Excitement awaits you at the various ports of call on the cruise adventure of your dreams

Everyone knows that the best part of going on a cruise is seeing numerous exotic places in a short period of time without having to unpack. As part of your cruise package, you’re sure to be dropped off at the doorstep of the most attractive travel destinations along your ship’s journey.

Once your cruise ship docks, you’ll have the option of venturing out on your own or participating in one of several guided tours offered at each stop. Since tours and activities fill up quickly, it is recommended that you book ahead to ensure you get a spot. But even if you can’t take part in a guided tour or activity, you won’t be bored once your ship pulls into port, no matter the location.

The world’s popular ports are used to welcoming travelers and make it a priority to offer plenty of things to see and do when a visitor comes to visit. Some of the activities you can participate in are purely touristic in nature, such as visiting ancient ruins and photographing famous buildings and architecture. You can shop at numerous quaint native-owned boutiques in exotic towns or you can get out into nature and explore the countryside. At most cruise destinations, you can hike, horseback ride, bike, or take a driving tour to see the natural attractions. You can spend an afternoon playing golf. You can snorkel in tropical waters or dance the night away in a hot night spot. You picnic by impressive waterfalls or stand in awe at the base of a great pyramid. You can sail, dive or just spend the day trying the local cuisine. There are virtually no limits to the things you can do while in port.

One of the most famous cruise destinations, Alaska offers unique port opportunities that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. In one of Alaska’s uncrowded ports, you can fish for salmon, fly over glaciers, pan for gold, visit Native Americans, listen to naturalist talks, and even go dog sledding.

Juneau, Alaska has been recognized as one of the top five ports of call in the world and is a very popular port of call for cruise ship passengers. Here guests participate in a variety of activities including whale watching, sport fishing, and glacier viewing. Another famous attraction of this city is the Mount Roberts Tram, which takes visitors up the mountainside to rest at an elevation of 2,000 feet. From this vantage point, you can see an impressive view of the city and the port below.

If Alaska is a little too slow and laid back for you, maybe a Caribbean vacation is just the thing for you. Imagine snorkeling in turquoise waters or horseback riding around the base of a volcano. There are also numerous top-tier golf destinations found in the Caribbean along with abundant wildlife and a diverse ecosystem.

Have you ever wanted to go to Jamaica? Known for its beaches by day and music by night, Jamaica is a place that never sleeps. Enjoy your days lazing on a pristine and stunning beach and swimming in crystal clear waters. At night, you can dance your mind away at one of the many beach parties, gatherings or nightclubs that can be found throughout Jamaica. On top of all this, Jamaica is home to a lively, open and friendly culture that is one of the most generous and hospitable cultures in the world.

A Mediterranean cruise will allow you to visit some of the earliest artifacts of human culture and civilization. Here you can visit numerous countries on your cruise vacation, including Spain, France, and Italy, and partake in the activities and culture found in each. In fact, a cruise vacation is probably the best way to see as much of Europe as possible in a short amount of time, and without the hassles of renting a car, charting a course, and setting out on your own in a foreign country.

Perhaps the real beauty of taking a cruise vacation is the number of things you can see and do in various ports of call. On a typical shore vacation, you can probably only afford to go to one destination and camp for a full week. The first few days will certainly be exciting, but by the end of the week, you’ll have a hard time figuring out what to do with the time you have left on vacation. With a cruise, there is never a doubt of being bored. Short stops in exotic ports of call give you enough time to see the highlights of the world’s top attractions, but not too long to get bored with the location.

This fast-paced and ever-changing pace of cruise vacations is what makes it attractive to many singles, couples, and families. With a cruise, it’s possible to see more of the world than you would on several vacations, all in the span of a single trip. A cruise vacation only costs a fraction of what it would take to visit several top destinations. And you never have to unpack.