The 10 BEST Sail-In & Sail-Away Cruise Ports You Need to Experience!

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Some cruise ports are great because of what you can do once you get ashore… but some are just as spectacular from the ship! 🌍🚢 🛒 RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRODUCTS 08:47 - Compact Travel Binoculars: https://go.stay22.com/f8_8LgJTT0 📍 RECOMMENDED PLACES TO VISIT 00:41 - Tromso, Norway: https://go.stay22.com/m9RZWpLoSl 01:41 - Tauranga, New Zealand: https://go.stay22.com/hEWUvQqNMz 03:05 - Eidfjord, Norway: https://go.stay22.com/gjeiwpiKjz 04:08 - Kotor, Montenegro: https://go.stay22.com/pg7xbKN3lu 05:39 - Maizuru, Japan: https://go.stay22.com/9YluWZWvwG 07:01 - Vancouver, Canada: https://go.stay22.com/gbO-kAZP40 09:13 - Sydney, Australia: https://go.stay22.com/QrBKYADL-U 11:14 - Flam, Norway: https://go.stay22.com/lRsaxXdQ5j 13:02 - Ushuaia, Argentina: https://go.stay22.com/4IGYkCyTMA 14:41 - Olden, Norway: https://go.stay22.com/bxSHkXwxQU 15:37 - Hakodate, Japan: https://go.stay22.com/fEofEyPoUk In this video, we reveal our 10 favourite sail-in and sail-away ports from around the world — the destinations where the views as your cruise ship arrives or leaves can be every bit as memorable as the day ashore. We've experienced a lot of these destinations ourselves on our cruises, and we've chosen our favourites based on the scenery, the approach into port, the sail-away experience and that all-important “wow” factor. From spectacular coastlines and beautiful cities to mountains, islands and iconic landmarks, these are ports where you really should make sure you're out on deck with your camera ready! 🌎 In this video we look at: 🚢 Our 10 best sail-in and sail-away cruise ports 🌅 The ports with the most spectacular arrival views 🏙️ Amazing cities seen from the sea 🏝️ Beautiful islands and coastlines 📸 The best places to be on the ship for the views ⭐ Which ports gave us the biggest “wow” moments 🚢 Why the sail-in or sail-away can sometimes be one of the best parts of a cruise We've cruised to destinations across Europe, Asia, the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, so this list draws on our own experiences of cruising around the world. But do you agree with our choices? Let us know in the comments which cruise port you've experienced that deserves a place on this list — we'd love to hear your suggestions! 👍 If you enjoy cruise reviews, cruise tips, travel guides and real-world travel experiences, please consider subscribing to Cooksexplore and joining us on our next adventure. 🌍 More from Cooksexplore We share our experiences of cruising, holidays, travel destinations, hotels and travel adventures around the world — including honest reviews and practical tips to help you get more from your own travels. #Cruise #CruisePorts #CruiseTips #CruiseTravel #SailAway #SailIn #CruiseDestinations #Travel #Cruising #Cooksexplore Please subscribe to see more content like this - https://youtube.com/@CooksExplore?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters 00:00 Intro - Top 10 Sail-In & Sail-Away Ports 00:36 #10 Tromso, Norway - Arctic Light & Cathedral 01:36 #9 Tauranga & Mount Maunganui, New Zealand 02:56 #8 Eidfjord, Norway - Narrow Fjords & Waterfalls 04:05 #7 Kotor, Montenegro - Island Church & Bay 05:37 #6 Maizuru, Japan - Stunning Inlet Arrival 06:57 #5 Vancouver, Canada - Lions Gate Bridge & Seaplanes 09:05 #4 Sydney, Australia - Opera House & Harbour Sunset 11:06 #3 Flam, Norway - Sognefjord Sunrise & Sunset 12:59 #2 Ushuaia, Argentina - Beagle Channel & End of the World 14:32 #1 Olden, Norway - Nordfjord & Flag-Waving Send-Off 16:33 Reflections - Hardest List to Pick & What Did We Miss? 17:21 Outro - Thanks for Watching & Next Adventure

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