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Cruise Destinations and Ports of Call

Articles and photo galleries of cruise destinations and ports of call from around the world. Ports of call in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and from all seven continents. Travelers can visit thousands of towns and cities and hundreds of countries on a cruise ship.
  1. Africa Cruises and Ports (48)
  2. Alaska Cruises (47)
  3. Antarctica Cruises (17)
  4. Asia Cruises (48)
  5. Australia and NZ Cruises (17)
  6. Bahamas Cruises (6)
  7. Bermuda Cruises (4)
  8. Caribbean Cruises (116)
  9. Eastern Canada Cruises (20)
  10. European Cruises (270)
  11. Hawaii Cruises (6)
  12. Mexican Riviera Cruises (4)
  13. Mexico Sea of Cortez (14)
  14. North America Cruises (32)
  15. Panama Canal Cruises (20)
  16. South America Cruises (52)
  17. South Pacific Cruises (40)
  18. Trans-Ocean Cruises (1)
  19. World Cruises (0)
  20. About Cruises Photo Gallery

Best Sailaway Ports in the World

Where are the most spectacular ports of call in the world to sail away from or into on a cruise ship?

Cruise Maps

Maps certainly help us understand the world, including the size, distance, and location of exotic cruise destinations. Maps are a useful cruise planning tool. Whenever I read about a new city or natural wonder, I often pick up my world atlas and seek out the location, trying to determine if I can visit there on a cruise. I'm sure many of you...

What Are Your Favorite "Seven Wonders of Nature"?

Discussion of the new seven wonders of nature competition

New Seven Wonders of Nature

Information on the new seven wonders of nature contest, featuring 261 worldwide sites vying for the top seven spots

New Seven Wonders of the World

Information on the 21 finalists and seven winners of the new seven wonders of the world

Repositioning Cruises

Repositioning cruises occur each spring and fall when the cruise lines move their ships to Alaska or Europe in the spring and to the Caribbean in the fall. These cruises often represent good bargains and an opportunity for more sea days.

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