Off the Beaten Path Cruise Ports

and How to Actually Get There

Keen to swap the usual sail-by photo ops for something a little more brag-worthy? If you’ve already hit the big-name ports and your fridge magnets are starting to look like a greatest hits album, it might be time to explore some of cruising’s lesser-known—but no less magical—destinations.

Now, heads up: these gems don’t always show up on your average week-long Caribbean cruise. You’ll often find them tucked into longer itineraries, specialty routes, small-ship adventures, or even river voyages. But that’s part of the fun—getting there is half the story.