The smell of the sea. . . Teak decking. . . rich wood interiors.
Artwork from across time and around the world.
Intimate surroundings.
Gourmet cuisine, with attention to your taste and palette.
Get up early. . . sleep late.
Exercise, or find a new dimension in relaxation in the on-board spa.
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These elements alone are enough the lure the most timid onto an island cruise. But add in beautiful sands in shades of brilliant white to jet black, seas in shades of blue that one must feel to understand, and the embrace of the sun and it is impossible to resist island cruises.
Ports like Barbados, St. Kitts, St. Martin, and St. Thomas sound heavenly.
The lure of Greek islands, like Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Skiathos, Skopelos, Corfu, Lefkada, Akynthos, and Aegina call with an accent that speaks of flavors and scents both ancient and modern.
The Roman port in Sicily beckons to the island traveler.
Ocean Fronts in Your Own Backyard
Cruising islands closer to home is another option for the American traveler.
Island cruises travel from the southern United States throughout the Caribbean and Mexico.
Southern California is another jumping-off point, with cruises to nearby Catalina Island as well as the Hawaiian Islands.
Another local favorite are Channel Island cruises, as well as cruises out of Washington State through the San Juan Islands. Shore excursions and water sports make every island destination an experience in itself. Often, water skiing, windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking and excursion boats supplement the opportunities to swim and sun on beautiful shores.
More Exotic Island Cruise Destinations
More exotic island cruises abound.
The western islands of Scotland beckon travelers between the weather-friendly months of March to November.
Other destinations include the warm waters of the Mediterranean, including Greek, Italian, Croatian and Sicilian islands. Malta is a popular destination as is Cyprus in the beautiful sea.
A dramatic experience off the beaten path awaits travelers who take island cruises to Africa! Smaller, more intimate cruise ships sail to Southern Africa via Cape Verde, Ascension and St Helens Islands.
Across the Atlantic, island cruises traverse the Tierra de Fuego region and Argentina’s southern tip. An arctic parka is standard issue on these adventures.
The Galapagos Islands in Ecuador offer another sort of island cruise experience. Sea turtles and other flora and fauna unique to these islands transport the traveler to another world.
Australia, a huge island in itself, offers its own versions of cruises to local destinations, such as Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef.
Stop struggling with a decision. . . go ahead and say, “yes” to an island cruise.
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