Best Cruise Ports around the World

When civilizations were forming around the globe, people gravitated towards coastlines to make trading very easy. Little did they know that these would become tourist destinations for cruise vacations. These cities formed hundreds of years ago now have become some of the best cruise ports around the world. Each one has a distinct uniqueness like no other, showcasing cathedrals, fortresses and even temples.

The best cruise ports around the world can easily be enjoyed on any vacation you take with any cruise line. Here are a few to put at the top of your list.

Dubrovnik, Croatia – This is high on the list of best cruise ports around the world. The amazing city walls and Old Town are worth the visit alone. The city walls give you a fantastic view of the city on one side and the Adriatic Sea on the other while walking the wall and discovering all of the forts it has to offer. Look down upon Old Town and see the infamous red roofs that appear in so many travel brochures. You will find stunning architecture throughout the city as well, so keep your eyes open for these magnificent structures.

Venice, Italy – The beauty of Venice can’ be described. Venice is extremely easy to get around since it is only for pedestrians. Due to all of the waterways and canals it makes it impossible for cars to be used. If you would like some transportation use a vaporetti (water taxi), which is an experience in of itself. Don’t miss out on the Bell Tower of Saint Mark, where you can bask in 360-degree views of the city taking in a bird’s eye view. Also Saint Mark's Basilica on Piazza San Marco where you can view the famous gilded bronze horses.

Lisbon, Portugal - The place is known for its seven hills that face the Atlantic Ocean. This is perfect for every visitor. Steep streets are good place to look out the ocean, you never know what you’ll see. You will have a good time visiting Portugal. The place is also known for having the Belem Tower that is considered a heritage of UNESCO.  Because of its amazing views, it is considered as one of the best cruise ports around the world.

Istanbul, Turkey - Istanbul is the capital city of Ottoman, Byzantine and Roman. This is the reason why the city has so many captivating sites. From the port of Istanbul, Turkey, you can walk or ride in a taxi to reach bazaars, mosques, palaces, churches and museums, which are the main highlights of the city. Your travel will be very interesting. In the Hagia Sophia you can see famous mosaics and domes. You can buy different souvenir items in the grand bazaar like antique reproductions, leather goods, jewelry, shoes and carpets.

Beijing, China - Another city that’s port is so unique, it is considered as one of the best cruise ports around the world. The port is called Tianjin. From the port, you can ride in a train before reaching the Forbidden City if Beijing. Explore the maze like internal structure and beauty of the palace. The palace is very wide and it features 9,000 rooms and 800 buildings. If your ship is going to stay in the port for two days, you can visit the Great Wall.

These are some of the best cruise ports around the world. Take advantage of cruising to visit one or more of these in a single adventure. With each of these ports having different scenes and views, it will make each stop special and exotic.