Only smaller ships are allowed so near the floating city.

Port guide:Venice,Italy

This floating city is packed with churches,palaces and art. Although overcrowded and maddening,it’s impossible not to fall under Venice’s spell.

  • Brian Johnston

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The historic Stone Bridge in Regenburg.

Port guide:Regensburg,Germany

Don’t miss one of Europe’s most attractive old towns,which has a lively,lived-in atmosphere thanks to its university and manufacturing credentials.

  • Brian Johnston
Viking’s Yi Dun arriving into Keelung.

Port guide:Keelung,Taiwan

Taipei’s outlet to the sea might be down-at-heel,but it has several charms and a great local vibe – and Taiwan’s throbbing capital is just a short ride away.

  • Brian Johnston
The Old Royal Naval College,Greenwich.

Port guide:Greenwich (London),UK

Don’t imagine all the best things to see and do in London are in the downtown core. This district has great sights,open spaces and far fewer crowds.

  • Brian Johnston
Ushuaia – the southernmost city in Argentina.

Port guide:Ushuaia,Argentina

Marketed as the city at the end of the world,Ushuaia has a frontier spirit that gets you in the mood for rugged adventure.

  • Brian Johnston
City Hall,Penang.

Port guide:George Town (Penang),Malaysia

Diverse ethnic groups have created an eclectic variety of architecture,religions,cultural observances and cuisines in the quirky capital of Penang

  • Brian Johnston
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The Bay of Cadiz,a city of ancient riches.

Port Guide:Cadiz,Spain

The fortified,peninsular town of Cadiz,ancient but still energetic,is one of the highlights of Andalusia. Don’t miss this local,under-the-radar charmer.

  • Brian Johnston
Anchorage and the mountains beyond.

Port guide:Anchorage,Alaska

The wild,remote location of Anchorage is exhilarating,but so too is the discovery of a sophisticated city with great dining and museums and friendly people.

  • Brian Johnston
Mumbai and its sea front.

Port guide:Mumbai,India

Mumbai is a freewheeling,trendsetting,fashionable,glamorous city that typifies the buzz and challenges of fast-changing,contemporary India.

  • Brian Johnston
The Temple of Luxor on the Nile.

Port guide:Luxor,Egypt

The Nile River is the most astonishing river cruise destination in the world,and Luxor has some of its biggest and best sights.

  • Brian Johnston