Top cruise destinations: World's 20 most perfect ports to drop anchor

By Brian Johnston
August 29 2015 - 12:15am
A cruise ship docked at Circular Quay, Sydney. Photo: Supplied
A cruise ship docked at Circular Quay, Sydney. Photo: Supplied

Travellers may argue over which city provides the most beautiful arrival by ship, but few would leave Rio de Janeiro far from the top of the list. Cruise ships sail into Guanabara Bay past the city's famous beaches, before skirting the dramatic outcrop of Sugarloaf Mountain and docking just beyond the city centre. From the ship's railings, the panorama is stunning. Beautiful yacht-studded marinas and humped mountains glide past. Above, stands Rio's statue of Christ the Redeemer, arms outspread, as if to say: What do you reckon?

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