{"id":15747,"date":"2019-09-20T21:24:26","date_gmt":"2019-09-20T21:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/?p=15747"},"modified":"2022-06-15T18:32:26","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T18:32:26","slug":"best-cruise-destinations-for-nature-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/cruising-fun\/best-cruise-destinations-for-nature-lovers","title":{"rendered":"Best Cruise Destinations for Nature Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you love nature and cruises, you\u2019ll be thrilled to know that they go hand in hand with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nature cruises<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! You can indulge in your favorite outdoor activities while cruising along and experiencing different scenery. There are many different types of nature lovers\u2013seven types in fact\u2013but there are great options for each one!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re looking for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sunset cruises, stargazing cruises<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adventure cruises<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, choose your onboard activities and shore excursions and get ready to be enveloped by all aspects of nature. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15755 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/two-people-zip-lining-across-st-maarten.jpg\" alt=\"two people zip lining across st. maarten\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/two-people-zip-lining-across-st-maarten.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/two-people-zip-lining-across-st-maarten-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunset and Stargazers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re excited by the skies above, choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/staterooms.aspx?cid=icp_rooms_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stateroom<\/a> with a view of the horizon. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/cruising-fun\/how-to-plan\/the-ultimate-guide-to-carnival-staterooms?cid=icp_awg_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">balconies to ocean views<\/a>, you\u2019ll be able to observe the universe winking at you while you\u2019re cruising. For more gazing, consider these cruises:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/bahamas-cruises\/key-west-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruise to Key West, Florida<\/a>, one of the world\u2019s most famous and romantic places to see sunsets. The sun setting into the Gulf of Mexico is a nightly celebration in this coastal town. It\u2019s also become a party destination where local food carts and artists bask in the pink and orange twilight every night.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/alaska-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruise to Alaska<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/alaska\/best-time-to-see-northern-lights-alaska-cruise?cid=icp_awg_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see the northern lights<\/a>, also known as the aurora borealis. This colorful light show is a natural phenomenon which can be seen when cruising between late spring and early fall. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/alaska\/the-best-time-to-take-an-alaskan-cruise?cid=icp_awg_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best time to cruise to Alaska<\/a> would be between April and September when the northern lights activity peaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15754 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/couple-looking-out-to-the-sunset-onboard-a-carnival-ship.jpg\" alt=\"couple looking out to the sunset onboard a carnival ship\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/couple-looking-out-to-the-sunset-onboard-a-carnival-ship.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/couple-looking-out-to-the-sunset-onboard-a-carnival-ship-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Botanical Enthusiasts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to ogle great gardens on social media; you can see them for yourself when you know exactly where to go. Here are a few destinations where you can see offbeat, imperfect or even the most lavishly landscaped gardens in the world with rare and lush tropical plants:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/hawaii-cruises\/kauai-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cruise to Kauai, Hawaii<\/a> for a guided tour of the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/kauai-nawiliwili\/jewels-of-hawaii-waterfall-tropical-garden-tour-193044?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allerton &amp; McBryde Garden,<\/a> a masterpiece of landscape architecture and garden art from the early 20th century.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/europe-cruises\/rome-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruise to Rome<\/a> for a tour of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/rome-civitavecchia\/tivoli-gardens-and-roman-ruins-of-villa-adriana-804129?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tibertine Villas<\/a>, which includes the world-renowned 16th century crown jewel of Italian landscape gardening.<\/li>\n<li>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/europe-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cruising to Europe<\/a>, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/marseilles-provence\/top-10-best-of-marseilles-820051?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">port of Marseille in Provence<\/a> for a tour of Longchamp Palace, known for its magnificent waterfalls, gardens, and fountains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15753 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/a-lush-green-valley-with-mountains-in-kauai-hawaii.jpg\" alt=\"a lush, green valley with mountains in kauai, hawaii\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/a-lush-green-valley-with-mountains-in-kauai-hawaii.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/a-lush-green-valley-with-mountains-in-kauai-hawaii-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Natural Wonder Spectators<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Does your bucket list include visiting some of nature\u2019s most spectacular creations? There are plenty of cruises for nature lovers who crave eyeing a glacier or walking on lava. Below are vacation ideas that\u2019ll satisfy your geological passions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/alaska-cruises\/skagway-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruise to Skagway, Alaska<\/a> and visit the state\u2019s most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/skagway\/glacier-discovery-by-helicopter-172036?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">remote glaciers<\/a> by helicopter.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/hawaii-cruises\/hilo-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruise to Hilo, Hawaii<\/a> and walk across the \u201cFrozen Earth,\u201d named for the lava formations that resulted from the eruptions of the world\u2019s most active volcano, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/hilo\/explore-the-land-of-frozen-fire-190010?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kilauea<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/panama-canal-cruises\/puerto-quetzal-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruise to Guatemala\u2019s Puerto Quetzal<\/a> port to see an active volcano up close while on a vigorous hike to the top of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/puerto-quetzal\/pacaya-volcano-hike-countryside-drive-324030?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pacaya Volcano<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/?cid=icp_auhp_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruise to Australia<\/a> for some incredible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/shore-excursions\/the%20great%20barrier%20reef.aspx?cid=icp_aushorx_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reef shore excursions<\/a>, including the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, the world\u2019s largest coral reef off the coast of Queensland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15752 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/travelers-hiking-to-an-alaskan-glacier.jpg\" alt=\"travelers hiking to an alaskan glacier\" width=\"500\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/travelers-hiking-to-an-alaskan-glacier.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/travelers-hiking-to-an-alaskan-glacier-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Outdoor Athletes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll never become a couch (or lounge chair) potato on a cruise. Between ports, enjoy onboard activities to keep you in shape. On shore, choose to be as challenged as you\u2019d like and love every second of it. Below are just a few of nature\u2019s outdoor experiences you can enjoy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grab a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/onboard\/skyride?cid=icp_oba_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SkyRide<\/a><u><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/u> over the ocean to get your cardio going. You\u2019ll bike in mid-air around the ship, high above the water using pedal power.<\/li>\n<li>Inhale that fresh, salty air while sporting around onboard at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/onboard\/sportsquare?cid=icp_oba_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SportSquare<\/a><u>\u2122,<\/u> where you can play friendly mini-golf, basketball, soccer and volleyball, challenge yourself on the sky-high <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/onboard\/skycourse?cid=icp_oba_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ropes course<\/a>\u00a0or enjoy the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/onboard\/jogging-track?cid=icp_oba_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">open-air jogging track<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>When on shore, select bike riding tours. Cruise to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/half-moon-cay\/combo-eco-bike-hike-tour-420037?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Half Moon Cay<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/bahamas\/top-10-things-to-do-in-half-moon-cay?cid=icp_awg_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ride through the tropical paradise.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cruise to Alaska\u2019s Skagway for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/skagway\/triple-adventure-bike-hike-and-river-float-172093?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">triple adventure<\/a> of biking, hiking and river floating while spotting eagles.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/caribbean-cruises\/grand-turk-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruise to Grand Turk<\/a> and have the rare experience of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/grand-turk\/horseback-ride-beach-lunch-440084?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">horseback riding<\/a> on the edge of the Caribbean beach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15751 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/young-lady-happily-peddling-through-skyride.jpg\" alt=\"young lady happily peddling through skyride\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/young-lady-happily-peddling-through-skyride.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/young-lady-happily-peddling-through-skyride-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Lovers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sure, you can relax <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/onboard\/pools?cid=icp_oba_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">poolside<\/a> every day on vacation, but there\u2019s more to a seafaring adventure when you\u2019re on a Carnival cruise<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. From getting up-close and personal with marine life to visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/bermuda\/10-best-beaches-bermuda?cid=icp_awg_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stunning beaches in Bermuda<\/a>, below is a sampling of ideas for your next aquatic quest:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fulfill your wildest fantasy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/nassau\/vip-luxury-sailing-424179?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sailing on a French sailboat<\/a> in the Caribbean. Cruise to the port of Nassau and climb on board the Beneteau Cyclades, a- 50-foot sailboat, for a luxury VIP cruise.<\/li>\n<li>You, too, can say you\u2019ve been pampered on a private, secluded beach when you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/mexico-cruises\/progreso-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cruise to Yucatan, Mexico<\/a>. Experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/yucatan-progreso\/all-inclusive-private-beach-experience-320070?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kokomo Beach Park<\/a>, a private club where you\u2019ll lounge in paradise.<\/li>\n<li>Have you ever dreamt of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/cln\/kayaking-the-panama-canal-513019?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kayaking in the Panama Canal<\/a>? You can when you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/caribbean-cruises\/colon-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cruise to Colon<\/a>, where you\u2019ll kayak the watershed of the canal and see the area\u2019s abundant wildlife.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/caribbean-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take a cruise to the Caribbean<\/a> for incredible diving adventures. Here, you can also swim with dolphins or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/grand-cayman\/dolphin-swim-stingray-city-417066?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stingray City Sandbar<\/a> where you can also interact with stingrays!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-from\/barbados.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruise to Barbados<\/a> and explore the island by land and sea. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/barbados\/4x4-safari-shipwreck-snorkel-413080?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safari and Shipwreck Snorkel<\/a> adventure lets you get up close and feed tropical reef fish that are swimming around the shipwrecks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15750 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/group-of-people-on-a-catamaran-looking-to-the-sunset.jpg\" alt=\"group of people on a catamaran looking to the sunset\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/group-of-people-on-a-catamaran-looking-to-the-sunset.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/group-of-people-on-a-catamaran-looking-to-the-sunset-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intrepid Explorers <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Want your adrenaline pumping? There are more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/cruising-fun\/shore-excursions\/must-do-caribbean-adventures-for-thrill-seekers?cid=icp_awg_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opportunities for adventure seekers on a cruise<\/a> than your typical landlubber vacation. Below are just a few places where you can zip line away to an exciting vacation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cruise to Mexico\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/mexico-cruises\/cozumel-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cozumel port<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/cozumel\/thrill-chill-zip-line-snorkeling-beach-304304?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zip line through the air<\/a> over a private beach club. You\u2019ll land with a thrilling 75-foot free rappel back to the ground.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/mexico-cruises\/puerto-vallarta-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruise to Puerto Vallarta<\/a> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/puerto-vallarta\/the-greatest-outdoor-adventure-with-bbq-lunch-305038?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greatest Outdoor Adventure<\/a>, which includes a rare roller coaster zip line, mule ride, rappelling through waterfalls and foliage, and finishes with a much-deserved BBQ feast.<\/li>\n<li>Head to the port of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/caribbean-cruises\/ocho-rios-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ocho Rios<\/a>, and ride the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/ocho-rios\/promo-the-big-3-sky-explorer-canopy-bobsled-425155?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jamaica bobsled<\/a> through 3,000 feet filled with twists and turns down a mountain.<\/li>\n<li>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/caribbean-cruises\/grand-turk-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cruising to Grand Turk<\/a>, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/grand-turk\/amazing-atv-snorkeling-adventure-440086?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazing ATV and Snorkeling Adventure<\/a>, where you can four-wheel your way through dust and mud while coursing over coastal trails with sweeping views of the island.<\/li>\n<li>For more ATV adventures, cruise to the port of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/cabo-san-lucas\/atv-desert-expedition-314062?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnlrt-expedition-314062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cabo San Lucas<\/a>, and ride through the desert ranges and untouched beaches on a safari expedition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15749 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/a-man-zip-lining-through-the-forest.jpg\" alt=\"a man zip lining through the forest\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/a-man-zip-lining-through-the-forest.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/a-man-zip-lining-through-the-forest-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlife Watchers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cruise where the wild things are, and you won\u2019t be disappointed. From birdwatching and whale watching to cuddling with koalas and waddling with wombats, you\u2019ll see wildlife in its natural habitat. Try any one of these adventures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alaska immediately comes to mind as a great cruise destination for nature-loving wildlife observers. There\u2019s plenty to see while on and off the ship including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/sitka\/sea-otter-wildlife-quest-173024?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sea Otter &amp; Wildlife Quest<\/a> in the port of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/alaska-cruises\/sitka-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sitka<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>While in Alaska, sign up for some unique fishing experiences, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/juneau\/alaska-salmon-fishing-171057?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">salmon fishing in Juneau<\/a>. You\u2019ll learn about salmon migration patterns, hot spots and more local knowledge to bring back home.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/caribbean-cruises\/belize-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dest_awg_09192019_bcdnl\">Cruise to Belize<\/a> for both land and sea safari shore excursions. You\u2019ll enjoy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shore-excursions\/belize\/riverboat-wildlife-safari-zoo-with-lunch-509112?cid=icp_shoreex_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wildlife riverboat safari<\/a> on the historic Belize River, followed by a trip to the Belize Zoo.<\/li>\n<li>Visit New Zealand while cruising Australia for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/shore-excursions\/wildlife-discovery-cruise.aspx?cid=icp_aushorx_awg_09192019_bcdnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wildlife Discovery Cruise<\/a>, where you\u2019ll spot the world\u2019s largest seabird, the northern royal albatross. You\u2019ll also witness the breeding colony of fur seals and other marine birds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15748 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/a-group-of-people-on-a-horseback-riding-trail-into-a-forest.jpg\" alt=\"a group of people on a horseback riding trail into a forest\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/a-group-of-people-on-a-horseback-riding-trail-into-a-forest.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/a-group-of-people-on-a-horseback-riding-trail-into-a-forest-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Carnival cruises are designed with your love of nature in mind. 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