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Criteria: The cruise destination must be romantic and, at the same time, have a well-developed cruise tourism infrastructure.

Polynesia

French Polynesia is its best part of Polynesia. It boasts the beautiful and romantic islands of Bora Bora and Moorea. It's also home to the world's most romantic cruise ship, the Paul Gauguin. Note: French Polynesia's most famous island - Tahiti - is overrated.

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Wonders of Polynesia

Mediterranean

Its many romantic ports include Capri (Italy), Dubrovnik (Croatia) and Venice (Italy). Other famous ports-of-call include Barcelona (Spain), Monte Carlo (Monaco), and Saint Tropez (France).

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Hawaii

Like Polynesia, the Hawaiian Islands are of volcanic origin and are blanketed with lush tropical greenery. Oahu is the most famous island, but Kauai and Maui are the romantic standouts.

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Greek Islands