When you think of a cruise, you probably think of tropical locations, sandy beaches and scuba diving excursions. The last thing you think of is probably mountains, ice, snow and possibly penguins. Cold-weather cruising, however, is a great way to explore a destination you wouldn’t typically choose. Here are a few that may peak your interest.
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Norwegian Fjords
Several cruise lines offer trips around and about Scandinavia, but Norway offers some gorgeously dramatic landscapes you won’t want to miss. The Norwegian Fjords cruises from Celebrity Cruises embark from Southampton, England, and make stops in Bergen, Flam, Geiranger, Alesund and Stavanger.
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Iceland and Greenland
If you want to embrace your inner Viking, luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent can give you a hand. Start off in Reykjavik and the Westman Islands before making your way across the Denmark Strait to explore six different destinations in Greenland.
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Antarctica
For the ultimate in cold weather, head to Antarctica with a little help from Crystal Cruises. Cruise the coast of Argentina and the Antarctic waters, while making stops at the Falkland Islands and Uruguay. If you’ve ever wanted to hang out with some penguins, here’s the place to do it.
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Alaska
The stand-by in cold-weather cruising, Alaska is perfect for the first-time cruiser. Princess Cruises can show you all the state has to offer, from glaciers to grizzly bears. Most of the cruises leave from Seattle or Vancouver and allow you to make several stops, with plenty of opportunities for on-shore excursions.
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