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The most challenging moments of many cruises actually take place off the ship. You land in port, and suddenly your fellow passengershundreds or thousands of themare jockeying for space at the same onshore attractions as you. ("Sir, please remove yourself from on top of my foot.") Now you can leave the fight-more, see-less excursions to others. We've found nine cruises that not only get you away from the hordes but also provide something extra: one-of-a-kind experiences you can't get anywhere else. Think of them as VIP cruises.








