USA Cruises

As the birthplace of Starbucks, Seattle might well be the Coffee Capital of the world, but there’s far more to the city than just a great cup of joe. With incredible architecture, art and a buzzing nightlife scene, Seattle is the ideal way to take in the best of the Pacific Northwest on a US cruise.

Make way for the city’s most famous attraction, Pike Place Market. Up and running since the early 1900s, it’s one of the best places to find fresh local produce and pick up unique homemade goods to bring home with you. How about that other Seattle icon, the Space Needle? It offers incredible views of the city and, for those feeling peckish, getting your grub on in its revolving restaurant is a dining experience like no other in town.

The city is also home to an unusual and varied collection of museums, including the Museum of Pop Culture and the popular Museum of Flight, two ace places where you can get to know Seattle’s storied cultural clout for yourself.

The Home of Hollywood, the City of Angels is like something straight out of a movie. Star-studded and endlessly sunny, LA is blessed with good vibes, golden beaches and arty creativity around every corner.

The centre of the world’s film and TV industry, why not follow in the footsteps (or the handprints) of some of the world’s most famous stars on The Walk of Fame? Or peek around the curtain of the silver screen with a behind-the-scenes tour of Universal and Paramount Pictures, before you cap it all off by tracking down the homes of the film world’s most beloved celebs.

Away from its Hollywood streets, LA has plenty of other treats in store. For starters, it has quite the culinary scene – and you will find California’s best tacos here. For those who want to shop ‘till they drop, Rodeo Drive’s luxury designer stores may tempt you to spend a few thousand dollars on the latest fashions. Not quite your budget? No worries. The Santa Monica Street Market offers handmade, artisan crafts and locally produced goods to scratch that shopping itch.

And once you’ve taken in LA’s big sights, make like the locals and hit the nearest beach for a dose of surfing, skating or, saving the best ’til last, simply relaxing in the Californian sunshine.

As laid-back as it gets, San Francisco’s place in 60s, 70s and 90s culture creates a relaxed, come-as-you-are way of life that’s irresistible to tourists and locals alike. From the Summer of Love to the dot com boom, doing things differently has always been SF’s mantra, and the same applies to your hol out here too.

Home of the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, it’s easy to see why people have been flocking to explore its fog-covered hills and eclectic landmarks for decades. The city's iconic, steep streets – and its equally famous cable cars – are packed with historic buildings and unusual architecture, making it one of America's most-loved destinations for history and art buffs alike.

And just visible from the shore, Alcatraz Island remains a popular draw for tourists. Home to the abandoned, eerie prison, visitors can arrange a guided tour or hop on a ferry to see the famous landmark for themselves. Not satisfied your San Fran sightseeing bug? How about the Golden Gate Bridge? Or the Museum of Modern Art? Or Haight Street’s hippie birthplace? For the free spirits, there’s plenty of peace and love to go around here.

New Orleans knows how to celebrate – even if there’s no reason to. Just being here is enough to keep everyone’s spirits alive and well. Famed for its warm welcome, fusion of cultures and, of course, Mardi Gras, New Orleans feels like an all-day party every day.

And thanks to our holidays to New Orleans, you can experience every part of what makes the city quite simply one of the best places on Earth. History is at every turn here, as are galleries, museums and bars buzzing with live jazz. We hope you made room for food too, because New Orleans boasts some of the best cuisine in the US.

It’s great for taking a wander in too. For some free-of-charge thrills, head to the heart of its French Quarter, Jackson Square and be wowed by endless street performers; check out local musicians and buskers over at Armstrong Park; or make way for Crescent Park, where incredible views of the Mississippi River are ready and waiting for postcard-worthy pics.

Oh, and don’t forget the city’s mantra: “be nice or leave”. Good thing New Orleans has everything you need to put you in the best mood ever.

Las Vegas makes no apologies for its decadence. And that’s what we love about the place. It may seem glitzy and tacky to some, but if that’s your kind of thing, you’ll find plenty about Sin City that’s down your street. And a Las Vegas cruise with us lets you see it all.

Of course, there’s The Strip, the city’s 4.2-mile road that’s all bright lights and incredible sights. No trip here would be complete without heading to Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas’ crown jewel casino packed with high-rollers and show stealers. We mean it, here’s your chance to catch everyone from Celine Dion and the Cirque Du Soleil to the Blue Man Group and Penn & Teller. Afterwards, head to the Bellagio, where the world-famous Fountains of Bellagio’s dancing jets of water sway and spray to iconic hits from past and present.

There’s plenty of laid-back attractions here too. The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens are always a treat, while the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area serves as a reminder that there’s more to Las Vegas than lost wages and risky bets. Whatever you’re here for, with Cruise Nation’s Smart Packages, Las Vegas makes for an incredible place to spend a few days either side of your voyage.

An adrenaline junkie’s dream, our Orlando cruises let you experience the thrills and spills of one of the Sunshine State’s brightest spots. Home to over a dozen theme parks, hold on tight, because the fun comes thick and fast. Whether you’re at Walt Disney World or Universal Studios, high-speed nostalgia is in spades here, delighting tourists of all ages (and heights).

But away from the theme parks, there are lots of different ways Orlando can excite you too. Slow down the speed, and you’ll find gardens and nature preserves to stroll in, farmers’ markets and other foodie treats to get your stomach rumbling with, and Mouse-free museums courtesy of Winter Park and the Charles Hosmer Museum of American Art. And best of all, you don’t need to be this tall to do any of it.