Among the pros and cons of traveling by ship, the overriding question is always this: do I really want to stay in a floating hotel for my entire holiday? Crystal Cruises now gives an alternative to reluctant passengers for whom the answer is no, with the company's Overland Adventures offering travelers both time at sea and extended inland journeys. During Crystal Serenity's 108-day World Cruise, which calls on forty-five ports in twenty-two countries, guests can slip ashore for up to six days on escorted jaunts.
Our top picks include a three-night trek from Singapore to Borneo's Kinabalu Park and then to Sandakan (total distance traveled: 2,000-plus miles), or a three-night trip to Uluru, which takes you some 3,000 miles from where the ship drops anchor in Cairns, Australia (and back). The excursions come with fine dining, expert guides and top-notch accommodations. Once you've walked the Great Wall or heard your voice echo in the Valley of the Kings, you're safely returned to your stateroom, where you can quickly regain your sea legs.
Two-night Overland Adventures from $1,205 per person, all inclusive. 888-799-4625; crystalcruises.com.
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