Some of the world’s most cherished sites, designated World Heritage Sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), are accessible by a cruise or cruisetour. From Argentina to Vietnam, Mexico to Latvia and many countries in between, these sites showcase the preeminent natural wonders and man-made triumphs of our world.
On your next cruise, be sure to check your itinerary for one of the 851 UNESCO World Heritage designated sites around the globe.
Pacific/Americas:
Getting up close to a volcano is encouraged at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Located on the Big Island, the park boasts Kilauea (4,096 ft.), the world's most active volcano, and Mauna Loa (13,677 ft.), the earth's largest volcano, as part of an intriguing glimpse into the creation and evolution of the Hawaiian Islands.
Interspersed with cays and atolls, the second longest barrier reef in the world stretches nearly the entire length of Belize’s border. Popular with snorkel and scuba enthusiasts, the calm and often deep water (100+ ft.) offers fantastic visibility to discover the vibrant coral walls and abundant marine life below.
Northern Europe:
Tallinn’s (Estonia) Old Town is one the best preserved old towns in Northern Europe. Within is a maze of cobblestone streets, stone walls dotted with watchtowers, medieval houses and a large town square – Tallinn’s social focus – where you’ll find Northern Europe’s only surviving gothic Town Hall (established in the 1300’s) and one of Europe’s oldest functioning pharmacies.
With its world famous State Hermitage Museum, hundreds of rivers, canals (and the bridges to span them), the historic section of St. Petersburg, Russia –nicknamed “Venice of the North” – is an exquisite architectural journey of grand public squares, striking buildings, and magnificent cathedrals.
New Zealand:
Plants and animals from the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana – formed during the Jurassic period 200 million years ago – can still be found within Fiordland National Park’s snow-capped mountains, fiords, and verdant grasslands. Part of the Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area, the park is a New Zealand must-see.
With cruise lines visiting over 1,800 ports around the world, a UNESCO World Heritage site is likely within reach on your next cruise vacation. For details, be sure to ask your Cruise Holidays expert on itineraries and shore-side excursions which visit these astonishing cultural and natural treasures.
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