Taking incredible luxury cruises is another very interesting way to travel and see different places. In this case, the luxury in the accommodations of the best trips in the world for 2021 is maintained and the convenience of not having to travel when making a route is added.
Going from one destination to another is always something heavy, especially if we have to take internal flights. However, with cruises it is the same as with luxury train travel , your own accommodation takes you from one place to another.
A different way of traveling that we want to share with you with these seven very, very special itineraries.
1. South Africa and Namibia Cruise
This tour is one of the most interesting for a private Africa cruise . With departure and arrival in Cape Town , it covers the most interesting places on the Namibian and South African coast.
There are different companies and ships that do the tour, but if what we want is an incredible luxury cruise , the best option is Regent Seven Seas Cruises with its emblematic Seven Seas Voyager cruise .
This boat is characterized because all the rooms are suites and, in addition, exterior. So even if you have the humblest cabin, it will be a great cabin. In fact, there are six different types of suites ranging from 33 square meters to 130 of the Master Suite .
The cruise route first goes from Cape Town to the two Namibian cities that are visited: Luderitz , in the south of the country, and Walvis Bay , in the central area and from which you can visit the Namib desert or see the colonies of sea lions.
It then heads back to South Africa to visit Port Elizabeth , Durban , Richards Bay and a final stop in Maputo , Mozambique before heading back to Cape Town . This tour allows you to discover the most interesting places in the country with the exception of the Kruger Park , with the possibility of going on a safari at one of the stops and seeing the Big Five .
2. Cruise on the Nile
Another of the best cruises in Africa , which is also perfect if you are looking for exclusive trips for singles , is the luxury cruise on the Nile .
In a tour that usually goes from Luxor to Aswan , the most interesting area in the south of the country is covered at an archaeological level. From the Tombs of the Valley of the Kings , including the tomb of Tutankhamen, to Abu Simbel and the mausoleum of Ramses II or Nerfertiti , the temples of Karnak , Luxor , Kom Ombo or File.
In an area where there are usually very high temperatures, touring it on a cruise ship with a swimming pool and air conditioning is a much more pleasant way to get to know these corners. Together with a first stop at the pyramids of Giza , we can enjoy a complete Egypt.
As for the amazing cruise ships to take the tour on, perhaps the most interesting is the Oberoi Zahra . This luxury river cruise has 27 large and exterior rooms, a swimming pool, a luxury restaurant and even a spa. Everything you need to spend unforgettable days crossing the desert.
Another option that was going to debut in 2020, but has been delayed to 2021 is the SS Sphinx . In this case, with the advantage that the 12-day tour begins and ends in Cairo . With 42 rooms, it seems that it will be one of the favorite choices of luxury travelers in the future, although for now we will have to wait for it to start up to be able to enjoy it.
3. Amazon Cruise
Another river cruise that offers unforgettable luxury travel experiences is taking an Amazon cruise . In this case, there is also the possibility of taking incredible luxury cruises both in the Brazilian Amazon and in other countries such as Peru and Ecuador .
Any option we choose will be very interesting and will allow you to see for yourself the lungs of the Planet, one of the natural wonders of the world and a World Heritage Site.
Brazil is the Amazon country par excellence and Manaus the first city that comes to mind. In addition, it is the place that has a largest floating hotel to discover the corners of the jungle.
We are talking about the Iberostar Heritage Grand Amazon . With two restaurants, a bar, outdoor pool and spa, it is a luxurious way to explore the jungle, enjoy the shows and the most amazing natural places in the area.
In Peru, the city of Iquitos stands out , the second tourist capital of the Amazon after Manaus . This city, which can only be reached by boat or plane, has two interesting luxury cruises on which to explore this part of the jungle.
The first of these, the Aria Amazon is probably the most luxurious of all the amazing cruise ships that ply the Amazon Basin. It has only 16 suites with panoramic views as they have floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a Jacuzzi and a massage area.
The other, somewhat more humble but equally exclusive, is the Delfin II , whose greatest interest is that you can take excursions with National Geographic. A different way of getting to know the jungle, going through unique places and getting to know the local communities, more ideal for adventurers. This ship is also part of the exclusive Relais & Chateaux accommodations .
Finally, in Ecuador we also want to mention the Anakonda Amazon Cruise . This option allows you to see the Ecuadorian jungle, which despite having only 2% of the total Amazonia is the one with the greatest diversity.
4. Cruise through Greenland and the Arctic
Greenland is another nearby destination that allows you to do incredible luxury cruises that are very different from the usual ones. In this case, there are two options that we recommend, either a Greenland and Iceland cruise or a Greenland and Canada trip .
I am going to tell you more about the latter because it is a more unknown itinerary but equally very interesting that covers two different continents. In this case, you travel and return to Kangerlussuaq (Greenland), also visiting the capital, Nuuk, Sermilinnguaq , Maniitsoq, Upernavik, Qeqertarsuaq and Ilulissat in the Greenlandic part, with different expeditions and excursions included.
For the Canada portion of the voyage it stops at Iqaluit , Lower Savage Islands , Monumental Island , Lady Franklin Island , and Isabella Bay . Walruses, polar bears and, of course, the possibility of seeing the northern lights make this itinerary a very interesting option.
The ship to do so that we recommend is the Silver Cloud , a ship built expressly to offer luxury in the polar regions. Pool, four restaurants and luxury outside cabins with butler included make this option a comfortable way to travel through the Arctic .
5. Cruise around the Greek Islands
The Greek islands are other of the most interesting destinations for a luxury cruise . Here there is an infinity of possibilities and routes. Depending on what interests us the most, in addition, we can only do Greek islands or combine it either with Italy or Croatia in the western zone or with Turkey or Cyprus , in the eastern zone.
For this occasion we propose a tour of Greece only, but as we mentioned, in this destination the options are practically endless. One of the most interesting is the route that leaves and ends in Athens, stopping at the islands of Mykonos , Kusadasi , Patmos , Kos , Chania and Santorini .
As for the ship, one of the luxury cruise ships that do this route and has very good facilities is the Azamara Pursuit .
6. French Polynesia Cruise
Another option instead of the best hotels in French Polynesia, is to tour Tahiti and the Society Islands on an incredible luxury cruise .
There are quite a few options among the different archipelagos that are part of French Polynesia, although due to the pandemic we will have to wait until at least 2022, since for now the ships have docked in port.
Paul Gauguin cruises are the most interesting option to tour the Pacific, although one difference must be taken into account compared to the rest of the ships on the list. Here only 70% of the cabins have an exterior balcony, so it is important to have a luxury travel agency making the reservation to guarantee it.
Winners in 2019 of the award for best cruise line, it is an ideal line to go to Tahiti, the Society Islands or the Cook Islands, among other places in Polynesia .
Finally, speaking of incredible cruises , we could not forget the cruise to the most remote place on the planet, Antarctica . One of the destinations that we already highlighted in our article on luxurious places to travel and that has become a must for the luxury traveler looking for a true adventure.
A very interesting option is the so-called Antarctic XXI Air-cruise . It is a luxury expedition in which, from Punta Arenas, in Chile, you fly to the Frei base, on King George Island.
At the base, already in Antarctic territory, is where he embarks on board the Ocean Nova . This ship has capacity for 68 passengers and all cabins and suites have exterior views. In this case, she is a reconstituted scientific ship, but for this trip we do not have an outdoor pool or anything similar.
From there, the most interesting places in Antarctica are covered , with zodiac excursions to visit them on foot and see the penguins.
