Destinations You Didn't Know You Could Reach By Cruise

If you think cruises are all about fun in the sun in the Caribbean, think again. These days your ship could take you to a desert location like the pyramids in Egypt, or Peru's mountainside destination of Machu Picchu. It's not about where you dock, it's about what inland sights are accessible from there. And as cruise companies add to their itineraries to tempt you on board, excursions are going ever further, according to Terry Dale, President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). "With the globalization of cruise destinations and itineraries that often include extended, even multi-day, shore excursions, a cruise vacation today can be the easiest way to explore some of the world's most remote, exotic and culturally significant places." Even better, you can book your whole trip, including those far-flung tours, through your cruise line.