SANTIAGO (TOURS FROM VALPARAISO), CHILE Queen Victoria
More often than not known as ‘Valpo’, this is an alluring city of hills. From its flat centre, funiculars groan and strain up the many slopes to reveal a different world. Photogenic houses wear bright pastel shades, ornate wrought-iron lamps stand in labyrinthine streets and wonderful views stretch back down over the harbour.
SHANGHAI, CHINA Queen ElizabethM
, Queen Mary 2
Shanghai means ‘Above the Sea’ and its futuristic skyscrapers dynamically emphasise the point, the emblematic Orient Pearl Tower and Jin Mao Tower among them. Pockets of the past do linger, like the Yuyuan Gardens or the Bund, a populous river walkway whose grand façades are among few surviving colonial echoes.
SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT Queen Elizabeth
Here on the Sinai Peninsula, the Red Sea’s glinting waters delight snorkellers and divers with reefs that swirl with tropical fish – in vivid contrast to a backdrop of dusty peaks and arid deserts. Yet these dramatic landscapes are daubed with the brightly hued tents of local Bedouin, almost as colourful as their intriguing handicraft stalls.
SINGAPORE Queen ElizabethO
, Queen Mary 2
Explore multi-cultural Singapore at the gold-domed Sultan Mosque, the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple with its vivid images of Hindu God Vishnu and the calm lotus-filled lakes of the Chinese garden. A certain Britishness lingers too, so stop by Singapore Polo Club and Raffles Hotel for a tall glass of the pink stuff – a signature Singapore Sling.
SOKHNA, EGYPT Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2
Named after the ‘hot springs’ that originate in the nearby Gebel Ataka mountain, Sokhna is a resort with pristine beaches and coral reefs for divers and snorkellers to enjoy, or where the more adventurous can head inland on a desert safari. It’s also your gateway to the pulsating city of Cairo and its priceless ancient treasures.
SUVA, FIJI Queen VictoriaM
Fiji is an archipelago and Suva, its capital sits, on Viti Levu, the largest of over 330 islands. This is a land of firewalkers who tread barefoot on glowing coals and of kava ceremonies, a village tradition where guests and locals drink yaqona, made from kava root. Sea kayaking, diving and the Sabeto Hot Springs are just a few other ways to savour the island’s delights.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Queen ElizabethO
, Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2
Appreciate the distinct characters of the historic Rocks district and Darling Harbour. After some scenic strolling, rest your legs in Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. You cannot fault the wife of a former governor for her seating choice: the views of the ‘Coat Hanger’ – the Harbour Bridge to non-Sydneysiders – and Opera House are as good as you’ll find.
TAURANGA, NEW ZEALAND Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria
Set in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty, Tauranga comes from the Maori for ‘sheltered waters’. It boasts a waterfront promenade from which to admire the views of nearby Mount Maunganui – and many visitors head for Rotorua, renowned for its bubbling mud pools and steaming geysers and famed for a rich Maori culture.
TOKYO (TOURS FROM YOKOHAMA), JAPAN
Queen Elizabeth
In Japan’s frenetically paced capital, seek out the calm Tokyo Museum, packed with scrolls and sculptures, paintings and pottery, or stroll the Imperial Palace’s East Garden with its elaborate guardhouses and tea pavilions. Shopping is a treat too, whether in the upmarket Ginza district or watching raucous fish vendors at Tsukiji Market.
USHUAIA, ARGENTINA Queen VictoriaM
Welcome to the southernmost town on earth – and you can get a stamp that says so in your passport. It sits within Tierra del Fuego, a rugged archipelago of islands at the foot of South America around the Beagle Channel. What made it once treacherous now makes it just stunning, as it is etched with electric blue glaciers, towering cliffs and plunging waterfalls.
O= Overnight Stay M= Maiden Call
WALVIS BAY, NAMIBIA Queen Mary 2
Found between the sand dunes of the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean, the large natural lagoon at Walvis Bay is home to prolific birdlife, including flamingoes and countless species of exotic migratory birds. Spy on dolphins in the bay, sample the breathtaking views from the top of towering ‘Sand Dune 7’ or explore the charming old streets of this harbour town.
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND Queen Victoria
A city of cable cars, sophisticated café society and cultural riches, New Zealand’s compact capital is best explored on foot. Discover the architecturally striking Civic Square, take a cable car up to the Botanic Gardens, stroll along the bustling waterfront or visit the impressive Te Papa Museum for a celebration of all that is New Zealand.
WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS, AUSTRALIA Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2
Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking natural beauty of this collection of 74 pristine islands, tucked away inside the Great Barrier Reef. Leave footprints in the pure white sands of the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, snorkel or scuba dive around colourful coral gardens or cross the shimmering turquoise waters of the Coral Sea by boat.
XIAMEN, CHINA Queen Elizabeth
In southeast China, Xiamen translates as 'gate of China', and is known for incredible egret populations. Popular visits include the tiered South Putuo Temple and Hulishan Battery with its 50 iron cannons from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Gulangyu Island is a real draw, especially its Sunlight Rock, the exquisite Shuzhuang Garden and, more unexpectedly, a piano museum.
Red Sea Coastline, Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
Walvis Bay, Namibia To book visit
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