Some of the most memorable cruise moments come from seeing a place you’ve always dreamed of visiting. Others happen along the way, from spotting wildlife to enjoying a special view from your ship.
Our new 2028 cruises offer opportunities to enjoy all kinds of experiences around the world. Tick off those you’ve already enjoyed, count your total and see which ones belong on your wish list.
1. Sail the scenic Norwegian Fjords
Follow winding waterways past steep mountains, idyllic fjordland villages and tumbling waterfalls. Sailing through the Norwegian Fjords brings the scenery close, with a different view around each bend.
1. Sail the scenic Norwegian Fjords
Follow winding waterways past steep mountains, idyllic fjordland villages and tumbling waterfalls. Sailing through the Norwegian Fjords brings the scenery close, with a different view around each bend.
2. Go whale watching in Iceland
The waters of northern Iceland are a haven for marine life, and an excellent place to spot humpback whales. Take a boat tour for opportunities to watch these gentle giants in their natural surroundings.
2. Go whale watching in Iceland
The waters of northern Iceland are a haven for marine life, and an excellent place to spot humpback whales. Take a boat tour for opportunities to watch these gentle giants in their natural surroundings.
3. Spot puffins in Shetland
With their compact size and colourful bills, puffins are an absolute delight to watch. During the breeding season, Shetland’s clifftop seabird colonies offer fantastic opportunities to spot them.
3. Spot puffins in Shetland
With their compact size and colourful bills, puffins are an absolute delight to watch. During the breeding season, Shetland’s clifftop seabird colonies offer fantastic opportunities to spot them.
4. Make a wish at the Giant's Causeway
The Giant’s Causeway is a wonder of nature, where geology and stories of giants meet. Take a seat on the natural basalt ‘Wishing Chair’ and, according to legend, your wish may come true.
4. Make a wish at the Giant's Causeway
The Giant’s Causeway is a wonder of nature, where geology and stories of giants meet. Take a seat on the natural basalt ‘Wishing Chair’ and, according to legend, your wish may come true.
5. Meet the swimming pigs of the Bahamas
Take a boat trip to meet some of the Bahamas’ most unusual residents: its famous swimming pigs. Watching them paddle through clear waters adds an unexpected encounter to a day of island exploration.
5. Meet the swimming pigs of the Bahamas
Take a boat trip to meet some of the Bahamas’ most unusual residents: its famous swimming pigs. Watching them paddle through clear waters adds an unexpected encounter to a day of island exploration.
6. Search for the Northern Lights
Sail to Arctic Norway in winter for opportunities to spot the Northern Lights. If conditions are right, watch dancing ribbons of colour paint the night sky, with the open decks offering space to take in the display.
6. Search for the Northern Lights
Sail to Arctic Norway in winter for opportunities to spot the Northern Lights. If conditions are right, watch dancing ribbons of colour paint the night sky, with the open decks offering space to take in the display.
7. Cruise among Antarctica's icebergs
Scenic cruising brings Antarctica’s remote landscapes into view from your ship. Look out across snow-covered peaks, glaciers and drifting icebergs, and keep watch for wildlife, from whales to penguins.
7. Cruise among Antarctica's icebergs
Scenic cruising brings Antarctica’s remote landscapes into view from your ship. Look out across snow-covered peaks, glaciers and drifting icebergs, and keep watch for wildlife, from whales to penguins.
8. Browse the souks of Morocco
Follow the winding lanes of Tangier’s medina, browsing stalls filled with ceramics, textiles and leather goods. Enjoy a friendly exchange over a price or simply take in the bustle.
8. Browse the souks of Morocco
Follow the winding lanes of Tangier’s medina, browsing stalls filled with ceramics, textiles and leather goods. Enjoy a friendly exchange over a price or simply take in the bustle.
9. Taste the lemons of the Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast’s lemon groves inspire some delicious local specialities. Sip limoncello or try a scoop of lemon gelato for a refreshing taste of the region’s distinctive citrus flavours.
9. Taste the lemons of the Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast’s lemon groves inspire some delicious local specialities. Sip limoncello or try a scoop of lemon gelato for a refreshing taste of the region’s distinctive citrus flavours.
10. Witness a solar eclipse at sea
A cruise timed for a solar eclipse offers the chance to experience a rare celestial event at sea. Weather permitting, watch the Moon move across the face of the Sun from the open decks of your ship.
10. Witness a solar eclipse at sea
A cruise timed for a solar eclipse offers the chance to experience a rare celestial event at sea. Weather permitting, watch the Moon move across the face of the Sun from the open decks of your ship.
11. Experience the Midnight Sun
Sail north during the Arctic summer for the chance to experience the Midnight Sun, when the sun stays above the horizon through the night. Step on deck and savour the lingering daylight.
11. Experience the Midnight Sun
Sail north during the Arctic summer for the chance to experience the Midnight Sun, when the sun stays above the horizon through the night. Step on deck and savour the lingering daylight.
12. Sample wines in Bordeaux’s vineyards
Visit Bordeaux’s vineyards to discover the stories behind the region’s celebrated wines. Learn how they’re made, sample a selection and take in the rows of vines stretching across the surrounding countryside.
12. Sample wines in Bordeaux’s vineyards
Visit Bordeaux’s vineyards to discover the stories behind the region’s celebrated wines. Learn how they’re made, sample a selection and take in the rows of vines stretching across the surrounding countryside.
13. Wander among Dutch tulips
Spring brings swathes of colour to the Netherlands as tulips bloom across gardens and flower fields. Visit Keukenhof to wander past vibrant displays, discovering 800 varieties of tulips along its winding paths.
13. Wander among Dutch tulips
Spring brings swathes of colour to the Netherlands as tulips bloom across gardens and flower fields. Visit Keukenhof to wander past vibrant displays, discovering 800 varieties of tulips along its winding paths.
14. Stand before the Pyramids of Giza
Stand before Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza and take in the scale of monuments built thousands of years ago. The largest, the Great Pyramid, is the only surviving wonder of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
14. Stand before the Pyramids of Giza
Stand before Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza and take in the scale of monuments built thousands of years ago. The largest, the Great Pyramid, is the only surviving wonder of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
15. Walk in the footsteps of gladiators
Standing before the mighty Colosseum in Rome brings the city’s ancient past into view. Discover the stories of the amphitheatre where gladiators once fought before thousands of spectators.
15. Walk in the footsteps of gladiators
Standing before the mighty Colosseum in Rome brings the city’s ancient past into view. Discover the stories of the amphitheatre where gladiators once fought before thousands of spectators.
16. Visit Meteora's cliff-top monasteries
Perched on towering rock pillars, Meteora’s monasteries are a remarkable sight. Uncover centuries of religious history at this UNESCO World Heritage Site and admire sweeping views across the plains.
16. Visit Meteora's cliff-top monasteries
Perched on towering rock pillars, Meteora’s monasteries are a remarkable sight. Uncover centuries of religious history at this UNESCO World Heritage Site and admire sweeping views across the plains.
17. Hike to Norway's Briksdal Glacier
Follow a scenic trail through the Briksdal Valley towards views of the glacier and take in a landscape shaped by ice and framed by steep mountain slopes.
17. Hike to Norway's Briksdal Glacier
Follow a scenic trail through the Briksdal Valley towards views of the glacier and take in a landscape shaped by ice and framed by steep mountain slopes.
18. Discover the flair of flamenco
Feel the energy of this expressive Spanish art form. Watch dancers bring flamenco to life through intricate movements and rhythmic footwork, accompanied by music, singing and handclaps.
18. Discover the flair of flamenco
Feel the energy of this expressive Spanish art form. Watch dancers bring flamenco to life through intricate movements and rhythmic footwork, accompanied by music, singing and handclaps.
19. Ride the cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain
Ride the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain for sweeping views of Rio de Janeiro. Beaches, mountains and Guanabara Bay unfold below, revealing the extraordinary setting of this lively Brazilian city.
19. Ride the cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain
Ride the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain for sweeping views of Rio de Janeiro. Beaches, mountains and Guanabara Bay unfold below, revealing the extraordinary setting of this lively Brazilian city.
20. Trek through the Amazon rainforest
Release your inner Bear Grylls on a guided trek through the Amazon rainforest. Listen to the sounds of the jungle and keep your eyes peeled for remarkable plants and wildlife.
20. Trek through the Amazon rainforest
Release your inner Bear Grylls on a guided trek through the Amazon rainforest. Listen to the sounds of the jungle and keep your eyes peeled for remarkable plants and wildlife.
Which experience is next on your wish list?
Whether you are drawn to wildlife, ancient landmarks or time to enjoy the scenery, explore our 2028 cruises and find a sailing that brings you closer to the experiences you would love to try.
Some experiences require optional shore tours, which are available at an additional cost and subject to availability. Wildlife sightings and natural phenomena cannot be guaranteed. Weather and local conditions may affect experiences, and activity levels vary between tours.
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