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I've worked on cruise ships for 7 years. Here are my favorite port destinations of all time.

Erica DePascaleJun 11, 2022, 20:31 IST

I've worked on cruise ships for over seven years.Erica DePascale for Insider

One of the best parts of working on cruise ships is waking up in a new port basically every morning.
After seven years, I've been to six continents, over 65 countries, and more than 200 cities.

I always want to return to Cadiz, Spain.

Cadiz is a historic Spanish city.Gerardo Borbolla/Shutterstock

The port in Aqaba, Jordan, leads to a famous wonder of the world.

You can access Petra from Aqaba's port.tenkl/Shutterstock

The Greek island Santorini is popular for a reason.

Santorini has beautiful ocean views.pavant/Shutterstock

Enjoy especially beautiful Alaskan mountain views in Skagway.

Skagway has the charm of a Gold Rush small town.Ruth Peterkin/Shutterstock

Puerto Rico's capital San Juan is an amazing city with delicious food.

The views of the city at night are also beautiful.Erica DePascale

Don't overlook Cooks Bay in Mo'orea.

Mo'orea is my favorite French Polynesian island I've visited.Erica DePascale

New Zealand port Tauranga is my absolute favorite spot to visit.

Tauranga is located on New Zealand's North Island.Erica DePascale

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