Meet MS EUROPA and MS EUROPA 2: Small ships for bigger journeys
There are ships designed to be the destination. And then there are ships designed to help you experience destinations properly. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ MS EUROPA and MS EUROPA 2 fall firmly into the latter camp. They combine spacious surroundings, excellent food and attentive service with something we value just as much at Cruise Routes: genuinely interesting […]
Beyond the Antarctic Peninsula: Four Ways to Explore Further
For many travellers, Antarctica begins with the Peninsula. And with its ice-filled channels, busy penguin colonies and mountains rising straight from the sea, it’s easy to understand why. But the Antarctic is enormous. Look beyond the familiar Peninsula routes and you’ll find voyages heading into the Weddell Sea, beyond the Antarctic Circle and across to […]
Wild Orangutans: Where to Encounter the ‘People of the Forest’
Deep within the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra lives one of the world’s most remarkable great apes. With their distinctive red-orange hair, extraordinary intelligence and long, powerful arms, orangutans are instantly recognisable. Yet seeing one moving through the rainforest canopy is an altogether different experience. Every year on 19 August, International Orangutan Day celebrates these […]
Where to See Elephants in Africa: Unforgettable Encounters in the Wild
Few wildlife experiences can match seeing an African elephant in the wild. Whether it’s a family gathering at a waterhole, a lone bull crossing the savannah or an entire herd moving quietly through the bush, these encounters often become the defining moments of an African adventure. And you don’t necessarily need to plan a traditional […]
India by River and Sea: A Different Way to Discover One of the World’s Most Fascinating Destinations
India has a way of staying with you. It’s there in the sound of temple bells at sunrise, the scent of cardamom drifting through a bustling market, the quiet moments watching village life unfold along a riverbank, and the conversations that reveal centuries of history in places that rarely make the guidebooks. It’s also a […]
Cruising South Africa: A Journey of Wildlife, Culture and Coastline
Why choose a South African cruise? South Africa cruises are one of the most rewarding ways to experience the country’s dramatic coastline, remarkable wildlife and richly layered culture. From sailing into Cape Town beneath Table Mountain to combining your voyage with a safari, cruising South Africa offers far more than a sequence of ports – […]