Part of our Cruises guide.
Two cruises from our coverage: the Ushuaia Beagle Channel and the Ancient Egypt Nile.
The Ushuaia Beagle Channel Cruise
This cruise sails through the Beagle Channel at the southern tip of South America, where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet. The route passes glaciers, mountains, and islands populated with sea lions on rocky shores and penguins along the beaches. The area's history includes tales of explorers and indigenous peoples. The Ushuaia port is located at the end of National Route 3, approximately 2,500 kilometers south of Buenos Aires. The cruise terminal does Celebrity use in Fort Lauderdale is not applicable here, as this cruise departs from Ushuaia, Argentina, not Florida. The journey typically lasts from 4 to 8 hours depending on the operator, with some tours offering stops at Harberton Ranch or the Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse. Wildlife sightings are common year-round, though penguin colonies are best visited between November and March.
Ancient Egypt Nile Cruise
This cruise sails the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan, passing temples and tombs built thousands of years ago. The journey covers roughly 200 kilometers of river, with most itineraries lasting 3 to 7 nights. Stops include the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the Philae Temple complex. The cruise terminal does Celebrity use in Fort Lauderdale is irrelevant here, as this is a Nile River itinerary. Nile cruises typically allow passengers to bring their own bottled water and soft drinks, though alcohol policies vary by operator. The ships are generally smaller than ocean liners, with capacities of 40 to 150 cabins. Some vessels offer onboard Egyptologists who provide guided tours at each temple. The best time to sail is October through April, when temperatures are lower. Cruise ships have dialysis on board only on certain ocean-going vessels, not on the smaller Nile riverboats; passengers requiring dialysis should contact the cruise operator in advance. If you need to file a complaint with Norwegian cruise line, that line does not operate on the Nile, so any issue would go directly to the Egyptian tour operator or the specific river cruise company. The phrase is a State room on a cruise ship refers to the standard accommodation on most vessels; on Nile cruises, these are typically called cabins or suites, with prices ranging from $150 to $400 per person per night depending on the season and ship class. Top 10 clothing-optional cruises exist but are not offered on the Nile due to cultural norms in Egypt. If you plan to go to Mendenhall Glacier from cruise port, that is in Alaska, not Egypt—this cruise stays entirely on the Nile River.
