Photo / Hawaii Tourism & Tor JohnsonDiscover some of the world’s best islands to visit on a cruise ship, from a tiny tropical paradise that was home to Paul Gauguin to off-beat European destinations and the untamed beauty of Papua New Guinea. Dine on traditional fare at a Hawaiian luau, visit famous movie locations, or combine soft adventure with the island’s rural history on a tubing tour around a former sugarcane plantation. Paul Gauguin Cruises, Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands, 14 nights, from $11,850ppSingaporeWant to visit an island and an entire country at the same time? Singapore is a popular cruise departure port that’s compact, clean, easy to get around and perfect for a pre- or post-cruise stay. Join a walking tour of Hvar’s historic Old Town, tour a vineyard and meet the winemaker, or go off-road on a 4WD tour through the Dalmatian countryside.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 30, 2023 18:33 UTC