Open water swimming allows you to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and discover breathtaking destinations. If you're ready to dive into the world of open water swimming, these must-visit spots will leave you inspired and craving more.
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If you’re heading there and want somewhere quiet to explore before you tackle the busier tourist hotspots, look no further than these crowd-free places to visit in Europe.
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Read More“Not many experiences can match the sheer joy and fun of swimming with dolphins. These intelligent and playful creatures have captivated humans for generations with their acrobatics and friendly natures.
There are numerous places where you can snorkel with dolphins and see what all the fuss is about.”
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“Queensland is famous for its winter sunshine and spectacular beaches, just perfect for escaping the cold.
It is home to the world’s largest coral reef and offers some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in the world. But the fun doesn’t end there.”
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“Home to some of the most remarkable wilderness areas in the world, ancient dinosaur footprints, ocean giants, and vibrant coral reefs, Western Australia is a paradise for nature fans.
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The Western Cape is a veritable playground for divers, with warm crystal-clear blue waters offshore and thriving kelp forests dotted along the coast. Together, these rich waters host numerous sharks. Whether you want to go diving with great white sharks, blue sharks, makos or ancient sevengill sharks, South Africa’s Western Cape has it all and more.
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Cruising Alaska
Alaska is world-class cruising destination with striking landscapes, lush green forests and abundant wildlife. But when is the best time to visit?
It depends on what you want to see. Find out more in my guide to cruising Alaska.
May & September: Ideal for cheap travel deals & fewer mosquitos
Spring: Snow-capped mountains and fresh green foliage
September: Immerse in vivid Fall colours
Mid-summer: The best time for warmth
May & June: Good for wildlife watching ashore
June & July: Best for bear watching
Alaska cruising
You can go Alaskan fishing during any month of Alaska's cruise season.
Prince of Wales Island has sport salmon fishing during summer.
Don't miss Ketchikan, the salmon capital of the world!
Alaska cruise
The Inside Passage is ideal for photography
There is an almost-endless list of Alaska cruise destinations to visit. Highlights include the following:
Alaska glacier
The impressive Hubbard Glacier
The Glacier Bay National Park is not to be missed. Unsurprisingly, it's full of glaciers and offers dramatic landscapes.
It's a great place to cruise to enjoy sea kayaking, visiting remote villages and admiring every shape of glacier imaginable.
April to June are the best months to cruise the Glacier Bay National Park for low rainfall.
Alaska cruise Tracy Arm
Tracy Arm is ideal for whale watching in summer
Another popular Alaska cruise choice, Tracy Arm is a narrow fjord over 30 miles long.
It's home to some of Alaska's largest glaciers and offers waterfalls, eagles, whales and seals.
Visit Tracy Arm during summer to spot humpback whales and orcas.
Alaska cruise orca
With over 2600 islands to explore, you'll be spoilt for choice during your Alaska cruise.
Join an Alaska Islands cruise and you'll visit some of the best-known islands.
It's a great destination for photographing plunging fjords, porpoises, whales and numerous birds.
Make sure you visit Baranof Island to bathe in the blissfully-warm hot springs.
Visit the Alaska Islands in April and May to spot grey whales or June to September to see minke whales.
Alaska cruise Juneau
Make time to explore Juneau
Read my full article for Cruise Hive about the best time to cruise Alaska to discover these other top Alaska cruising highlights:
The salmon capital of the world.
The world's largest collection of standing totem poles.
Why you need to visit Juneau.
