10 Best Cruise Destinations to Visit for 2023

If you’re dreaming about your next escape to sea, this is the time to begin planning your 2023 cruise vacation.

While most of these places provide awesome experiences, there’s always somewhere new and thrilling to try. From up-and-coming hotspots to modern ports of call filled with natural wonders, you’ll discover a top cruise destination to visit no matter the type of getaway you’re looking for. Let’s get started, here are the 10 best cruise destinations to visit for 2023.


10. The Greek Islands
Explore the beauty of Greece on a trip to the Greek Islands, which includes two recent port destinations: Hydra and Zakynthos. Greece cruises sail up to 10 ports and include popular islands such as Santorini and Mykonos, and lesser explored cruise ports which include Chania and Thessaloniki.

9. The Caribbean
With unique sunny weather all year-round and beautiful beaches to select from, the Caribbean is part of the major cruising destinations at any period of the year.

You can sail on a Southern Caribbean cruise to the popular idyllic ABC islands— Bonaire, Aruba, and Curacao—where sparkling white sand beaches and snorkeling excursions await.

8. Mexican Riviera
For a lot of people, the Mexican Riviera is the major highlight of the Pacific coast, and it should be part of your list of cruise destinations to visit in 2023.

Ensure you sail to Cabo San Lucas, which offers wonderful opportunities for whale watching, and you also get to experience fine beaches with a backdrop of desert scenery. You can venture to desert dunes on a 4×4 or ATV, or have a boat tour to El Arco, where St. Lucas Bay uniquely meets the mighty ocean with dramatic rock formations as well as crystal clear waters.

7. Panama Canal
Experience a masterpiece of engineering during a trip to the Panama Canal. Ensure you get a front-row seat to view the incredible design which has made the Panama Canal work efficiently for more than 100 years. Visitors can also marvel at the intricate lock system and witness how the water flow is effectively managed.

6. Western Europe
Discover the highlights of Western Europe on a cruise along the Mediterranean’s northern coastline and Portugal’s Atlantic ports.

Cruises call at two of Portugal’s most beautiful cities, Lisbon and Porto. In Lisbon, take the tram up to Bairro Alto, a bohemian enclave at the heart of the city where you’ll find small shops, cafes, and entertainment along each cobblestone street.

5. Southern Japan
On a cruise trip to Japan, you’ll discover a country with delectable cuisine, storied history, and breathtaking natural beauty.

In Tokyo, you will get to marvel at the combination of new design and technology with old architecture and tradition. During your stay in Shimizu, witness the iconic Mt. Fuji, the snow-capped mountain which dominates the landscape.

4. Galapagos Islands
Ensure you join an expedition to the Galapagos Islands, where you will experience swimming with sea lions, smile at the antics of penguins, marvel at huge tortoises that weigh over 500 pounds, and ensure you discover prehistoric-looking iguanas. A lot of the animals you’ll discover in the Galapagos Islands are endemic to the area which means you can’t see them anywhere else in the world.

3. Alaska
All thanks to its wild terrain, majestic wildlife, and breathtaking glaciers, Alaska is certainly one of the best cruise destinations on earth.

Ensure you sail through the Inside Passage and witness huge, blue-white glaciers from the deck. Watch many blocks of ice calve off of Hubbard Glacier, establishing a thunderous rumble and sending out ripples while they crash into the milky water.

2. Iceland
Iceland is a unique cruise destination for all nature lovers. Visitors get the chance to witness cascading waterfalls, soak in hot springs, and walking along nature trails through the misty national parks, and witness the magical Northern Lights.

1. The Great Barrier Reef
This is the world’s largest reef system which lies beneath the Coral Sea along Australia’s northeast coast. A Great Barrier Reef cruise will have you explore many fabulous places which include Port Douglas, where snorkeling, sunbathing, and reef diving await at Four Mile Beach.

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00:00 Intro
00:38 The Greek Islands
01:43 The Caribbean
02:43 Mexican Riviera
03:26 Panama Canal
04:22 Western Europe
05:07 Southern Japan
05:57 Galapagos Islands
06:35 Alaska
07:16 Iceland
07:54 The Great Barrier Reef