These are the most Instagrammed cruise destinations around the world
If you're one of those people who likes to look before you buy, especially when it comes to holidays, you're in luck.
Cruise deal website Seahub.com, has studied more than 1.8 million Instagram posts tagged on various ships and ports around the world, to figure out which destinations are the most popular.
Read on to see which countries made the top 10.
1. Caribbean
Those looking for a quintessential tropical cruise, can place their trust in the Caribbean which earned the top spot as the most Instagrammed location around the world. It has plenty of the sunshine, island adventures and truly was made for cruising.
2. Florida
With stunning ports including Key West and Fort Lauderdale, travellers in Florida can enjoy a laid back Caribbean vibe without actually having to leave the United States.
3. Bahamas
Calm beaches, relaxing ambiance and so much to do, just one scroll through the Bahama's tagged Instagram posts and it's not hard to see why it made the list.
4. California
Why drive around California when you can cruise? Explore the underrated coastal beauty of California's iconic cities such as Long Beach, Malibu and San Diego.
5. Mexico
There's flying to Mexican and then there's cruising to Mexico. Take in the rich culture and fun of Mexico via its spectacular waters and out-of-this-world coastal scenery.
6. Italy
Few places in the world pack as much culture into a place as Italy does. Soak up all the history with a cruise through some of its glorious ports such as the Amalfi Coast and experience the beauty of European city life.
7. Greece
Whether it's snorkelling in Greece's crystal clear waters or enjoying a sunset in Santorini, the ancient coastline of Greece is a destination that belongs on your cruise bucket list.
8. Australia
With our sand-kissed beaches, postcard-worthy views, remarkable reefs and historic ports, Australia has managed to make the top ten most Instagrammed cruise locations.
9. Vietnam
Vietnam is a truly captivating travel destination. It's rich with natural beauty, history and culture, and makes cruising through regions like Halong Bay unforgettable.
10. France
Experience the romance and history of one of Europe's most beautiful destinations. Whether it's the quiet glamour of Bordeaux or sailing through the lush green valleys of Normandy, every place you visit in France will provide endless photo opportunities.
Aside from where to go, one of the most important elements of cruise travel is deciding which company you want to embark on your adventure with.
To help narrow down your options, Seahub looked into the most popular cruise lines base on quantity of Instagram tags. After digging through 630,000 posts, Royal Caribbean took out the top spot as the most popular cruise line on social media.
