Cruise Into the New: Bookmark These 6 International Trips

Imagine waking up to the deep blue ocean everyday. Doesn't that sound like a dream? Well, if you have not embarked on a cruise trip yet, note it down in your list of must-have experiences and get ready to set sail With a range of diverse itineraries spanning Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and the Panama Canal: Japanese Delights and Southeast Asian WondersIf you want to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime sojourn across Asia, then this is the one to keep your eyes set on. Norwegian Sun plans to set sail on an 11-day open-jaw sailing experience that begins in Tokyo and concludes in Incheon, South Korea. Along the way, you can explore Jeju Island and Kyoto. And if you've got more places to check out on your bucket list, then there are also 15-day cruises through South East Asia, departing from ports in Singapore, Laeum Chabang, Thailand, and Keelung, Taiwan. Australia & New Zealand: Down Under DiscoveriesIf Oceania is on your list, then Norwegian Spirit is ready with exciting itineraries that take you to Australia and New Zealand. With open-jaw sailings to and from Sydney and Auckland, you have the chance to extend your vacations with pre- or post-cruise stays. To add to it, indulge in 11- to 14-day voyages featuring iconic ports like Melbourne, Napier, and Dunedin, with select sailings cruising through the breathtaking New Zealand fjords.Africa: Exotic Adventures AwaitIf you are a wildlife enthusiast or simply have Africa on your wishlist. In that case, there's no reason why you should skip the opportunity Norwegian Dawn presents. Set to take to the ocean in November 2025, this cruise presents two options to explore Africa's magical landscape: A 21-day cruise from Barcelona to Cape Town, in between halting at Santa Maria, Casablanca and Agadir, and a 12-day sailing that starts and ends at Cape Town but takes you to Madagascar. The Caribbean: Island Hopping in StyleNorwegian Viva, NCL's newest ship, promises an exciting Caribbean adventure, offering roundtrip Western Caribbean itineraries for seven days. The cruise includes stops at Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan, and Harvest Caye, and also offers a 14-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary, exploring new destinations such as George Town and NCL's private island Great Stirrup Cay. On the other hand, Norwegian Escape will homeport in New Orleans for seven-day roundtrip Western Caribbean voyages, along with additional 14-day Southern Caribbean options.South America: Antarctic AdventuresNorwegian Star starts its South America itineraries with a transatlantic crossing from Lisbon, Portugal, to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The ship then embarks on a 17-day cruise exploring Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and even cruising by Paradise Bay and Elephant Island in Antarctica. From December 21, 2025, to February 15, 2026, enjoy 14-day roundtrip sailings from Buenos Aires, calling at unique destinations such as Montevideo, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, and Stanley, Falkland Islands.Panama Canal: Gateway to Central and South AmericaNorwegian Jade offers 11 to 17-day cruises through the world-renowned Panama Canal, with options for embarkation and disembarkation ports in Miami, New York City, Tampa, and now, Callao, Peru. Travelers can plan longer stays in each destination, with a highlight being the open-jaw 17-day Panama Canal voyage starting from Callao, Peru, on March 11, 2026. This unique voyage offers the opportunity to explore Acajutla, El Salvador; Huatulco, Manzanillo, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico before disembarking in San Diego, California.