Norwegian Fjords Cruise
Norway’s fjord routes explore western inlets, while northern itineraries reach Arctic landscapes. Compare Geiranger, Flåm, Lofoten and Tromsø, including seasonal light, shore excursions and rules in protected fjords.
Cruising the Globe: Cruise Travel Guides by Sea and River
Our cruise travel guides explore a different way to understand a region. Instead of travelling to a single destination, each journey connects a series of places — sometimes across countries and coastlines, sometimes along a river that has shaped cities and cultures for centuries. At Sonsy Travel Guide, our cruise guides focus primarily on the route rather than the ship. We look at where the journey takes you, what makes the landscape distinctive, which ports and stops are particularly interesting, and what travellers should consider when choosing between different itineraries.
A voyage through the Norwegian fjords is fundamentally different from following the Danube through Central Europe. Alaska combines remote coastal landscapes with wildlife and glaciers, while Mediterranean and Caribbean routes connect destinations with very different histories and cultures. River journeys on the Nile, Mekong and Amazon offer another perspective again, using waterways that have influenced settlement, trade and everyday life for generations.
We are not trying to catalogue every cruise line or every possible itinerary. Instead, this growing collection is designed to help you understand what makes each route worth considering and whether the journey itself matches the way you like to travel.
Explore Our Cruise Travel Guides
Choose a route below to discover the destinations, landscapes and experiences that shape the journey.
Danube River Cruise
A Danube cruise links historic cities with changing landscapes across Central and Eastern Europe. Compare route choices, including Budapest, Belgrade and the Iron Gates, and consider how much time each itinerary allows ashore.
Amazon River Cruise
An Amazon cruise changes with the water levels and the region you choose. Compare routes around Iquitos and Manaus, the wildlife and riverside communities you may encounter, and the practical demands of small-boat excursions.
Mediterranean Cruise
Mediterranean cruises can follow Western or Eastern routes, each with different ports and travel rhythms. Compare city visits, island stops and time ashore so the itinerary matches your interests and the amount of walking you enjoy.
Nile River Cruise
A Nile cruise links Luxor and Aswan through temple visits and river landscapes. See how the classic route works, what changes on longer itineraries and how to plan for heat, shore excursions and archaeological sites.
Alaska Cruise
Alaska cruises range from Inside Passage round trips to one-way Gulf of Alaska voyages. Compare ports, glaciers and inland connections, with practical advice on seasons, wildlife viewing and choosing excursions that suit your pace.
Caribbean Cruises
Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean routes offer different islands, ports and days at sea. Compare their landscapes and cultural stops, then choose an itinerary that fits the places you most want to visit.
Mekong River Cruise
Follow a Mekong cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia, from delta waterways to Phnom Penh. Learn how route direction, changing water levels and transfers to Siem Reap affect the journey, alongside what to expect from shore excursions.