The city of Fort Lauderdale in the U.S. state of Florida and makes an ideal holiday destination. Due to the many canals in the city, Fort Lauderdale is also known as the American Venice. In the 1970's, the area was very popular with students celebrating Spring Break but these were replaced by cruise vacationers in recent years. Fort Lauderdale offers beautiful beaches, museums, the world's biggest everyday flea market and also the world's largest drive-in cinema, which has 13 screens.

The Mexican island of Cozumel, located in the Caribbean off the coast of the Yucatan peninsula, has a rich ancient history. Even today, visitors from all over the world flock to the island to observe the religious centre and temples that the Maya peoples built on the island centuries ago. Cozumel is also famous for its diving opportunities: Visitors can dive around beautiful coral reefs or to the Underwater Museum of Art.

Fuerte Amador is a small Pacific island which is known as the gateway to Panama City. A one-mile man made causeway connects four small islands. The island is dotted with restaurants and shops, so there's plenty to discover. With many reliable taxis at the port there's a quick way to get around to other destinations too. Panama is 20 miles away from Fuerte Amador so a stop in the port is a great opportunity to book an excursion to see the city.

Quito is the capital of Ecuador and, at 2850 meters avove sea level, is the highest capital city in the world. Local attractions include the colonial Old Town and the National Museum.

Iquique is located in the north of the South American country Chile and is the capital of the Region de Tarapacá. Iquique impresses with its palm-lined streets and the beautiful beach resorts.

Puerto Chacabuco is a small port city in western Patagonia. The biggest local attraction is the National Park of Laguna San Rafael. Admire the unique nature, shaped by glaciers, fjords and volcanoes.

The Chilean Fjords are a unique and beautiful destination. Access via road and air are extremely tricky and therefore exploring them is a treat reserved mainly for cruise passengers. Largely left untouched by man, the Fjords are home to a wide array of fascinating wildlife. If you’ve always dreamt of whale watching then make sure to book your cruise for October. Cruise passengers have the huge advantage of being able to experience the rugged environment from the luxury of a ship. So no need to pack your gloves but just don’t forget your camera.

The Chilean Fjords are a unique and beautiful destination. Access via road and air are extremely tricky and therefore exploring them is a treat reserved mainly for cruise passengers. Largely left untouched by man, the Fjords are home to a wide array of fascinating wildlife. If you’ve always dreamt of whale watching then make sure to book your cruise for October. Cruise passengers have the huge advantage of being able to experience the rugged environment from the luxury of a ship. So no need to pack your gloves but just don’t forget your camera.

The Chilean Fjords are a unique and beautiful destination. Access via road and air are extremely tricky and therefore exploring them is a treat reserved mainly for cruise passengers. Largely left untouched by man, the Fjords are home to a wide array of fascinating wildlife. If you’ve always dreamt of whale watching then make sure to book your cruise for October. Cruise passengers have the huge advantage of being able to experience the rugged environment from the luxury of a ship. So no need to pack your gloves but just don’t forget your camera.

Cape Horn is located on the headland of a Chilean rock island. The circumnavigation of the Cape was once one of the most difficult river passages known to man but the area has since become a major cruise destination. Cape Horn marks the northern boundary of and also where the Pacific and Atlantic meet. Cape Horn and the surrounded area have remained largely untouched and remains home to many species of wildlife. It’s particularly famous for being populated by many types of wild birds including Magellanic penguins. The wildlife as well as the rest of the archipelago can be explored on several cruise excursions offered in the area.

Port Stanley is the capital of the Falkland Islands located on the Island of East Falkland. The port is named after the British politician Lord Stanley and became the capital in July 1845. Visitors from cruises can enjoy a variety of tours and excursions including nature walks, trips to the smaller islands of the archipelago, and wildlife tours. One of the most popular activities for visitors is a tour to see penguins which inhabit the island. This a unique opportunity to see such magnificent creatures up close and personal.

The island group of South Georgia lies in the South Atlantic, about 1600 km away from the South American mainland. The region is one of the most important breeding areas of king penguins.

Over the years, the Antarctic has developed one of the richest ecosystems on earth. Clear air, seemingly endless, white mountains and amazing wildlife await you.

The Drake Passage is a strait between the southern tip of South America and the northern tip of Antarctica. It connects the Atlantic with the Pacific Ocean and was named after the explorer Sir Francis Drake. The Passage is around 1,000 kilometres long. Crossing the Drake Passage is seen as a pivotal moment in making the crossing to Antarctica and offers the perfect opportunity for passengers to test their endurance skills, as the waters here are some of the roughest in the world. Once through the Passage passengers will enjoy the calm waters and incredible natural landscape of Antarctica which make the trip more than worth it.

Ushuaia, the capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego, is Argentina's southernmost city. The Tierra del Fuego National Park offers spectacular scenery alongside the popular ‘End of the World’ train ride through the park. Wonder at the beautiful sights of the city and the natural surroundings from the Martial Glacier. History buffs should make sure to visit the Maritime Museum.