Avoid the hustle and bustle of crowded cities and use your next cruise to explore some of the world’s top hidden gems. Here are four remote cruise destinations across the globe…

While the current situation has caused the cruise industry to take a hit, it will undoubtedly bounce back better than ever. And if the idea of bustling, crowded cities isn’t your thing, why not head to some of the more remote locations around the globe? Unleash your inner Attenborough by voyaging to remote Patagonia, navigating the beauty of the northern European Fjords, or venturing on an expedition cruise to Antarctica. Here are four remote cruise destinations across the globe to visit in 2021/22…

Take an expedition voyage to Antarctica

Antarctica is a real bucket list destination and with a severe lack of travel in 2020, why not make up for it in 2021 by ticking this off your list. One of the world’s least-visited landmasses, it is virtually uninhabited and is a breathtaking expanse of bright ice teaming with wildlife. Explore this land of extremes with Riviera Travel’s 14-day Voyage to Antarctica expedition cruise itinerary. where you can see glaciers, visit ice sheets and explore the mountainous terrain of the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland island.

Prices from £9,238 per person which includes nine nights on the MV Oceania Atlantic on a full-board basis, flights, lectures and talks and an expert tour manager/wildlife photographer. Departure on 19th January 2021.

Explore the Fjordlands in Northern Europe

The Fjordlands is a little closer to home, yet its stunning, sparse scenery is dramatically different from the British Isles and is a perfect choice when it comes to remote cruise destinations. From marvelling at the midnight sun on an endless day to witnessing the jaw-dropping Nothern Lights, your trip will be a constant treat for the senses. Take in the sparkling waterfalls and snow-capped mountains on a trip you will never forget. Planet Cruise offers the Majestic Fjordland from London Tilbury itinerary to experience Bergen in Norway surrounded by fjords and mountains and the quaint and secluded Norwegian village of Flam.

Prices from £555 per person which includes seven-nights onboard Cruise & Maritime’s Columbus on a full board basis. Departure on 29th May 2021.

Head north to explore Iceland

Next in our list of remote cruise destinations is Iceland. The Arctic Circle is another once in a lifetime destination and is one you will want to bring a camera for.  Take in its rugged charm as you sail through the icy waters and watch as the midnight sun bathes the frozen scenery with warmth. There are many breathtaking moments to be had and it’s a trip you won’t want to miss out on. Iglu Cruises offers the Iceland with Reykjavik sailing to the region that also takes in Reykjavik and Tórshavn, the chocolate-box capital of the Faroe Islands.

Prices from £1,699 per person for 14-nights on board Cunard’s Queen Victoria. Departure on 11th July 2021.

Cruise Chile’s ice-crowned fjords and peaks

Head to remote destinations in South America where you can enjoy everything from the raucous tango of Argentina and Uruguay to the stirring serenity of Chile’s frosty fjords and glaciers. You can get the chance to visit Half Moon Island in Antarctica where you can see local penguins and seals and head to the majestic and desolate Chilean Fjords. Oceania Cruises offers the Polar & Patagonian Quest (Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile) voyage that also takes in the Falkland Islands, the far-flung archipelago in the south Atlantic Ocean.

Prices from £5,079 per guest which includes flights and 20-days onboard Marina. Departure on 8th January 2022.

Which is your favourite in our list of remote cruise destinations? Let us know in the comments below…