before heading to St Lucia for a blissful marina day. In Guadeloupe, immerse yourself in French and Caribbean culture or explore more than 20 world-class dive sites. And in Sint Maarten, enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many five-star French restaurants at Grand Case.
Expedition Cruising
With a focus on the destination, expedition cruises are smaller and are generally led by highly experienced and qualified guides and specialists such as biologists, naturalists, historians, photographers and other scientific specialists.
A few of our favourites:
9-day Heart of the Amazon with Seabourn - your captain and veteran expedition leader will choose from among the amazing sites of this stretch of the Amazon River to determine Zodiac and kayak explorations, treks and other things of interest. Expedition staff will also be on deck to point out wildlife and other highlights.
9-day Ultimate Galapagos Expedition Cruise with Abercrombie & Kent
11-day Valparaiso to Puerto Williams with Silversea - you'll see the iconic Chilean fjords, admire huge glaciers and soaring mountains. The region is home to seals, penguins and dolphins and you'll also visit the Garibaldi Fjord and Glacier with a trip to Ushuaia.
3, 5, 7 or 14 night Galapagos Cruise with Aqua Expeditions - Reward yourself with an unforgettable voyage along the islands born of fire!. As the first true superyacht to sail the Galapagos Islands, Aqua Mare’s sophisticated interiors and social spaces set the stage for the most exclusive way to navigate this remote destination. Featuring the archipelago’s best guest-to-guide ratio – with only eight passengers per expert naturalist guide – guests can be assured of a highly captivating and personalized, private Galapagos cruise experience like no other.
Family Cruising
A great value holiday option to create unforgettable memories with your family. You'll be able to do as much or as little as your family likes whilst enjoying some truly amazing destinations.
A few of our favourites:
A Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral or Fort Lauderdale with Disney Cruise Lines - with cruises ranging from 3 to 8 nights, you can experience historic Nassau and Disney Castaway Cay—our own private piece of heaven in the Bahamas. Plus, Port Canaveral is just an hour away from Walt Disney World Resort!
9-day Alaska: Dawes Glacier, Skagway & Juneau with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) - embark in Washington and head to Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway, Victoria and back to Seattle.
16-day Hawaiian Islands with Princess - roundtrip from Los Angeles - visiting Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai, Kahului and Ensenada in Mexico.