Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Popular Cruise Destinations for 2013

Even though cruise ships travel to the same destinations year after year, the popularity of travel destinations changes annually. There are a number of reasons for this to include safety, weather, port access, overall operational costs, and more. This means the most popular cruise destinations for 2013 would be somewhat different from those in 2011 and 2012. If you want a relaxing yet exciting getaway but also need to stick to a budget, a cruise is an exceptional option that can meet all your needs.

Because cruises are such a great way to visit different national and international destinations and being so affordable, we wanted to provide a list of the destinations for the upcoming season. With this, you could begin planning the vacation of a lifetime. Keep in mind that every cruise line offers trips to accommodate different needs. As a result, you can choose from singles cruises, honeymoon cruises, family cruises, themed cruises, and more. All you have to do is determine which destination appeals to you most and then check the dates for sail dates.

Top Cruise Choices

o    Alaska – These cruises are truly magnificent and provide the opportunity to experience breathtakingly beautiful glaciers and unique land and marine wildlife. Many cruise lines actually have an Alaskan native, as well as a National Park Ranger aboard the ship to help educate about the unique Alaskan land and life.

o    Asia – Asian cruises last a few days to months depending on the experience wanted. If planning a shorter cruise, a 7 to 17 day cruise would reach most of the main ports to include Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Of course, you would have the opportunity to spend time on land to discover authentic markets, quaint restaurants, and exciting nightlife. For longer cruises, ports would reach beyond the Orient to India and Africa.

o    Australia and New Zealand – This is a great choice of 2013 cruise destination with 45 unique voyages to consider. As part of the trip, you would stop in cities such as Auckland, Hobart, Melbourne, and Tauranga, getting the chance to see beloved wildlife to include koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and even Tasmanian devils. Of course, all of the land and sea excursions are exceptional.

o    Caribbean – This remains one of the most wonderful cruise destinations of all times. You can travel to eastern destinations such as St. Maarten and Antigua or western destinations to include Belize City and the Island of Cozumel. Standard cruises sail between 4 and 14 days, which are always filled with excitement, water adventures, and great activities on and off shore.

o    Greek Isles – There are actually many different European cruises that you could research for 2013 but having the chance to see the Greek Isles is without doubt one of the best, especially if you have an appreciation for history. As part of this cruise, you would visit ancient cities such as Athens, Rome, and Venice. If the budget allows, you could take one of the extended cruises and take a trip to the Holy Land.

o    Hawaii, Tahiti, and the South Pacific – For the ultimate “fun in the sun”, a cruise to the Hawaiian Islands coupled with Tahiti and the South Pacific is the best choice. These cruises sail from both San Francisco and Los Angeles and offer an unbelievable experience. Due to the amount of travel involved while at sea, cruises range from 10 to 35 days. Whether stopping in Honolulu, Oahu, or Maui, or traveling on to the Polynesian Islands of Bora Bora or Raiatea this cruise would be exceptional if going on a honeymoon.

o    Panama Canal – The last suggestion we wanted to offer you for the most popular cruise destinations in 2013 is a trip to the Panama Canal. There are several itineraries for this particular destination, each with wonderful excursions. For instance, you could travel deep into beautiful rainforests, see the first transcontinental railroad, and visit a number of intriguing ports such as Costa Rica, Cabo San Lucas, Aruba, San Juan del Sur, and Puntarenas.

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