Bucket-list cruises

See the best of the world in the most amazing way possible

want to really see the world? All you need to do is take one of these cruises. The bonus is you only unpack once, and each day brings a new vista. Get on board!

CANADIAN ROCKIES AND ALASKA On a 17-day Highlights of the Rockies and Alaska cruise you’ll explore the beauty of Canada’s Rockies via rail, then take a Holland America seven-night cruise of Alaska’s Inside Passage. The trip begins in Vancouver, then heads to Whistler, taking in all the scenery and wildlife over to Banff and Jasper. You then head to Seattle to board the ship. Expect to view incredible glaciers on this unforgettable journey. travelmarvel.com.au

AN ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION

If a visit to Antarctica is on your once-in-a-lifetime list, go in style on one of the new Scenic Eclipse fleet. The luxury Discovery Yacht offers verandah views and includes butler service. Prepare to take incredible photographs; the trip averages two Zodiac excursions each day, plus the chance to go above and below with helicopter and submarine tours. scenic.com.au

WATERWAYS OF THE TSARS

Take in the swirling onion domes of Moscow’s Red Square to the palaces of St Petersburg on this 13-day Russian tour. Highlights include a walking tour through the Open Air Museum of Architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kizhi, and touring the legendary Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, where you can marvel at the vast collection of art. vikingcruises.com.au

AROUND THE WORLD

See the world in 121 days on the Grand Round the World Cruise 2020 with Cruise & Maritime Voyages. Columbus will visit 37 ports of call in five continents and 27 countries over 120 nights. The ship sets sail from London, heads to the azure waters of the Caribbean, then South America, and onto the Pacific Islands, Australia and Asia. A relaxing jaunt around the Mediterranean is the cruise’s grand finale before returning to London. Cmvaustralia.com ■