These Are The 6 Greatest Cruises In The World

The 6 TOP GREATEST AND MUST-DO CRUISES in the world and why they are better than all the other cruise options out there. I discuss the 6 very best cruises in the world, based on the 78 cruises I have done at time of making this. Some of the more popular cruises do not make the cut, and find out why
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00:26 Trip Of Lifetime
01:37 Stunning Beaches
03:02 Out-of-this-World
04:32 Popular
06:00 Impressive
07:23 Classic Classy
08:40 Missing Ones

[@davidandrew1078]

Alaska is a truly remarkable place. The Inside Passage is worth it and Glacier Bay is a highlight.

[@CesarinPillinGaming]

Seconding on Alaska, Wish I could have expanded to have more inland adventures. We did the Yukon package thou.. We sailed with DCL.

[@CP140405]

Of your six, I have done four on a cruise ship. Skagway I've been to many times including by rail when the line ran from Whitehorse all the way down and aboard a cruise ship out of Vancouver. Iceland... many times while in the military and 2 weeks on land driving from place to place. That leaves... French Polynesia...

[@lornekay8948]

You are absolutely right about the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Both are fabulous vacation spots with wonderful cruise vacations available. But the six cruises that you regard as the greatest are so because each is an adventure, not just a vacation.

[@jaypaladin-havesmartswilll5508]

This is one of the quickest 9-minute videos that I have ever watched. I had to watch this wonderful and informative video twice and will watch it again with family to persuade them to schedule one of these highlighted cruises in the not-so-far future.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Glad you enjoyed it! Great to hear

[@michelehemmings531]

Agree. Sent it to family and friends. On my bucket list are Antarctica, Alaska and Iceland. have done Pacific islands but not French Polynesia. NZ and Vanuatu are fabulous as destinations in their own right, haven't done via cruIses as I like the inland content of NZ and the Pacific Ocean can be very rough.

[@Stanf954]

We did a 12 day cruise with Celebrity in September 2019 from Rome to Athens with a 3 day Israeli stopover to Jerusalem and Haifa. That was the most magnificent awe inspiring experience we ever had. A must trip for everyone spiritual and secular alike.

[@stevethomas760]

We did a 28 day cruise from Hawaii to Sydney and it stopped in Polynesia for five days. New Caledonia was incredible. AMAZING "river cruise", rafting through the Grand Canyon. Words cannot describe it. Not for everyone but for the adventurous it should be on their bucket list.

[@stevethomas760]

@@torTxoFognaTuluZ Absolutely agree with you that the 28 day cruise wasn't adventurous. For us it was just a way to see some interesting spots. For me rafting through the Grand Canyon is exciting

[@melvinjacobs2328]

Alaska is amazing. Love the Inside Passage. Love Skagway, and all the glaciers. We're booked for our 3rd cruise there for Sept, 2022.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Agree! Mine kept being cancelled and now due back in June 2022

[@jenniferandrew3373]

I'm desperately hoping my Antarctic cruise on Hurtigruten actually sails at the end of this year! I would add an expedition cruise to the far north to your list. Seeing polar bears and narwhals in the flesh was a real treat.

[@mysavescgf2640]

Went on a South Seas cruise on Oceania from Papeete to Sydney, stopping at two islands in Fiji, Bora Bora, Vanuatu, American Samoa, New Caledonia and Brisbane, AU before arriving at Sydney. Absolutely amazing, and restful because had a sea day in between most of the islands. Plan to stay in Tahiti for a night or two before the cruise-otherwise you won’t have time to see it before the ship leaves. Business Class well worth it from LA to Papeete and Sydney to LA. Stayed at the Holiday Inn at the Rocks in Sydney for three days when I got there, and met people the cruise who were doing the same, so we did a lot together. That was 12/2019-got home just before the pandemic hit!

[@porkins74]

Right there with you on Tahiti. I went 10 years ago and while I’ve been on many cruises since, including Alaska, that week in Tahiti still remains my favorite. Fiji out of Australia was great too.

[@tipsfortravellers]

That last one sounds amazing !!

[@sakenu16]

To me the best and only cruise, has been on the Disney Magic to Canada. Never been cruising prior to that cruise but to me will be hard to have the same experience. It was also the first time Disney Magic went to Quebec City and other ports so Disney got the red carpet treatment with fireworks, the town coming out for the cruise etc.

[@francesm5976]

Absolutely agree on Antarctica - I went 5 times-all slightly different itineraries. S Georgia was beyond belief. And Iceland was also wonderful.

[@tipsfortravellers]

So amazing.. 5x... I need to catch you up !

[@lh8372]

Best cruise that my wife and I had the privilege of being on was a 14 day eastern Mediterranean with Celebrity Cruises. Started and ended near Rome so that was great. We visited Naples & Pompeii, Malta, Ephesus Turkey, Santorini Greece, Athens (Piraeus) Greece, and two stops in Israel with overnight near Jerusalem. Definitely a must do cruise!!! The 7 day cruise in Hawaii with NCL was great also... although the ship needs to be replaced with a newer vessel!

[@lisderoa]

Another fifteen days cruise that is worth doing is Buenos Aires - Santiago de Chile or viceversa. You start in a great capital such as Buenos Aires, where you may stay some days prior to the sailing. Then Montevideo, a totally different capital of Uruguay. Then Puerto Madryn in Argentina, Port Stanley (Puerto Argentino for Argentina) in the Falklands/Malvinas. Then they usually arrive near Cape Horn, without disembarking. The next port is Usuahia, the souternmost city in the world, with many activities to choose (wildlife, trekking, a National Park, some museums. The you have the sightseeing of the Beagle channel with glaciers to arrive to Punta Arenas, the southernmost continental city of Southamerica. The last days are the fjords of Chile, with some little ports with mainly natural excursions to national parks. Finally you arrive to Valparaiso or San Antonio, the ports near Santiago de Chile.

[@travellinglady9484]

Thank you for the inspiration, so badly needed when we are missing cruising, you bring it alive to us again. One more great cruise I recommend, going down the Amazon, seeing the trees densely packed and so close to the ship, and the strangely chocolate coloured river water.

[@tipsfortravellers]

great tip!

[@peterwright837]

My all time favorite cruise so far was South America from Valparaiso to Buenos Aires over the Christmas and New Years holiday. The landscapes and glaciers are amazing. Lots of unique wildlife and cultural diversity from both the indigenous people and a variety of European settlers who immigrated en masse over past 200 years.

[@revneal]

Iceland was also amazing. I did both of the tours you listed, and it was so incredible to see the mid-Atlantic ridge at work above water.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Agree! It’s pretty remarkable

[@eileen1400]

Galapagos on Celebrity Expedition has been my favorite.

[@mattcolver1]

We went to Antarctica in December 2019, right before everything went to hell. We went on an expedition ship and did the camping option. Definitely one of the best experiences of our lives. It's like going to another planet. We've also done 4 Alaskan cruises and a full transit Panama Canal cruise. I'm not a big fan of sea days, probably why we haven't done a traditional Atlantic Crossing. I'm probably wrong but the reason we never did a French Polynesia cruise is because it's so far and the Caribbean seems similar and is easily accessible from U.S. ports. Maybe we'll reconsider it.

[@ZurriyetBlogs]

Come to Turkey/ Antalya/ belek MAXX ROYAL RESORT

[@kasbas5922]

transatlantic queen mary 2 is hands down the best experience that I’d ever had on a ship ! It’s really something that sticks with you to the rest of your life

[@guayames]

Done those plus world cruises, still my favorites were 43 day HAL around Mediterranean and 83 day HAL around the Pacific.

[@fredericpiller]

Great video Gary! Couldn’t agree more about the 5 best cruises!

[@fanneyfririksdottir9407]

Im so happy you chose Iceland as one of your most favorite cruises. Just a small tip for those reading the comments: Right now Iceland is the only country in Europe that is green (covid), we have vaccinated over 50 percent with first dose at least, people vaccinated has to take a pcr test at the airport when coming to Iceland and quarantine while waiting for results (less than 24 hours). There is a volcanic eruption that started in March and its so beautiful to go there and watch (its near Reykjavik and Keflavik airport). Greetings from Iceland :)

[@carolwilliams2356]

You make it seem so wonderful. I must start planning now for a great cruise in 2022. Your videos are very informative.

[@alasanasilvia5605]

I totally agree with your selection of cruises. Thank you for the information.

[@johnhunady3526]

Hi Gary, Thanks for your great videos. I have been on 3 of the 6 itineraries you covered. French Polynesia was by far the best. We were on the Paul Gauguin in 2013 on a 7 night sailing from Papeete. Beautiful lagoons, snorkeling, gorgeous islands on a luxury ship, and fabulous food and service to boot.. Only an 8 hour flight for us here in Southern California. Pricey, but well worth it! Also did a 10 night sail through the Panama Canal from San Juan to Acapulco in 1997 on RCI's Legend of the Seas. And two cruises to Alaska in 1995 and 2013. Agree that all these fall into your 6 best destinations. But French Polynesia was by far the best. We were booked twice on a 10 night Pacific Princess last year, but both got cancelled due to Covid outbreaks in Tahiti.

[@magicgranny1]

Just booked qm2, so excited, esp now I’ve seen it on your top 10! Loved Alaska, part of our honeymoon celebrations, and hope we get to do a few more soon. Thanks for your info.

[@jceberle2724]

Gary, you always have the most helpful information. I’ve learned so much from you-thanks! Julie

[@finbarrhayes5878]

I love your channel. We have different tastes when it comes to cruises and that’s why I come back and watch your videos. Thank you.

[@colleenla40]

Thank you. It was nice to see you smiling in the clips from your journeys.

[@joannbanks9963]

How do you do a partial transit of the Panama Canal?

[@biblicalgodisonlytruegod]

The waterfall in Iceland IS extraordinary! Huge.

[@sheilalarson8964]

I didn't realize you've been on SO many cruises, Gary, and I've watched plenty of your videos. Loving all your suggestions here of your top destinations. I am now contemplating an antarctic cruise!

[@Kittie28]

We did Tracy Arm Fjord on our Alaskan cruise and it was stunning. We even saw some of the glacier fall

[@barbarablake2313]

We are going next May to Alaska, so looking forward to it, thanks for all your information

[@loumello8813]

We are doing the Galapagos Islands and Machu Pichu in June 2022 with Celebrity Xpdition and definitely plan on Antarctica in the next three years. French Polynesia will be after that. We have been to Iceland, but, as a stopover and definitely plan to do the cruise in the next few years. We have done Alaska three times and added the Princess lodges and railway on one of these. Just an amazing experience and we also did the White Pass Railway and I bought the hat. The helicopter ride on to the glacier was absolutely thrilling, very glad we did it although I was a bit concerned about the helicopter because of a previous experience. For some reason, the Panama Canal never really appealed to me, but, I have heard you and others say that it is a must do so I will have to put it on my list. We will also be doing the QM2 transatlantic and will be happy to dress up a bit for a change. You are not wrong about the Caribbean and the Med, they are wonderful vacations, but, don't really measure up to once in a lifetime type cruises.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks for watching as always. Much appreciated. Panama is fascinating. When are you doing QM2?

[@loumello8813]

@@tipsfortravellers Not booked yet, it's on my list in the next few years. My wife only has 20 days of vacation annually so we can usually only fit in one 2 week cruise a year.

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

Lou that would be a fabulous cruise! Good to see your name somewhere other than Emma’s channel.

[@glenn4ster]

I've watched quite a few of your videos. This is by far my favorite. Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful ideas. I really look forward to crossing some of these off my list someday. And by the way, I agree with your comment about Caribbean cruises being wonderful vacations, but I can absolutely see the difference between the Caribbean and the AMAZING cruises you mentioned in this video. Thanks again.

[@knightvision1228]

Your videos are so helpful! My family and I are doing the Holland America Alaskan cruise in August for my sister's birthday. So excited! Do you recommend doing one of the whale watching excursions? I read that Juneau is the best port for that. Thank you!

[@kvom01]

Having visited Iceland by land and rented car, I'm not sure a cruise would be an advantage since the sites mentioned were all shore excursions. Ferries to Heimaey and Grimsey Islands are accessible by car. Antarctica is definitely #1.

[@dianasheppard105]

My husband is looking to book an Antarctica trip for January 2023. Trying to choose the "right" ship is so hard.

[@InnocentsAbroad]

Great video, Gary. I wholeheartedly agree about Antarctica- and we haven’t even been there yet 😆 Have not been to French Polynesia but it does look amazing. We were in Iceland in in 2019- Absolutely beautiful. We’ve been to Alaska several times and it is also quite beautiful.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks for watching as always. You will be there soon hopefully

[@juliedahl507]

Yes, I have done all these and,loved the experience, now I want to go again!

[@tipsfortravellers]

me too :-)

[@ycnan5]

Thank you so much for this, very informative. 😊

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks for watching. Great to hear

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@markp.7165]

Great video as usual. I did notice that several of the cruises you mentioned are cool or cold weather cruises which I am not a big fan of although after hearing your review it is a bit tempting.

[@ericericson3535]

My wife and I have taken 40+ cruises and we've been on four of your best. Still the jury is out for Antarctica. We haven't been on a Northern Europe Cruise, want to see Berlin and the Hermitage. Travel time and the hassle lately with air travel is a big deterrent. We are going on a fourteen night Southern Caribbean with Oceania next January, our first with a premium line. Our go to ships are Celebrity. Will let you know how it goes. Great video as always, keep up the good work.

[@michelleb749]

I would add on a Holy Land Cruise as that is very special for many people.

[@gsdmama2]

We so want to do a Holy land cruise on year. Maybe soon. But hubby is not to keen on the idea as he thinks that the tour bus are a big target if you know what I mean. But it would be one way for me to visit the Holy Land and see the pyramids.

[@michelleb749]

@@gsdmama2 No need to use tour buses. I have booked a private tour of Jerusalem for our 2022 cruise.

[@jpbpds]

Antarctica definitely on my bucket list.

[@okpeace4687]

I was on the joy and went through all the locks the whole cruise was awesome

[@ianoreilly9741]

another great and v informative video - thanks Gary

[@margaretkelly9878]

Binge watching your videos. My first ship was Antarctica and I will never forget it! but I like the small ships, only 160 people on my Ponant ship so could do more excursions. I am taking note of the rest of your recommendations. I can't see myself on the big ships but never say never.

[@cGousha]

Shifting Iceland higher on my list of places to go… Australia can wait.

[@chriswilliams6568]

We did a 15 day transatlantic sailing from Southampton to NYC and we had 3 stops in Iceland, it was amazing. Americans had their jaws dropping when we saw the Presidents’s house, with no guards or fences or security. It is so safe there. We saw amazing waterfalls and Geyzers and loved the capital Reykjavik.

[@amybradley5821]

Favorite place I’ve ever been! Gorgeous, great people

[@katyareads221]

Seeing Gaicer bay was awesome....will never forget it.

[@lindawarren813]

Great video. Enjoyed it very much, thank you.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks for watching. Great to hear

[@shaungregory1789]

Alaska is our best so far, but a Christmas cruise was our best experience so far. Thanks Gary

[@gjsthreefoursevinoneone8945]

We agree. We only need to do Iceland next year to complete your list. Most remarkable for us was the FP cruise with all the snorkling we did - sharks, rays and jillions of tropical fish. To complete the world bucket list for us is Japan and South Africa and we are done.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Sounds good !

[@margaretd3710]

My dream cruise is to be on the Queen Mary and cross the Atlantic. I'd love to experience the glamour of the golden years of cruising - a feeling of stepping back in time when everyone dressed for dinner instead of "business casual".

[@tipsfortravellers]

I agree. It’s fantastic

[@chriswilliams6568]

not that expensive. have seen fates for an inside cabin as low as CAD$899. But of course then you need air back and a few days in the UK or NYC. If you do it westbound you get about 5 extra hours cruising, as you gain an hour each of about 5 nights.

[@pamwatson5905]

I have to mention a Nile Cruise. It is fabulous. You will see life as it was from the height of Egypt mania. I loved it.

[@HeatherTravels]

What a fantastic list. I hope to do all of these eventually.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks for watching as always. They all are definitely worth working your way through

[@30AndAWakeUp]

I love transatlantic cruises.

[@sergel02]

The Mediterranean is great since you can see so many areas in a short amount of time. I like to think of them as a good way to sample different cities in the Mediterranean so you can have a better idea of where you may want to go back to later.

[@barbarablake2313]

Thanks Gary, love you cruising blogs

[@halpen]

I thought we might see a Norwegian Fjords cruise on this list - I'm a bit surprised it's not there! I definitely want to see the fjords someday, but the real dream trip for me is the Northern Lights & Svalbord (sp?). I do love all the cold-weather destination ideas. I think the Panama Canal is the only warm-climate cruise on my wish list at the moment. I live in the desert, so "hot and sunny" is not a vacation, and "hot, sunny, and humid" is not an improvement!

[@deadiemeyers1661]

This was a very fun overview! Lots more places to add to my bucket list! 🌍🌎🌏!

[@tipsfortravellers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheOldGeekGuy]

We’ve done both the Canal and Alaska. I would go again anytime. The Canal was fascinating. I was on deck the passage from end to end and marveled at the construction and service of the Canal. Alaska? What can I say. Incredibly beautiful and some new every time you go. Boy would I like to do the Antarctica. That would be a cruise of a lifetime. Good vlog Gary, from another Gary.

[@kaydee1959]

I love stormy seas had a very rough passage in `the Mediterranean and one crossing on a ferry to Newfoundland

[@alabamaal225]

The Norwegian Coast, especially if the cruise goes all the way to North Cape. A must-do cruise.

[@joanmckinnon9165]

I couldn't agree more. I have cruised to 5 of your top 6 destinations. All truly amazing however, you are so right with having Antarctica as #1. A must for any seagoing cruiser.

[@billegelman7522]

My favorite cruise was Australia to New Zealand, with most of the ports in NZ. That would be on the top of my list. I must say, however, your first three do intrigue me. Thanks and I enjoy your videos very much.

[@michelehemmings531]

Was the crossing of Tasman Sea rough? NZ is a beautiful country and I'm surprised he didn't mention it - geysers and bubbling mud in Rotorua and fiords on West coast Milford Sound are probably comparable to Norway. Would love to get thoughts

[@douga3212]

@@michelehemmings531Did a NZ to Australia cruise in Feb. 2019 & it was awesome especially going into Fiordland National Park from the sea (Dusky-Doubtful-Milford Sounds). Yes, the Tasman Sea did get rough; one evening the crew banned passengers from going onto the outside decks.

[@shawngallacher2231]

Hi Gary another great presentation. I think you are spot on . I would also add the Japan Aug cruise on Princess with stops at the various summer festivals . It was the best itinerary I have seen

[@tipsfortravellers]

Great tip!

[@susanbentley9055]

I have done the transatlantic on QM2 10 times now and every one is as good as the last and a much better way than flying. Love it. Also done the Panama Canal and that was amazing

[@tipsfortravellers]

Agree !!!

[@AztlanViva]

Never even been on a cruise before, but planning, hoping, and keeping fingers crossed to make a transatlantic crossing on the QM2 next year. Never like to think in terms of a "bucket list," but that's something I want experience while health & time allows. Thank you Susan for encouraging words.

[@susanbentley9055]

James you will love it. It what I call traditional cruising. Well worth the experience

[@chriswilliams6568]

I would like to do that, but I hate formality.

[@susanbentley9055]

@@chriswilliams6568 you don’t have to dress up if you don’t want to. My husband is the same so we just eat in the self service and go to the bars that are informal. You can still go into the theatre too if you are not dressed up

[@moniquevarin1908]

Have done five out of your six spectacular cruises but my favourite was with Regent (Navigator) from Miami to Manaus and back. Maybe it was also the atmosphere on board but the stops - including Devil's Island was memorable.

[@tipsfortravellers]

That sounds amazing

[@kays749]

We did a transatlantic that began with a cruise around all of Iceland with a stop in Greenland. It might be my most spectacular.

[@kevintunnicliffe2181]

I really think that The Galapagos are a cruise that should be on everyone's bucket list. Completely agree with the rest of the choices. Panama, like you, was a childhood dream come true. Alaska was our first cruise and where we got the bug for cruising. The Arctic we have done was great and we are booked for the antarctic next year (postponed thanks to Covid from 2020). French Polynesia and Iceland are on the bucket list. Galapagos, Arctic, Panama Canal and around Cape Horn are the outstanding cruises out of the twenty-plus we have done.

[@bridgetleary1183]

I’ve been lucky enough to in one way or another visited four of your locations from a cruise ship. They are all spectacular! I expect to do the Panama Canal within the next year (it’s been on my list for years and will hopefully finally get there). I’ve now added French Polynesia to my MUST dos. I think the problem with Europe is that there is so much to see. The Baltic is an amazing experience. And I did get to Cairo & Ephesus from a Mediterranean cruise that included Rome, Athens, Olympia and Santorini (it was supposed to include 2 stops in Israel; but, the political situation at the time did not allow it).

[@register1430]

2:30 combo cruiser AND cargo ship. Very progressive and efficient.

[@shaunareeves1911]

Went to Iceland with p&O. They run very similar trips to those you mentioned as I went to virtually all those locations (including the glacier). I loved parts of Iceland (the landscapes and countryside) but found it very expensive. The excursions were actually cheaper through the cruise line for us! Definitely worth doing though via a cruise where most things already paid for. And the whale watching from the cruise ship at akureyri! Brilliant.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Good point. Iceland is frighteningly expensive

[@libbycampbell2557]

Antartica is my MAJOR bucket list for me!! Next year we are taking our third Alaskan cruise next year.

[@JadeyChi]

Have you ever done a cruise to the Galapagos Islands? I've always been really interested in the Galapagos Islands due to the interesting Wildlife and important scientific research

[@seashelify362]

Booked on a 32 day Trans Pacific in 22 ... wanted to get back to Australia so sailing through the South Pacific (French Polynesia) will make it perfect. Gonna see my travel buddy from almost 50 years ago 😃.

[@revneal]

I visited Antarctica in 2008 and it was an amazing experience. Well worth the time and the money.

[@tipsfortravellers]

100% agree

[@paulachristie7807]

I have done both the full Panama Canal and partial transit and the full transit is definitely the best. If you plan to do a full transit cruise, consider one that leaves from California. The prevailing wind patterns will give you a more pleasant ride and nicer days by the pool. Going from Florida to California you will be going against the wind much of the time, giving you what could be a trip that is too windy to hang out on the deck and enjoy the outdoor amenities.

[@Hawkeye2001]

Antarctica was the absolute best cruise for me. Hurtigruten put on a grand showing. Alaska cruise and land tour was my next favorite. And the land tour with Holland America was great, getting to see the inside part of Alaska that the cruises miss.

[@tipsfortravellers]

definitely

[@vereneedy1430]

Your excitement for these cruises is evident

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks! I do really love them

[@terrifromm5085]

Well, I just added Antarctica and Tahiti to my cruise list. The QE2 crossing is on my list as well.

[@Ian-pb5dh]

This was great. I'm hopefully going to Iceland in August, and will try and see what you've recommended.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Nice!!!! Enjoy

[@DarthDaddy-cg6ro]

Thanks.

[@Andrew12759]

I am looking forward to my 65th Birthday while going through the Panama Canal in Jan. 2024.

[@randy4768]

My first cruise was December 2019 on the Carnival Breeze just after I retired. Stops at Amber Cove, St. Thomas, San Juan & Grand Turk. I Had a super time. Looking into a Panama Canal cruise in 2022 once covid dies down & CDC allows cruising. Also would like to do an Alaska cruise in a few more years. Great video & you always have good cruising info.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks for watching. Those two are definitely great ones to line up as so accessible and many options out of the US

[@hettytravels]

Agree 100% Gary. I’ve done many of these very cruises and crossings. Alaska is so spectacular and humbling….my country yet so different and beautiful. I did just as you said….land and cruise in 2017. Now fingers crossed for Antarctica in January on Princess. Sadly, an expedition cruises is cost prohibitive for me. But this trip isn’t cheap either! Love your videos, as you know.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Fingers crossed for that for sure!!

[@kristintoo]

great video, as always. Here's something I think people would like; a best of river cruising? As a 7 time river cruiser, I would like to see the ones I might be missing. Thanks and hope to see you on a vacation one day.

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks. I have one though I need to update as a few years old now!

[@dawnpowers7626]

I forgot about the Panama canal! My goodness, maybe there IS a cruise I'm willing to save up for now. Alaska will remain a pipe dream. Would LOVE to see the canal!

[@ianwyj1]

Couldn't agree more with the choices

[@andreaschiltz1915]

Thank you for opening our eyes to different type of cruises and highlighting them. I love your videos and now have introduced them to my husband too. Your voice is so calming to listen to and your information is great! I'm definitely looking forward to our next cruise, hopefully in the next year or two. You said you have been on one bad cruise. Was it the cruise line, destination or circumstances? Thanks!

[@tipsfortravellers]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and great to hear :-)

[@legoadmiralackbar4296]

I have an Alaska cruise booked for September of next year on the crown princess

[@deanothethird]

I should have been in French Polynesia last month got to wait till next June cruising from there over to Honolulu

[@stevebartley8594]

Cruise Hawaii to Tahiti covid cancelled. Iceland from England scheduled. Been to Iceland land vacation 3 times. Great vacations

[@michelehemmings531]

We are booked for SOUTHHAMPTON to Edinburgh, Norwegian Fjords, then Iceland. May 2022. Can't wait. Hope Covid is gone for good.

[@michelleshank9549]

I really enjoyed this content. With all your experiences, I would love to know which cruiselines you would suggest for which ports? And why?

[@raymullen3583]

We did the Land-Sea Tour with Princess Star 3 years ago and going again next year ...Also the Panama Canal on Holand out of all Our Cruises these are our top..

[@tipsfortravellers]

Definitely amazing !!

[@crustyrash]

You hit on several places I'd like to go! Good fodder for day dreaming!!

[@tipsfortravellers]

Good to hear. Thanks for watching

[@karenlyles1315]

All of those are on my "to do" list, but I can't afford them all. We were booked for the Panama Canal for our 50th anniversary, but then COVID happened. Now we are just trying to get on a short cruise and when things settle down...Panama Canal, here we come!

[@tipsfortravellers]

That is always the problem! I’m with you on Panama. I just this week booked to go on Oceania through it in February. It’s now probably the cruise I’m most looking forward to...