Around The World
Introduction
Cruisers looking for the most unique experience might want to consider circling
the globe on a world cruise. Few other experiences give vacationers the
opportunity to travel to several continents, and a blend of bustling, urban
cities and slow-paced, rural villages results in an itinerary that suits any
cruiser. Such cruises are often as short as two weeks and as long as several
months.
Like a transatlantic cruise, a world cruise features extended days at sea.
During these days at sea, cruisers can be as inactive or as adventurous as they
want. Stretch out and read a good book on the sun deck or spend time exploring
your ship - which is often a destination of its own!
Getting Around
Use your discretion in choosing whether or not to use a guide when on a shore
excursion. Common sense dictates that a knowledgeable guide should lead any
excursion that takes you off the beaten path.
Examples of shore excursion opportunities around the
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Cruise Tip
Even when cruising warm weather destinations,
consider packing a sweater/sweatshirt, water repellant jacket and hat.
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Adventure Expeditions
- Sea canoe past Thailand's limestone monoliths
and interior lagoons around Phang Nga Bay and Phutek Island.
- Hike the 157 stone steps of Water Mountain in
Vietnam and wonder at the superb views over legendary China Beach.
- Walk the floor of the Caribbean in St. Thomas
wearing a Sea Trekkin' helmet and observe abundant marine life.
Cultural Attractions
- Visit Rio de Janeiro's Imperial Museum, which
houses breathtaking crown jewels and handcrafted royal carriages of emperor Dom
Pedro II.
- Acquaint yourself with the original inhabitants
of New Caledonia, the Kanaks, by visiting the J.M Tjibao Cultural Centre and
viewing Kanak and South Pacific art.
- Tour the Kona's Parker Ranch, the largest
privately owned ranch in the United States.
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Sports Excursions
- Hang ten on the celebrated waves of Oahu's North
Shore beaches in Hawaii.
- Mountain bike through down the Layou River
Valley through Dominica's luxuriant rain forest and verdant tropical
countryside.
- Parasail off the coast of the world-famous Fort
Lauderdale Beach.
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Nature Trips
- Tour the boiling mud pools, silica terrace
formations and powerful geysers of Te Whakarewarewa, New Zealand's largest
thermal reserve.
- Follow the trail of Australia's early explorers
into the Blue Mountains, a colossal system of rock formations, tree-studded
valleys and cascading waterfalls.
- Navigate a sprawling ash plain en route to the
mighty Mount Yasur volcano in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Historical Tours
- Experience 5,000 years of Chinese history with a
visit to the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square and the
ancient Ming Tombs.
- Retrace the steps of Magellan in Cebu,
Philippines and visit Casa Gorordo, Fort San Pedro and Magellan's Cross.
- Walk through the Silver Palace in Phnom Penh,
Cambodia and view the 5,000-plate silver-tiled floor and the solid-gold Buddha
encrusted with 9,584 diamonds.
Wildlife Interaction
- Come nose to nose with the Tasmanian Devil at
Launceston's Trowunna Wildlife Park in Tasmania.
- Observe over 8,000 exotic birds when you stroll
through the Jurong Bird Park in Singapore.
- Encounter kangaroos, wallabies, buffalo, birds,
dingos and crocodiles at the 1,000-acre Territory Wildlife Park in Darwin,
Australia.
Shopping Districts
- Shop the Central Market and Chinatown of Kuala
Lumpur, one of Asia's most glamorous shopping cities.
- Browse the Mexican handicraft boutiques of
Olivera Street, one of L.A.'s oldest streets.
- Take in the 110,000 square feet of shops of
Singapore's DFS Millennia, the world's largest duty-free shopping complex.
| Enhance
your travel around the world by reading about its culture, people and history in
these novels: |
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Around the World on a Bicycle - Thomas Stevens
A Boat in our Baggage: Around the World in a Kayak - Maria Coffey
Maiden Voyage - Tunia Aebi
Sailing Alone Around the World - Joshua Slocum
The Travels - Marco Polo
What the Traveler Saw - Eric Newby
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