<strong>2018 best cruise destinations: </strong>Compiled and ranked by Cruise Critic, these are 2018's best cruise destinations. <strong>10. Villefranche, France: </strong>This Italian-influenced town near Monaco makes the top 10, click through the gallery to find out which is number one.
2018 best cruise destinations: Compiled and ranked by Cruise Critic, these are 2018's best cruise destinations. 10. Villefranche, France: This Italian-influenced town near Monaco makes the top 10, click through the gallery to find out which is number one.
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<strong>9. Dubrovnik, Croatia:</strong> Dubrovnik's Old Town has persevered since the seventh century, and today enjoys UNESCO Heritage status.
9. Dubrovnik, Croatia: Dubrovnik's Old Town has persevered since the seventh century, and today enjoys UNESCO Heritage status.
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<strong>8. St. Petersburg, Russia: </strong>The city's European feel and rich cultural attractions are continual draws.
8. St. Petersburg, Russia: The city's European feel and rich cultural attractions are continual draws.
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<strong>7. Avignon, France:</strong> Avignon served a brief stint as the base of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages, and evidence remains to this day.
7. Avignon, France: Avignon served a brief stint as the base of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages, and evidence remains to this day.
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<strong>6. Durnstein, Austria: </strong>Durstein's well-preserved village makes it easy to imagine life centuries ago, while its wine scene keeps it rooted in the present.
6. Durnstein, Austria: Durstein's well-preserved village makes it easy to imagine life centuries ago, while its wine scene keeps it rooted in the present.
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<strong>5. Wurzburg, Germany: </strong>Not only does Wurzburg anchor the "Romantic Road," but its Franconia wine region locale means it's also the place to trade beer steins for wine glasses.
5. Wurzburg, Germany: Not only does Wurzburg anchor the "Romantic Road," but its Franconia wine region locale means it's also the place to trade beer steins for wine glasses.
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<strong>4. Budapest, Hungary: </strong>Famous coffeehouses, thermal baths, UNESCO sites and stunning architecture are just some of Budapest's highlights.
4. Budapest, Hungary: Famous coffeehouses, thermal baths, UNESCO sites and stunning architecture are just some of Budapest's highlights.
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<strong>3. Quebec City, Canada:</strong> Quebec City ranks high for its UNESCO Heritage section, fantastic regional cuisine and French language.
3. Quebec City, Canada: Quebec City ranks high for its UNESCO Heritage section, fantastic regional cuisine and French language.
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<strong>2. Arles, France:</strong> This is the place to experience both Roman ruins and scenes from Vincent van Gogh paintings.
2. Arles, France: This is the place to experience both Roman ruins and scenes from Vincent van Gogh paintings.
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<strong>1. Glacier Bay, Alaska:</strong> Cruisers can't actually visit this year's number one spot by foot, but Glacier's Bay spectacular natural scenery is compensation enough.
1. Glacier Bay, Alaska: Cruisers can't actually visit this year's number one spot by foot, but Glacier's Bay spectacular natural scenery is compensation enough.
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