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Asia is blessed with one of the most exotic places on this earth, yet they are being visited in less number as compared to ordinary cruise destinations. The cruise to the regions lying in & around Andaman Sea is a lifetime opportunity.

Visitors usually start their excursion from Phuket which is famous for its James Bond Islands. They usually grab Yacht Haven Marina or a Star-Cruise regular ocean-liner which are best for such waters. The yachts are well equipped with beautiful suites matching 5-star amenities.

The first major halt comes at Koh Ping Kan which is knows as the ‘James Bond Islands’. The scenic beauty of this place justifies itself as the first-choice for Bond movies. A traditional fishing village nearby called the Koh Ping Kan is famous for its typical Thai-lunch. Some of the major attractions of Phuket are lime stone cliffs, shiny sand beaches, peaceful sweeping bays and a forested tropical interior.

From beach lounging to various water-sports, beautiful temples and sculptures to five-star resorts, Phuket is blessed in all respects. The enthusiasm of the locales inspires the tourists of their torrid times against the Tsunami.

The next beautiful island is Koh Chon Lat which is known for its huge rock-walls that surround the entire island thus making it useless for sports purpose such as snorkelling, diving and free-sailing.

On the way cruise liners pass by the tiny island of Koh Pak Bia which is a mushroom-shaped rock with shiny sand-beaches makes it an ideal place for snorkelling.
Phuket is the perfect blend of Sin-Portuguese architectures, temples and exotic Thai cuisine.

Andaman Islands are more beautiful than your expectations. Subtle coral-beds, crystal blue waters and dark-sand beaches make it a perfect place for romance-seeking couples and relaxing souls.

With their breezy climates in the second half of the calendar, Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands are slowly becoming one of the biggest tourist-spots of Asia.

South-East Asia has emerged from the ashes as one of the biggest tourist place in the world. Countries like Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand have become the flag-bearers of a redefined Tourism Industry.

A cruise to Malaysia is an exciting event and lifetime nostalgia. Your tour may start from any Asian location and head for Malaysia, known as a truly Asian country. The exquisite landscapes, tall and green rocks, clear blue waters whose depth can be measured with the naked eye and amazing weather are few assets to this place. The cruise-liner docks in KL. Tourists can have a glimpse of this rich city and feel the vibrant mix of all cultures. From PETRONAS, to Times Square, GMR Airport to marvellous shopping centres, KL is blessed with an economic strong foundation.

The stay in KL can be extended for a day to visit Genting Highlands. This place is the only registered place in Malaysia for casinos and gambling. The weather conditions are cold and you’ll find the best cuisines of this country in this place.

The Ocean-liner takes a day’s time to take the tourists to Langkawi, which is among the top 10 beaches in the world. Langkawi Islands are beautiful. Clear waters, white-sand beaches, 5-star resorts and a duty-free port make it a hot pancake for tourists. Langkawi boasts of the largest trade of liquor in the ports. It also has the World’s highest Cable car where you can see the horizons meet in reality. Langkawi is known for snorkelling, water scooters, motor-boat races and exquisite sea-food. The famous tiger prawns are a gift from this place.

There are a large number of islands which are flocked by film-makers from all countries to capture serene beauty and picturesque landscapes. Klim National geological Park is one of the biggest natural wildlife habitats that stretch out in the open-sea.

Malaysia is a perfect blend of cultures, traditions, history, engineering marvels, exotic cuisines and modern lifestyle. This is the reason why it is called ‘Truly Asia’.
You must be packing your bags by now to board the next cruise to Malaysia.

Have you ever wondered what attracted Peter Jackson to come to New Zealand and direct the best film ever made? The simplest of all reasons is the beauty of this place that is more than captivating and mesmerizing.

From majestic mountains and highlands to delicate and buzzing sea-life, New Zealand is blessed with every natural creation preserved to its zenith.

The complete voyage gets segregated into 5 major cruise destinations which you can plan and visit as per your convenience. The first one is the Milford Sound Cruise which takes you to the most beautiful place in New Zealand, the South Island. The sight of cascading waterfalls is breathtaking and moving close to the place where they drop dead in sea is even more exciting. The serenity and tranquillity around is unmatched. Another famous destination here is Doubtful Sound. It is more than 10 times larger than the Milford Sound and is an attraction for kayak tours and boat cruises.

The next stop from the North Island is the Bay Islands. Tourists enjoy going in small motor-boats through a giant hole known as the ‘Hole in the rock’. Things can get real messy if you go through the hole during high tides. It is advisable to read the forecast conditions before your visit.

While crossing the sea between the two islands, it is a great experience to hire the Interislander ferry which takes you to Marlborough Sound via Cook Strait. The Marlborough Sounds run along with many islands and form inlets, streams and various other water paths which are a virtual paradise for man and sea-life. You can dive and play with dolphins or chat with a seal or go cruise the sounds.

For walking-lovers, the Queen Charlotte Track is the best challenge they would have ever come across. A 58 Km gruelling walk from Ship Cove to Anakiwa is the best camping and hiking experiences you’ve ever had. Scenic walks around Wellington and Picton are a welcome treat.

The cruise to Lake Wakatipu is another attraction. To enjoy the Cecil and Coronet peaks, tourists often visit this picturesque land around Queenstown. New Zealand is a gifted paradise with untouched beauty and nature. It is a heaven for both relaxing souls and young & adventurous hearts.

The brand name PANAMA sells like hot-cakes till date and is the most exotic travel destination featuring cruises that offer trip to open-port locations, open sea and to the marvellous Panama Canal.

Originally built to ease the trade distance between Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, Panama cruises serve more than a million tourists every year on-board.

Starting from the major attraction, the Panama Canal Cruise, tourists can enjoy the unmatched experience of crossing the connecting coast of two large water-bodies through the canal. The incredible accessibility of this cruise is justified by the fact that excursions start from many places such as Miami, New Orleans, Seattle and many more.

The unrivalled experience of feeling your cruise-liner getting lifted up to eighty-feet high and smoothly transiting to the other ocean cannot be described in any form of human-literature. Visitors often admire the amazing engineering feat achieved by the developers of this man-made marvel. Kayaking, sailing and exploring the deep Central American forests on Panama Canal railroads are major attractions here.

Golfo Dulce, Corcovdo National park, Darien Junble, Isla de Coiba, Drake Bay and Manuel Antonio National Park are a few beautiful places. The unique diversity in both flora and fauna can be seen very closely since the ships travel right through the forests. Travellers often extend their trips to various destinations like Mexico, San Juan or even certain parts Asia by taking the route through the Panama Canal.

There are many Ocean-liners that offer cruises to this destination. Coral Princess, Island Princess and Pacific Princess are the big players in this industry which not only include facilities like dine-in restaurants, spas and saunas but also world-renowned Casinos and Chic Bars.

Huatulco is a relatively close-by yet unexplored port on the way. Sun-lined beaches and forest hills offer the perfect place for diving, snorkelling and sailing. A horse ride through the dense jungles of Caducifolia is a nostalgic event.

An extended cruise to Panama and Mexican Riviera offer more than your expectations. So enjoy the jaw-dropping picturesque landscapes with a blend of local culture.

How about an idea to see the nature real close and explore its untouched beauty? Well, Antarctica is the perfect place for once in a lifetime cruise experience. A delicate transition from crystal blue water to magnificent not only bewilders the tourists but thrusts a feeling of admiration for this untouched beauty which has been saved from human intervention. The pristine continent allows you to camp on its icebergs if the weather permits. Watching an Albatross in its natural habitat is one of the rarest events that you’ll be obliged with here.

The cruise to Antarctica is accompanied by an opportunity to explore Ushuaia on the tip of South America, gaze the arctic waters and cruise your way around the famous South Shetland Islands. Blessed with a pure-white Christmas half the year, you can watch the rarest of species enjoying their time here. From Polar Bears to Sperm whales, Petrels to Penguins, Antarctica is a white Heaven for all.

The most serene views from your deck amidst extreme comfort and luxury seem to be an irresistible offer. The choice of cruise makes a big difference to your overall experience. If you want a complete luxurious trip with all facilities, then any large Cruise-Liner would be a good option. If you are young by heart and want to enjoy the real adventure, then a smaller cruise-line would serve the purpose. Only smaller ships are able to steer the ice-flows for adventurous sports on the Antarctic cruise.
Whaler’s Bay, Half Moon Island, Yankee Harbour for seals and penguins, Cuverville Island, Wilhelmina Bay for feeding whales, Brown Bluff and Antarctic Sound for its mile-long tabular icebergs are the major attractions on this voyage.

Ms Fram is the biggest and newest Norwegian ocean-liner that offers cruise to Antarctica. With 7-star amenities such as Internet cafe’, Wi-Fi, fitness rooms, sauna, spa & Jacuzzi and experienced Norwegian crew make it the first-choice cruise liner for this trip.

So grab the opportunity to be a part of this untouched nature and admire the purest side of Mother Earth.

There may be times when you are unable to plan your vacations well. You might also want your short vacations in the months of April & October to be wonderful. Well, Bermuda is just the right place for you. Bermuda Cruise is just like a visit to Heaven. Being a small island, it offers great leverage to the tourists to walk and admire the beauty. The ships are usually docked in a port and then the walking excursion adds all the fun to your trip.

There are a few ports that in Bermuda that are famous for ship-docks and starting points of shore excursions. Hamilton is the most visited ports in Bermuda. With its grand coastline that gives way to beautiful pink-sand beaches, Hamilton is a one-stop for nature-lovers. It is renowned for its colourful homes that give a contrasting touch to the shiny sand beaches and turquoise blue sea. A reason why visitors flock this place throughout the year is the huge number of banks and insurance companies in a small area. Bermuda’s tax-free status and Hamilton being the capital-city add up to the cause of buzzing crowd.

Hamilton is a crime-free and very clean city. Surprisingly enough, Bermuda is the second wealthiest island in the world. Where golf-lovers can swing their clubs in the world’s finest golf courses, scuba divers can take a glimpse of a huge collection of world-class reefs.

The next port used for Bermuda excursion is St.George. Blessed with a historic background of being the second English town establishment, St.George offers a wonderful experience of hiking-tours to take a walk down the historic lanes. King’s Square and Ordnance Island are a few attractions here. Built in 1713, St.Peter’s church has stood against many storms since then and shows the courage and will-power of locales. The afternoon tea is a very traditional culture here.

It is advisable to book your tickets in advance for this tour. Being a small island, it can support limited population and getting a hotel booked in advance is the best idea. The most regular cruise-liners are Explorer of the Seas, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Majesty and Grandeur of the seas.

Everyone dreams of travelling to secluded shores in the splendid opulence of a great ocean liner. The famous Australian Cruise will make your holidays nostalgic with its serenity and marvellous scenery. The cruise to Australia gives you ample options to choose from as per your holiday plans. From an extravagant cruise along the Australian coast, to Cairns, from Hobart to all around Australia, there are many great options to choose from.
Let us explore each cruise voyage one by one.

Starting from the famous Sydney Harbour, many corporate cruise lines offer wedding and party packages while steering you around the night-lights of Sydney Harbour. The famous attractions are the highlights of Sydney, the Jervis Bay dolphin tour accompanied by some exquisite tea and coffee rounds and exotic dining cuisines. Sydney tower restaurants offer the famous sunset view of harbour which is indeed the most picturesque landscape. Prestige Harbour cruises are famous for this tour.

The next cruise navigation course specifically covers the Great Barrier Reef. This reef is located off the coast of Queensland and is famous for its unrivalled-beauty. For sailors who like water sports like diving, swimming, snorkelling and kayaking, this place is blessed with everything. Coral princess cruise vessels are a great pick for this course.

The Murray River Cruise is famous for its diversity that can only be enjoyed on-board. The navigation course takes you through eastern South Australia, southern New South Wales and northern Victoria. You would have never experienced a perfect blend of history and nature, the way it is in this region. The Dundee’s wildlife National park and Monarto zoological park are irresistible tourist places. A real wonder of this tour is Mannum’s floating museum.

The next cruise voyage takes you to the untouched wilderness in Kimberley. This absorbing world of extraordinary natural beauty is the perfect place to explore deep green pools, sparkling waterfalls, rugged highlands, gorges and white-sand beaches. Getting yourself pampered in absolute luxury is the most splendid manner to spend your holidays. Captain Cook is a famous ocean liner that takes you to this voyage.

Australia has one of the most wonderful climates throughout the year. So whenever you are ready to explore the wilderness, Australian cruises are ready to welcome you.

Where do you plan your holidays if you’ve been really busy during the Christmas time and need a deserving break? There might be really few options in January & February. The Caribbean Islands are the perfect destination for you and enjoying a cruise all the way is an icing to the cake. The summer season makes Caribbean a jam-packed tourist spot. Moreover discounted rates in January & weather without yearly storms are irresistible offers.

You can enjoy one of the best sailing trips you’ve ever experienced. St.Lucia is one of the best destinations for a sailing trip. The city has so many ports which can serve as inroads to this beautiful island. All the islands in Caribbean are very close to each other, so movement is not a big problem. The government of St.Lucia is planning to exploit the tourism and make it the top sailing spot in the Caribbean.

Depending on your choice of trip, you can pick either a Western or an Eastern Caribbean cruise. A Western Caribbean cruise should be preferred if you want to spend more time sailing and gazing the natural beauty from the deck of your ship. Caribbean cruise weddings on this tour are a very famous attraction. More than 2,000 weddings every year take place on the cruise. Since most cruises have their own chapels and legal rights to perform such rituals, its one of the most fascinating event to witness.

Western cruises cruise from new Orleans, Texas and Florida , touch the Caymans, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica on their way and take you to a plunging dive in the history of Mayan ruins. British Virgin Islands are another big attraction on the way. Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe is an archipelago of small mountainous islands that can be found just a few miles south of the main island Guadeloupe. Tourists can enjoy many good anchorages throughout the area.

Eastern cruises are famous for their fantastic shopping facilities and exotic spots such as the Bahamas beaches and Puerto Rico sand-lines.

Coming on to the very important decision of a cruise line, there are many cruise lines that offer attractive discounts and facilities on board. Royal Caribbean International and Yachts of Seabourn are some of the big cruise-lines that offer adult swimming pools and other luxuries.

Windstar’s Wind Spirit and a few ships from Seadream Yacht Club offer the leverage to take you to British Virgin Islands exclusively. Places like Jost van Dyke and St.John are exotic for their cuisines, romantic venues and beaches.

Cruises have become an integral part of any vacations. Travelers all across the globe prefer to enjoy sea-voyages rather than a flight. Slowly and steadily Mexico has become one of the most popular cruise destinations. Being one of the most economical of all options, Mexico offers a beautiful climate, a historical culture, ample shopping facilities and marvelous sea-beaches all in one pack. The best time to enjoy the cruise to this bustling place is between November and April. The climatic conditions are pleasant with low humidity.

A very famous place where you can see hump-back whales, sea-lions and dolphins is Cabo San Lucas. Blessed with the history of one of the most important civilizations, the Mayans, Mexico has many ancient ruins of this civilization for history-buffs in places like Tulum, Chichen Itza and Tepnaca. It is a heaven for all dare-devils because the cliff of Acapulco is known to be one of the steepest and highest in the World. People who look to relax in Mexico might not find it a place for their taste as the vibrant culture and buzzing ports of Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco are full of life and music.

Who doesn’t love the idea of shopping in a new place? Mexico boasts of one of the largest open-air shopping malls with duty-free shops, the Cozumel. From beautiful jewelry to wonderfully crafted attires, Mexico caters to all tastes.

Mexican cuisine is famous throughout the world for its wonderful taste and diversification. Small restaurants and pubs near the shopping-complex can bring back the same Nostalgia when you had the finest Mexican meal.

Deciding on the navigation route for Mexico cruises could be a tricky job.

Excursions that go till the Mexican Riviera include amazing activities such as deep-sea fishing, horse-riding, Acapulco’s vibrant nightlife and expert parasailing.

If you plan to start you excursion from eastern part of US, the navigation route could include Florida or Texas. Yucatan with a history of over 10,000 years is the warmest place in Pacific coast. Such a climate forces thousands of tourists for snorkeling, swimming and scuba-diving.
There is some respite for relax seeking souls as the cobble stone streets of Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon are ideal for a relaxing stroll.

Whatever maybe the definition of adventure in your dictionary, Mexican cruise redefines the adventure within you.

Vacations are the perfect way to spend a wonderful time with your family and making them the Cruise Style is a life-time experience.

Hawaii Islands are renowned for their beauty, wildlife, serene beaches, dormant & active volcanoes and superb temperatures. The islands of Honolulu, Hilo and Lahaina are meant for cruise visits.

It’s a wonderful feeling to admire the exotic masterpieces of Earth from the deck of your cruise. From beautiful tropical foliage to subtle coastal cliffs, sparkling beach-lines to fiery volcanoes, Hawaii has something in store for everyone. A cruise gives you the leverage of a 5-star residential moving with you wherever you want to go. You would never have touched the nature so closely the way you do in Hawaii. You can enjoy a snorkeling with dolphins or watch the blue whales having fun, hike your way across the lava-fields or go for sea-turtle explorations, have a romantic walk on the Waikiki Beach or wonder yourself gazing the towering cliffs.

A trip to Pearl Harbor takes you to the historic lanes of one of the most tragic sea-grounds. Hawaii Islands are famous for their nightlife. From exotic cuisines to life-savoring scotches, Hawaii is a Heaven on this Earth. Shopping plazas, art museums and shore excursions are added assets to these Islands.

For tourists who don’t like to spend in rental cars, wait at airports & hotels in long queues, Hawaii cruises offer the most efficient facilities & services.

An important decision goes into selection of the Cruise line. One has to explore the navigation route taken by each of the cruises so that we can customize our tour. Three major giants offer regular cruises to Hawaii. Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Lines and Holland America are a few renowned brands that often offer cruises from the West coast of USA. The west coast is one of the most beautiful places in the world, so if you happen to reside nearby, you should plan your tour well. A 25-30 day planned tour would be more than Nostalgia.