Cruise Destinations You May Have Overlooked
If you are thinking of taking a cruise, you might want to consider some destinations that are often overlooked. Perhaps you might enjoy visiting locations on the shores of the Red Sea, exploring the fjords in Greenland,traveling on the Mekong River between Cambodia and Vietnam, or visiting the mysterious Easter Island.
#1 Greenland
Greenland is often overlooked as it thought of as a dark place when for many months the world's largest island does not get much sunlight. While they are not as warm as southern climes, the bulk of the island gets more summer hours. One of the most amazing things about a cruise to Greenland is the opportunity to see the Northern Lights. Because it is located so near to the Arctic Circle it also affords amazing views of icebergs and narrow inlets called fjords. If you have an interest in whale watching, this type of cruise will provide opportunities to see blue, pilot, narwhal, and humpback whales as they gather where the Arctic Ocean meets the Atlantic. The autumn months are the best time to view the Northern Lights, although they are visible throughout the year.
#2 Vietnam
Cruising along the Mekong River, another option is to take an Indochine style junk or Pandaw boat on a trip from Vietnam to Cambodia. The floating markets in the Mekong Delta are major draw, as are the Cu Chi Tunnels up the Saigon River and the Reunification Palace and Thien Hau pagoda located in Ho Chi Minh. For those with an eye to architecture, cross over the Cambodian border to visit Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital city. Here you can see examples of Kmer architecture, including the Angkor Wat temple towers. You may also want to explore the silk weaving village of Chong Koh. There are several cruise options through Halong Bay. #3 Easter Island
While it is certainly one of the most well known and perplexing archeological sites on the planet, Easter Island is also one of the least visited. The moai are the mysterious statues made of stone that are found on this 63 square mile island. The island is formed of volcanic mass. The statues with the blank expressions ring the island about a half mile from one another. The statues stand atop ahu or platforms. At one time, it is thought there 250 or more of these statues, but very few of them are still standing. There are hundreds of structures which were left behind in quarries all over the island. In spite of intense studies, archeologists are still perplexed as to the purpose of the moai or who built them. Easter Island serves as a port in many different cruise packages. #4 Suakin
Although you may not have heard of it, Suakin is a port located in the southern part of the Sudanese. It is one of the few ports on the Red Sea that can be accessed by cruise ships. Offering proof of ancient societies and their ingenuity, there are ruins of buildings built from coral bricks inside the city walls. As you exit your ship, you will be greeted by dancers wearing brightly colored garments. You should book in advance for your tour of the Suakin Island to see what is left of its medieval history.
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