| ITINERARIES | COMMON ROUTES | HIGHS | LOWS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 7-night routes from San Francisco, Seattle, or Vancouver. | You’ll see glaciers, fjords, and plenty of wildlife, especially otters and whales. | There’s crowding in many port towns, and the region gets a lot of rainfall. |
| Asia - Andaman Sea | 3- to 7-night routes from Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. | Stunning temples and unforgettably flavorful Asian cuisine. | Many beaches — except Langkawi’s — are narrow and overrun by reckless jet skiers. |
| Asia - Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea | 10- to 14-night routes from Singapore or Hong Kong to Vietnam and Thailand. | Expect gilded temples, diverse and delicious cuisines, and great shopping. | Some sights are a two- to three-hour drive — one way! — from the port. |
| Baltic | 7- to 14-night routes from Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Harwich, Dover, or London (Southampton) to St. Petersburg, Russia, and Baltic ports or the Norwegian Fjords. | Gilded St. Petersburg charms us, as does the beauty of the Norwegian fjords. |
How to Pick the Best Cruise Itinerary
Thinking about taking a cruise, but not sure which one is right for you? Check out our handy evaluation of the most common routes — and their strengths and weaknesses:
Published: Aug 07, 2015
|Updated: Aug 23, 2018