When we decided to run a survey of the world's top cruise experiences, we had no idea we would generate so much interest! We almost gave our customers too much choice: how could you possibly decide between such wonders as cruising into Sydney past the iconic Opera House, discovering the maritime cities of the Baltic, or sailing to the 'top of the world' in the glow of the midnight sun?
However, you rose to the challenge, and from a long list of unforgettable experiences spanning the four corners of the globe, ten stood head and shoulders above the rest.
So, whether you're looking for inspiration for your next holiday, or want to relive a previous adventure on the oceans... look no further than this countdown of the world's best cruising experiences.
Sweeping in by a handful of votes is one of the world's most famous man-made wonders...
Scattered off the northern tip of Scotland are the Viking heritage Orkney and Shetland Islands...
It's no wonder the Caribbean came so high on our Top 10 list with its stunning white-sand beaches...
A 50-mile waterway connecting the Caribbean and Pacific oceans, it takes around eight hours to cruise along the Panama Canal...
With it's vast wealth of ancient wonders Greece is like a living museum, and is another popular choice for our customers...
Sighting the mysterious aurora borealis one of the most ethereal of Mother Nature's wonders is number 5 on our customers' list...
Built on mud banks in a tidal lagoon, Venice occupies a precarious position in the northeast corner of Italy...
Edging into the Top Three cruise experiences is another of Mother Nature's more unusual attractions...
Just pipped at the post are the historic waterside cities of the Baltic...
Coming top of our customers' poll are the world-famous fjordlands of Norway, and it's really not hard to see why!