Choosing who to cruise with is just as important as choosing where to cruise. To help with that, the travel experts at Bounce have used data from cruise sites and analysed factors, including the number of restaurants, romantic activities, and beaches, to reveal 2024's best cruise destinations. And one Aussie spot even made the list.
Here are the top 10. In tenth is Corfu, Greece, with a score of 7/10. You can walk right off the ship and visit the narrow streets of Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at the Italianate architecture at this pretty tourist spot.
Dubrovnik, Croatia, lands in ninth position. A beautiful stone jewel hugging the Adriatic Sea, this picture-perfect medieval walled city offers ancient stone buildings, narrow cobbled streets, plus water activities like scuba diving. In eight place is Lanzarote, in Spain.
But if relaxing on the beach is your ideal cruise holiday activity, then this is one of the best options with 100 beaches on offer, especially if you prefer a quieter beach visit. The island boasts several black volcanic beaches. If golden sands are more your speed, Lanzarote offers plenty, from the Playa de Papagayo to the Playa de Famara.
Coming in seventh place with a score of 7.2/10 is Sydney, which is also one of the best beach destinations, with over 100 beaches on offer for visitors. Sydney is perfect if you like having access to many amenities while lounging in the sun, with plenty of shops and cafes to explore right next to .