About Colombo
Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka, and is quite urban and filled with sights, landmarks and attractions that chronicle its history and the many cultures that have influenced it. There are any number of activities to choose from in the city from lounging at the beach and dining in seafood restaurants to shopping at upscale boutiques, perusing the national museum and Buddhist temples.
--By Shayne Thompson, Cruise Critic contributor
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Day 4: Antigua
Day 5: St. Lucia
Day 7: Bonaire
Day 16: Lima
Day 23: Easter Island
Day 30: Tahiti
Day 31: Bora Bora
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Ship DetailsSeven Seas Mariner - Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Pros
Cruise fare covers nearly everything: drinks, tips and excellent variety of excursions
Cons
Prices are among the industry's highest, even for entry-level suites
Bottom Line
Inclusive nature and great service means a Mariner cruise is all about relaxing
ReviewsSeven Seas Mariner Reviews
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Day 1: Cape Town
Day 4: Durban
Day 5: Richards Bay
Day 21: Mangalore
Day 23: Colombo
Day 27: Phuket
Day 28: Penang
Day 29: Kelang
Day 30: Singapore
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Ship DetailsNautica - Oceania Cruises
Pros
Oceania has best food at sea, with no-fee specialty restaurants and vast menu choices.
Cons
Popular itineraries sell out quickly, and longer sailings may not appeal to time-constrained travelers.
Bottom line
Nautica offers plenty of amenities in the more intimate setting of a mid-sized ship.
ReviewsNautica Reviews
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Day 28: Puerto Vallarta
Day 35: Hilo
Day 36: Maui
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Ship DetailsAmsterdam - Holland America Line
Pros
Fabulous entertainment, despite ship's small size
Cons
Not much variety of dining
Bottom Line
Great value for bucket-list itineraries
ReviewsAmsterdam Reviews
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Specialty Fitness Classes
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Day 1: Los Angeles
Day 6: Honolulu
Day 7: Kona
Day 13: Tahiti
Day 14: Bora Bora
Day 17: Pago Pago
Day 20: Suva
Day 24: Auckland
Day 25: Tauranga
Day 27: Picton
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Day 99Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
Ship DetailsIsland Princess - Princess Cruises
Pros
Comfortable, mid-sized ship; peaceful adults-only sun deck; good variety of food.
Cons
Ship generally feels cramped; bathrooms and standard balconies are also small.
Bottom Line
Ideal for those looking for a traditional cruise ship experience with no surprises.
ReviewsIsland Princess Reviews
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Day 1: Singapore
Day 2: Kelang
Day 3: Penang
Day 4: Phuket
Day 7: Colombo
Day 9: Kochi
Day 10: Mangalore
Day 11: Mormugao
Day 12: Mumbai
Day 16: Muscat
18 NightCruise to ColomboHide Cruise InfoItinerary
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Ship DetailsSeven Seas Mariner - Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Pros
Cruise fare covers nearly everything: drinks, tips and excellent variety of excursions
Cons
Prices are among the industry's highest, even for entry-level suites
Bottom Line
Inclusive nature and great service means a Mariner cruise is all about relaxing
ReviewsSeven Seas Mariner Reviews
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