Luxe travel: Destinations that are best explored in a cruise

There is a reason why the world's most famous explorers chose sea routes for their voyages - the sheer thrill and ease of it. While modern-day travel infrastructure has made things easy for travellers, regardless of the mode of travel, cruise ships are right at the top for those looking for a different experience that is essentially luxury as well.

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If you have always wanted to visit the fantastical world of Indiana Jones and the likes, hop on to this cruise to turn your wish real. A cruise on Nile river takes you close to the pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Temple of Edfu, Cairo and more. The best time to go on a Nile river cruise is from October to April, and a regular cruise tour is usually done over three to seven days.

Alaska is a treasure trove, best explored in a cruise ship for there are wonders out there. Get ready to explore its rugged landscape and wilderness and get closer to humpback whales, bears, hawks, moose, sea lions, turtles, ravens, otters and more. This is also your playground if you are into wildlife and landscape photography. Watch it all aboard in a luxe ship in the calm waters here. Also, do not miss including the Denali National Park on a cruise trip in Alaska.

A great tropical getaway as well as a voyage, the Caribbean islands are best explored in a cruise journey. You can have an itinerary that includes stops at Aruba, Puerto Rico, San Juan, St Kitts and Nevis and more on your Caribbean cruise trip. A typical cruise journey here is for an average of seven days but can be customised if you are keen on it.

If you have a limited number of days and are craving to get the best of Hawaii, hop on a cruise trip. Most cruise ships halt at the most famous Hawaii islands and you can definitely cover more in less time. A Hawaii cruise is also perfect for family outings, with a lot of onboard activities thrown in to keep everyone happy and engaged.

Classic landscapes like these need to be explored in a classic cruise journey. The landscapes around Scotland and Ireland and the sheer geography of these are outstanding. Most cruises on the journey also make pitstops near major attractions in London as well as prominent ports in Scotland and Ireland, so you can have the best of all these worlds.

Yes, you read that right. One can cover Italy, Spain, Portugal and London in a single cruise journey; while there are more options that can be added here, we have picked our favourites. Each of these places is an invigorating treat and will get you close and personal to some of Europe's most loved destinations.

Argentina and Brazil are very offbeat picks and make for a journey that would make your peers feel envious for very long! Major pitstops and attractions for both the countries can be coursed through in the same cruise, and you can have one of the most surreal cruise experiences on the planet with all the luxury and comfort that you want.

Ah, the wonders of Norway! This stunning country is another perfect place that is best seen and experienced with a cruise. The otherworldly Arctic scenery in Norway is breathtaking and unlike any other place. Fjords, waterfalls, wildlife, there's no dearth of natural wonders here. Do not miss.