To “sail the seven seas” is an ancient idiom referencing all of the world’s oceans. Traveling across all major bodies of water is one of the greatest feats of exploration that few have traveled.
Are you ready to explore the world like the greatest oceanic navigators of the past (though in a much more luxurious fashion)?
Here are the best cruise lines to take when sailing the seven seas!
The Arctic
When we think of cruising in the Arctic, breathtaking natural beauty comes to mind: massive glaciers and ice floes, dramatic rugged landscapes and rare wildlife. One of the best cruise lines to travel when sailing the Arctic is Silversea, an ultra-luxury cruise line with extravagant voyages that visit more than 20 locations. Throughout your voyage, you’ll learn about the history, geology, wildlife and botany of this spectacular region from lecture presentations offered by Silversea’s knowledgeable onboard Expedition Team. Click here for more details on expeditions to the Arctic aboard Silversea.
The North Atlantic
Our favorite North Atlantic crossings travel along the coasts of Western Europe, the Eastern United States and throughout the Mediterranean. There are many voyages to choose from, depending on your travel preferences.
To visit European ports as far north as Helsinki, Finland in the Baltic Sea, as far south as the Strait of Gibraltar, between the southern tip of Spain and the northern tip of Morocco, and as far east to the island of Rhodes, off the coast of Turkey, sail aboard Regent Seven Sea Cruises. You can explore all of the sailing dates here!
To travel along the east coast of North America, from Baltimore, Maryland all the way north through the Gulf of Lawrence to Quebec City, we recommend traveling Royal Caribbean or Celebrity Cruises. Autumn is our favorite time of year to sail these routes as passengers have unmatched views of the colorful fall canopies lining the coast. Click here for more details!
The South Atlantic
Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay are our favorite destinations along the east coast of South America. Depending on which cruise line you travel, you may even experience the best of the South Atlantic and South Pacific! When traveling as far south as Argentina your cruise may round Cape Horn and travel up the west coast to San Antonio where a whole new range of cuisine based on shellfish and Chilean winemaking awaits.
When voyaging to the South Atlantic consider traveling with Celebrity Cruises on either the Silhouette or the Eclipse for an unprecedented adventure in modern luxury!
The Indian Ocean
There is a lot of versatility when traveling the Indian Ocean. Many cruise lines offer amazing itineraries exploring vast regions across the Indian Ocean from Dubai to Bombay and all the way to Singapore and Australia. There are many ways to travel these ancient Spice Routes, including our Enrichment Journeys, which allow guests to explore the region in greater depth with in-land immersive experiences and guided tours. View upcoming Enrichment Journeys across the Indian Ocean here or explore cruise-only vacations here.
The South Pacific
If you love exploring nature when traveling, then a trip to Australia and New Zealand is the obvious choice when sailing the South Pacific. Booking a stateroom with either Celebrity Cruises or Royal Caribbean will surely give you the most value for your dollar so you can enjoy inland and coastal excursions at each port.
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The Pacific Northwest
Alaskan cruises are teeming with wildlife encounters both on land and at sea. From whale sightings, grizzly bears fishing off the coast, and bald eagles swooping overhead, there’s never a dull moment. With unparalleled scenic views, still waters and a whole gallery of picture-perfect moments, we have to rank Alaskan cruises at the top of our Northern Pacific voyages.
The Antarctic
Antarctic cruises often depart from Argentina, traveling south along the Antarctic Peninsula. We recommend sailing with Silversea on either Silver Explorer or Silver Cloud, two of their finest all-inclusive ice-class vessels. Both ships offer award-winning itineraries and premium onboard services, making them the perfect combination of comfort and adventure in the Antarctic. In addition, Silver Cloud has been outfitted with 18 brand new Zodiacs after an extensive refurbishing, making this ship one of the most spacious and comfortable ice class vessels in expedition cruising.
View excursion dates to the Antarctic here!
Many More Destinations Await Your Discovery in the Seven Seas
There are so many options when traveling the Seven Seas by cruise. We listed our favorites, with a diverse range for all those travel personalities out there. Which one is your favorite? Speak with one of our Personal Vacation Managers at 800-709-9507 and they will help you plan your next cruise adventure.
