Cruise by region is the kind of travel that permits the traveler to mark off on a map the areas where she or he has already visited. In recent years this kind of cruising has gained in popularity simply because more and more young and adventurous passengers are booking passage on the great cruise vessels. While the regions are often marked in somewhat subjective fashion on the maps of the individual traveler, the companies that divide cruise by region have come up with a more standardized approach. Generally speaking, at this point in time there are the following regions recognized: Africa, Alaska as well as the Pacific Northwest, Asia, Australia and the South Pacific, The Bahamas, Bermuda in a league of its own, Canada and also New England, The Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Hawaii, the Mediterranean (which does include some European nations), Mexico, the Mississippi River which is broken off separately from the United States, the Panama Canal, South America, the Trans Atlantic, the Trans Pacific, and the World.

If you are determined to make your mark and cruise by region, take a look at the various ports of call that you will be able to find in the different regions. For those who are savvy on the Internet, you will be excited to find out that special travel deals may be found for many of the destinations that you will find on your maps.

Yet to cruise by region successfully, you will also want to take advantage of the various discounts the cruise industry has to offer. Sometimes they are repositioning cruises that will result in deep discounts on fares, yet that will rob you of the experience of visiting many ports of call along the way. Do not feel obligated to cruise by region if you are hesitant to visit certain areas, or if the political climate is less than desirable in a certain part of the world. While it will be nice to finally mark off the last region and claim your title as world traveler, you will want to do so safely and with enjoyment. Start out slowly by picking and choosing the best cruise you can afford in any one region. Once you have been bitten by the cruise bug, you will most likely come back for more during the next season when you will be able to book a cruise in a different region.