I’ve sailed on over 85 cruises and these 9 stand out above the rest

These extraordinary voyages combine adventure and luxury for a once-in-a-lifetime experience

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Alaska with Holland America Line

Holland America Line cruises offer up-close views of Alaska’s glistening glaciers with opportunities for exciting adventures.
Holland America Line cruises offer up-close views of Alaska’s glistening glaciers with opportunities for exciting adventures. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES

Antarctica with Silversea Cruises

Silversea’s thrilling Antarctica expeditions offer kayaking and Zodiac rides among the ice floes.
Silversea’s thrilling Antarctica expeditions offer kayaking and Zodiac rides among the ice floes. PHOTO BY TOBY SALTZMAN

The Caribbean with Oceania Cruises

The pool deck on Ocean Cruises' Vista ship.
The pool deck on Ocean Cruises’ Vista ship. PHOTO BY TOBY SALTZMAN

Transatlantic cruise with Cunard

Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 departs New York for the transatlantic crossing to Southampton, England.
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 departs New York for the transatlantic crossing to Southampton, England. PHOTO COURTESY OF CUNARD LINE

Indonesia to China with Regent Seven Seas

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is notable for luxe accommodations and excellent dining. RSS Mariner offers an enthralling itinerary from Bali to Hong Kong.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is notable for luxe accommodations and excellent dining. RSS Mariner offers an enthralling itinerary from Bali to Hong Kong. PHOTO COURTESY OF REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES

Australia and New Zealand with Silversea Cruises

Silversea’s Silver Muse provides a luxurious home at sea while cruising around New Zealand and Australia.
Silversea’s Silver Muse provides a luxurious home at sea while cruising around New Zealand and Australia. PHOTO BY TOBY SALTZMAN

Spain to Ireland with Seabourn Cruises

Seabourn Venture’s 18-day Riviera Rendezvous: Andalusian Nights & Vineyards cruise overnights in Lisbon, Portugal.
Seabourn Venture’s 18-day Riviera Rendezvous: Andalusian Nights & Vineyards cruise overnights in Lisbon, Portugal. PHOTO COURTESY OF SEABOURN CRUISE LINE

Greece and Turkey with Crystal Cruises

Crystal Symphony’s Europe & Mediterranean cruise is a gastronomic delight. The ship itself offers superb dining in a variety of specialty restaurants.
Crystal Symphony’s Europe & Mediterranean cruise is a gastronomic delight. The ship itself offers superb dining in a variety of specialty restaurants. PHOTO COURTESY OF CRYSTAL CRUISES

England to Denmark with Atlas Ocean Voyages

Sailing under London’s Tower Bridge aboard Atlas World Voyager is a thrill of a lifetime.
Sailing under London’s Tower Bridge aboard Atlas World Voyager is a thrill of a lifetime. PHOTO BY TOBY SALTZMAN

After years of marvellous cruises, I’m always ready for another venture at sea. When people ask where I would like to cruise next, I think of circumnavigating Japan, where unique ports of call have become recently accessible for immersive inland excursions. 

Bon voyage!

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