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Majestic mountains. Sensational glaciers. Pristine fjords. And endless miles of gorgeous coastline.

If this kind of stunningly beautiful scenery sounds like something you’d enjoy, there are only a few places in the world where you can find it including Chile, Norway and Alaska. And if you’d like to see these destinations in all of their glory, the most economical and spectacular way to do so is by cruise ship.

Land of Fire and Ice: Surrounded by snow-capped volcanoes, emerald forests and pristine lakes, Chile’s beautiful Lake District is nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the majestic Andes Mountains. The region is part of the zone known as the “Pacific Ring of Fire,” and sits atop two major tectonic plates with more than 1,000 volcanoes, 41 of which are still active. Just a few miles south, you’ll find the majestic fjords of southern Patagonia where you’ll sail between walls of tall, craggy rocks and snow-capped peaks on your way to the Strait of Magellan and nearby giant glaciers. And you’ll see plenty of native wildlife including penguins, sea wolves and cormorants.

The dramatic scenery of Southern Chile can be seen on cruises that sail around the Horn of South America between Valparaiso, Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina. These itineraries usually last between 12 to 20 days, and have cruise fares that start as low as C$94 per day.

Majestic Fjords of Norway: It’s been called “the world’s most beautiful voyage” and was recently voted to the top of National Geographic Traveler magazine’s list of most iconic travel destinations. We’re talking about the magnificent fjords along Norway’s dramatic 1,250-mile west coast, which will fill your days with spectacular vistas, snow-capped mountains, and an astonishing variety of flora and fauna.

The natural beauty of the fjords comes from their narrow, crystalline rock walls that rise up to 4, 500 feet from the Norwegian Sea and extend 1, 640 ft below sea level. In particular, the Geiranger Fjord region is so beautiful that it was recently designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

A number of cruise lines sail to the Norwegian fjords, including Cunard, Crystal, MSC, Holland America and Seabourn. And Norwegian-based Hurtigruten offers year-round coastal cruises around Norway that depart daily. While cruise fares for Norway are usually more expensive than those for the rest of Europe, they can still be purchased for as low as C$136 a day.

America’s Final Frontier: This is where you’ll see magnificent glaciers calving huge chunks of ice into the bay, Orca whales frolicking in the ice flow, and black bears roaming the coastline of magnificent fjords. It’s Alaska, the most northern, western and eastern state in the union (the end of the Aleutian chain of islands crosses the international dateline), and a place so beautiful that it is consistently rated one of the top cruise destinations in the world.

It’s also the closest to reach from Canada and the U.S., and currently offers some of the best rates in the industry with cruise fares starting as low as C$82 per day.

A wide variety of cruise lines offer Alaska voyages between April and September, with departures from San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver and Whittier. The best itineraries include a sail up one of the spectacular fjords to pass by a glacier (usually Glacier Bay, Sawyer Glacier or Hubbard Glacier), and stops in ports like Skagway, Ketchikan and Juneau that are within easy reach of sensational attractions like train rides across the mountains and helicopter landings on glaciers.

So if you’re ready to see some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, all you have to do is decide which destination you’re going to cruise to first.