{"id":46769,"date":"2016-08-11T13:56:01","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T18:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=46769"},"modified":"2018-02-27T11:22:04","modified_gmt":"2018-02-27T17:22:04","slug":"cruise-itineraries-that-are-absolutely-out-of-this-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/cruise-itineraries-that-are-absolutely-out-of-this-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruise itineraries that are absolutely out of this world"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wave goodbye to mainstream destinations and say hello to a completely different kind of cruise. Exotic locales? Once-in-a-lifetime experiences? Adrenaline-pumping excursions? Now that\u2019s more like it! Running the gamut from fascinating journeys in the Far East to centuries-old U.S. expeditions, these 7 cruise expeditions will awaken your inner explorer.<\/p>\n

Related: The 7 best restaurants aboard cruise ships<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Galapagos\"

Galapagos | Photo courtesy of Celebrity Cruises<\/p><\/div>\n

7-Night Galapagos Islands Outer Loop Cruise<\/h3>\n

Pull a Darwin and make your way to the Galapagos! On this Celebrity sailing<\/a>, you\u2019ll discover exotic marine life in the blue waters of Gardner Bay, observe an impressive blowhole that spews water on Isla Espanola and, of course, see those famous finches, land iguanas and giant tortoises.<\/p>\n

\"Muscat\"

Muscat<\/p><\/div>\n

7-Night Arabian Gulf Cruise<\/h3>\n

On this Royal Caribbean cruise<\/a>, you really can have it all\u2014a taste of traditional Arabic life, as well as the modern. You\u2019ll set sail for Oman (one of the key destinations on the Arabian Peninsula), where you can snorkel among underwater life in Khasab, and meander through the old quarter of Muscat, before making your way to the glittering city of Abu Dabi.<\/p>\n

\"Amalia

Amalia Glacier<\/p><\/div>\n

14-Night Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan Cruise<\/h3>\n

Gentoo penguins! Treacherous winds! Snowcapped volcanoes! For the true adventurer, this Princess cruise<\/a> is a no-brainer. And besides checking out Cape Horn and the Strait of Magellan, you\u2019ll also glimpse the completely gorgeous Amalia Glacier.<\/p>\n

\"KimberleyCoast\"

Kimberley Coast<\/p><\/div>\n

10-Night Kimberley Cruise<\/h3>\n

The land down under doesn\u2019t get more awesome than the Kimberley. Home to deserted beaches, incredible wildlife, and thundering waterfalls, the Kimberley is also known to have fewer peeps per square mile than almost any other place on earth. In other words, it\u2019s super cool. And Silversea<\/a> will help you see it all.<\/p>\n

\"American

Photo courtesy of American Queen Steamboat Company<\/p><\/div>\n

8-Night Pacific Northwest Splendor Cruise<\/h3>\n

Lewis and Clark? They’re practically your BFFs when you get on board this American Queen Steamboat Company cruise<\/a>. You\u2019ll follow the legendary duo\u2019s epic 200-year-old journey, and see some pretty amazing sights along the way\u00a0including the Columbia River Gorge, Hells Canyon and the end of the Oregon Trail.<\/p>\n

\"Antarctica\"

Antarctica<\/p><\/div>\n

10-Night Emblematic Antarctica Cruise<\/h3>\n

Go ahead, cross Antarctica off your bucket list. And, like, a bunch<\/em> of other things too, thanks to this Ponant cruise<\/a>. Seeing chinstrap penguins, floating alongside drifting icebergs, exploring deep waters in a dinghy \u2013 check, check, check! Plus, there\u2019s a bonus: free parka and boots on board!<\/p>\n

\"Irrawaddy\"

Irrawaddy | Photo courtesy of Avalon Waterways<\/p><\/div>\n

13-Night Golden Myanmar & Alluring Irrawaddy<\/h3>\n

Adventure awaits on the Irrawaddy! Cruise with Avalon Waterways<\/a>, and you\u2019ll experience non-stop action in \u201cThe Golden Land,\u201d aka Myanmar. Ancient pagodas, teak forests and breathtaking archaeological sites are all featured on this itinerary, along with oh-so-much more.<\/p>\n

Ready to plan your next adventure? Head to Orbitz Cruises<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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