Imagine living and dining aboard a luxury cruise ship with all kinds of amenities at your fingertips. Relax on deck and take in the sights of the sea and sky, take a dip in the pool or have a drink at the bar. You don't have to bother with any mundane tasks, such as making the bed or cooking and the entertainment on board the ship is first class. There are cruises to exotic destinations where you can see the live pictures you only glimpsed in books. Day trips at the various ports of call allow you to immerse yourself in unique cultures, stroll through rain forests or stroll through picturesque villages.

Alaskan cruise

Take a trip along the west coast of Canada and see the sights and sounds of the North. Experience the view of the glaciers and fjords as you sail into picturesque towns and villages. Taste the traditional native food and shop for native handicrafts. Take a fishing or hunting trip or a helicopter ride to see the polar bears in their natural habitat.

Caribbean cruise

The exotic beauty of the Caribbean islands is a sight to behold. Experience a touch of Europe in North America or in such places as Saint Maartens, where you will think you are in Holland or the sandy beaches of St. Criox. The shopping in each of the islands is paradise with items straight from the stores of Paris. This is the premier diving location in the world with the many wrecks around the coastline. Snorkelling is also popular and gives you a chance to see the life under the waves. Go ashore and explore the ruins of old forts and learn of the struggles the native population had to free themselves from slavery. You will certainly understand why Columbus believed he had reached the shores of the Far East with the spectacular scenery.

European cruise

Sail the fjords of Norway and stop in at famous locations along the shores of the British Isles. Go ashore for day trips to see the ancient castles of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales as well as the historic cities of Holland. Visit Anne Frank's House in Amsterdam and indulge in the beauty of the Scandinavian countries all without moving your luggage from your cabin. The Land of the Midnight Sun and the historic towns of Bergen and Oslo are only a few of the many sights that await you.

Egypt cruise

Take a cruise along the Nile River and travel back in time as you visit the Sphinx and the Valley of the Kings. Travel in a horse drawn caleche through the streets of the small towns and take in the awesome sight of the Pyramids. On a day trip, you can experience the desert in all its glory with a camel ride to an oasis.

Australian ruise

Cruise around the land down under and experience the sights and sounds of Brisbane and Sydney, and the Great Barrier Reef. Watch the dolphins playing in the waters around you as you watch from the deck of a luxury ship. From the sights of Brisbane to the shores of Cairns, you will be amazed at the delights unfolding before your eyes.

All the places that you read about in books can be yours to explore when you take a luxury cruise.