Cruise the '7 Wonders Of The World'

Fiordland National Park, New Zealand:
This UNESCO World Heritage Site wows with breathtaking fjords, snow-capped mountains and granite hills best enjoyed through scenic cruising – an otherworldly landscape that echoes The Lord of the Rings, which was filmed here. You can also encounter Maori culture in Tauranga, taste the celebrated wines of Marlborough Valley near Picton and sail roundtrip from cosmopolitan Sydney.

Panama Canal:
Nothing compares to the engineering prowess that willed the Panama Canal into being. To transit these locks, either partially or fully, is to understand their true glory and power as well as why it’s even more incredible that they were built over 100 years ago. But the surprise of a Panama Canal cruise is everything else you’ll see, from the top-rated beaches in the Caribbean to the South American city of Cartagena and the diverse ecosystems of Costa Rica.

Shiretoko Peninsula, Japan:
Accessible only by ship or by foot, this UNESCO World Heritage Site charms with isolated beaches and rugged forest inhabited by brown bears. You’ll be happy to take it in while scenic cruising (rather than walking)! These voyages include other captivating ports, like the sushi-producing city of Hakodate, the home of the Aomori Nebuta Festival, and Tokyo, a world-class destination all its own.

Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska:
Have you heard the thunder of a glacier calving into the sea or seen the sun dance on the blue-tinged ice? These are the wonders that surround you as you sail into Glacier Bay National Park. Princess is one of a few select cruise lines permitted to visit this magnificent location, which is included on every Voyage of the Glaciers cruise. Alaska cruises showcase the naturally thrilling wilderness of the Great Land, where whales spray and moose roam, as well as the (literally) rich gold rush history of its port towns.

Christ the Redeemer – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:
To describe this monument as iconic is almost an understatement. It’s legendary. Standing almost 30 metres tall, the statue welcomes you to the lively city of Rio, home of Copacabana, Sugarloaf Mountain and vibrant neighborhoods old and new. Your travels will also carry you to the revitalized Santiago, the ever-tango-ready Buenos Aires and around Cape Horn, a historic journey sailors took before the existence of a little shortcut called the Panama Canal.

Trunk Bay, St. John:
In a sea of jewels, it’s hard to pick just one, but Trunk Bay gleams above the rest thanks to its pristine white sands and clear, turquoise waters. We won’t use the word “paradise”… but you might. The beauty of a Caribbean cruise, of course, is that you don’t have to choose only one island to enjoy. You can flit from the majesty of Magens Bay on St. Thomas to the World Heritage-protected Pitons on St. Lucia.

Hagia Sofia – Istanbul, Turkey:
You begin with this model of Byzantine architecture, an imposing vision on the shore of an incomparable city. It’s a good place to start, but Istanbul beckons with its Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. A Mediterranean cruise is a wonder in itself, a well-curated collection of top cities, each with their own attractions to explore – the Acropolis in Athens, La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the Sistine Chapel of Rome and so much more.