Find a Cruise that Perfectly Matches Your Unique Travel Style

Whether you’re seeking new-to-you flavors, submarine adventures, or some quality family time – plus plenty of creature comforts – there’s a cruise that's suited to you.

If You've Got Your Eye On History

The town of Yalıkavak in Turkey's Bodrum Peninsula is a lovely holiday destination with a 4500-year history.

Want to take a step back in time? In many ports, architectural monuments double as larger-than-life time capsules, preserving a destination's history.

Stroll through whitewashed hillside villages resembling fantastical Cubist creations on Turkey's Bodrum Peninsula, or follow in the eleventh-century footsteps of Muslim caliphs through the halls of Málaga's Alcazaba Palace in Spain.

For meaningful adventures in Southeast Asia, set sail on the mighty Mekong River, which includes a stop to see Angkor Wat, Cambodia's sprawling, 900-year-old, stone-towered Buddhist temple complex – the world's largest religious monument.

Find your itinerary with:

• Azamara

• Explora Journeys

• The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

• Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

• Viking

If You're Prioritizing Sustainable Travel

Thoughtfully planned travel supports conservation efforts in destinations like Costa Rica.

A thoughtfully planned vacation can positively impact the people, landscapes, and wildlife you interact with.

Learn about Indigenous traditions in Alaska and Alberta while supporting the museums and cultural centers that help keep them alive. Add an excursion to a Costa Rican wildlife sanctuary or a private nature reserve to observe swinging monkeys, floating butterflies, and other fascinating creatures in their natural habitats.

Bonus: Your visits often support ongoing care and conservation efforts.

Find your itinerary with:

• Avalon Waterways

• Cunard Line

• Star Clippers Americas

If You Plan Entire Vacations Around Restaurant Reservations

Beginning your meal by choosing greens from the garden with a local chef creates a memorable experience.

Every stage of the farm-to-table journey – from planting to harvesting to meal prep – can provide insights into a destination's cultures, traditions, and quirks.

Indulge your inner gourmand with a chef-led visit to an onshore farmers' market, followed by onboard cooking demonstrations and meals that incorporate the day's fresh finds. Alternatively, opt for an onshore culinary excursion, such as making a meal at a Venetian chef's private villa or a French Polynesian plantation.

Find your itinerary with:

• American Queen Voyages

• Holland America Line

• Oceania Cruises

• Windstar Cruises

If You've Got Something Fun to Celebrate

Say "I do" or mark a special anniversary in a dream destination like Paris, France.

Whether you're feting the big 5-0, toasting an anniversary, or marking a milestone, the grandeur of a cruise ship feels fitting for joyful celebrations.

Got some theater fans in your group? Catch a first-to-sea stage production or let go of your inhibitions to guest-star in an immersive, onboard theatrical experience – sure to be the talk of family get-togethers for years to come. Treat your crew to a private dining-room feast, where celebratory speeches fill the room with uninterrupted love and laughter.

Find your itinerary with:

• The Moorings

• Princess Cruises

• Regent Seven Seas Cruises

• Royal Caribbean International

• Virgin Voyages

If You're Drawn to Hard-to-Reach Destinations

Cruise vacations ease the complications of visiting far-flung destinations like the Galápagos Islands.

Certain corners of the globe can be difficult (at best) to reach without the assistance of an expedition ship built for the elements. But once you've (safely) arrived, adrenaline-inducing experiences await:

Dive beneath the surface to see ice cliffs and marine wildlife from inside a battery-powered submarine. Strap on your snorkel gear and swim among technicolor fish in the Galápagos Islands' warm waters or zoom past the Chilean fjords' otherworldly rock formations aboard an expertly piloted Zodiac.

Find your itinerary with:

• Hurtigruten

• Lindblad Expeditions

• Seabourn

• Silversea Cruises

Ready to start planning your next travel adventure? Contact me to get started.

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