Ideas for Cruising the World

Ideas for Cruising the World

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While short-term sea cruises can be a fun way to relax, longer cruises can afford travelers the opportunity to visit several new destinations in one trip, without the hassle of flying. Most cruise lines offer passengers the opportunity to either take one extended cruise that circles the globe or to customize their own itineraries by booking two or more cruises together.

Freighter World Cruises

Freighter World Cruises books passengers on cargo ships instead of traditional cruise ships. Itineraries vary according to carrier, but are available in just about every region of the world, including "around the world" cruises that can last as long as six months. The number of passengers on freighter ships is very small (often ranging from two to twelve passengers per ship), and many ships dock ports that are not overrun with tourists. Time in each port varies, but can be as long as three days, which offers passengers a chance to truly explore the areas that they visit.

Freighter World Cruises
180 South Lake Avenue, #340
Pasadena, CA 91101-2655
800-531-7774
info@freighterworld.com
freighterworld.com

Crystal Cruises

Crystal Cruises is a traditional cruise line that offers a wide range of entertainment, dining options, shore excursions, and on-board activities to its passengers. World cruise options include a choice of several 12- to 21-day segments that can be combined to allow passengers to visit the ports that interest them. Complete "around the world" cruises of 110 days are also available.

Crystal Cruises
2049 Century Park East
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310-785-9300
crystalcruises.com

Holland America Lines

Holland America Line offers a full range of world cruises, which can be mixed and matched according your budget and desired ports of call. These cruises range from nine days to 110 days, and include ports in India, Africa, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East. Cruise passengers can enjoy a variety of on-board entertainment, dining, and activity options, as well as guided tours in the ports of call.

Holland America Line
300 Elliott Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119
206-281-3535
hollandamerica.com

Article Written By Lainie Petersen

Lainie Petersen lives in Chicago and started writing professionally in 1989. Her work has appeared in online and print publications including "EcoSalon" and "Pack-o-Fun" magazine. She holds two master's degrees in theological studies and divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and a Master of Library and Information Science from Dominican University.

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