Destinations
Port guides, port logistics, and hotel recommendations for cruise destinations around the world.
Best Hotels Near Vancouver Cruise Port: Where to Stay for Your Cruise
Planning a cruise from Vancouver and wondering where to stay the night before? I've found myself in exactly that dilemma for an Alaska cruise and a transpacific cruise!
Athens Cruise Port Guide (Piraeus): Everything You Need to Know
When I disembarked at Piraeus Cruise Port on a sweltering Greek morning, everyone was milling around trying to find their tour bus. Here's what I wish someone had told me before my first Athens cruise port experience.
Complete Guide to Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port 2026 (Port Everglades)
I first arrived in Fort Lauderdale in the late 1990s and stepped off the plane into that distinctive South Florida heat. My guide should give you everything you need if you're using Fort Lauderdale as your cruise gateway.
How to Get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to the Cruise Port (2026)
When I first started researching cruise departures from Vancouver, I was surprised by how many transport options there are from the airport to Canada Place.
How to Get To and From the Port of Miami for Cruisers
PortMiami is located on Dodge Island, a man-made island connected to downtown Miami via the PortMiami Tunnel. Here's everything you need to know about getting to and from the world's busiest cruise port.
Brightline: The Easiest Train Connection from the Port of Miami
Brightline is a privately operated high-speed rail service connecting Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. Here's why cruise passengers should consider it.
Where to Stay Before Your Queen Mary 2 Cruise from Brooklyn
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal serves as the home port for Cunard's Queen Mary 2, though Princess and Norwegian Cruise Line occasionally use it as well.
Cannes Port Guide: What to Do When You Dock in the French Riviera
Cannes is one of the most glamorous cities on the French Riviera, known for luxury, decadence and celebrity culture. For cruise passengers, it's a tender port where Mediterranean itineraries typically call.
6 Ways to Get from Ibiza Cruise Port to the Old Town
When your cruise docks at Ibiza's Port d'Eivissa, you're approximately 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) from Ibiza Old Town. Here are your transportation options.
Haines for Cruisers: 11 Practical Tips to Make the Most of Your Visit
Port guide for cruisers visiting Haines, Alaska - covering Fort Seward, Hammer Museum, hiking, rafting, and free activities.
Skagway for Cruisers: 10 Practical Tips to Make the Most of Your Visit
A practical port guide to Skagway, Alaska for cruise passengers with tips on excursions, free activities, dining, and the Gold Rush historical district.
Juneau for Cruisers: 13 Practical Tips to Make the Most of Your Visit
A comprehensive Juneau port guide for cruise passengers covering excursions, whale watching, Mendenhall Glacier, dining, and free activities.
Sitka for Cruisers: 13 Practical Tips to Make the Most of Your Visit
Port guide to Sitka, Alaska for cruise visitors covering transfers, shore excursions, wildlife, dining, and practical tips.
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