Port Day: Mumbai, India
You’ve just docked at Ballard Pier in Mumbai, India and are ready to explore all of the sights, sounds, tastes and smells that this vibrant and eclectic city has to offer you. Are you ready? Navigating the city can feel overwhelming for someone who has never been before, but we’ve got a
Cruise to Portofino: An Onshore Guide
If any port encapsulates the heart and soul of Italy, it’s the lively and picturesque fishing village of Portofino. Like an Italian Renaissance painting springing to life before your very eyes, this posh little piece of surreal seaside life washes the Ligurian coastline with color and vivacity. Fr
Port Guide: Juneau
Alaska’s capital city is situated on one of the largest expanses of wilderness in the entire country. Tucked under Mt. Juneau right next to the pristine waters of Gastineau Channel, Juneau is the only U.S. capital that is not accessible via the road system — the surrounding terrain is simply
Port Guide: Singapore
Singapore is the world’s second-busiest port city and a crown jewel of the former British colonial empire. The mostly Chinese ethnic city also has significant populations of people with Malay and East Indian lineage. With English as its official language, Singapore is a true international mel
48 Hours: Marvelous Montreal
When visitors step into the streets of Old Montreal, they feel like they’ve been transported to the shores of a European city, but when they venture beyond the waterfront, they discover a thriving and modern metropolis that is unlike any other in North America. Even though it’s a mostly Fre
Shop ‘Til You Drop in St. Thomas
If you enjoy shopping…and getting a deal while doing it…you are going to love to shop ‘til you drop in St. Thomas. This duty-free port in the U.S Virgin Islands is truly a shopper’s paradise and offers cruise ship guests the experience of a lifetime as they stroll along the island’s st
The Beauties and Basics of a Baltics Cruise
Vikings, Teutonic Knights, and murderous czars ruled its capitals. Its dramatic buildings embody the finest elements of Neoclassical, Jugendstil, and Baroque styles. Few lines know the storied shores of the Baltic Sea like Viking Ocean Cruises, founded by Norwegian Torstein Hagen in 1997 as Viking R
England, by Barge Lady Cruises
Spring and summer in the United Kingdom usher in the emergence of colorful landscapes — flush with bluebells, daffodils, tulips, and wisteria — depicting an artist’s canvas of panoramic serenity. Thanks to the guidance of the barging experts at Barge Lady Cruises, a 6-night barge cruise on the
Cruising to Cologne: How to Spend the Day
For a city that combines the best of ancient Europe with a modern, vibrant metropolis, you can’t do much better than Cologne, Germany. As the largest city on the Rhine, the best way to experience the city may be as a stop on a Rhine river cruise. Cologne is the cultural center of Rhineland. With [
Ketchikan: a Cruiser’s Guide to Alaska’s Gateway City
Popularly known as Alaska’s Gateway City, Ketchikan is the first town you’ll stop at while cruising north up the Last Frontier’s Inside Passage. Ketchikan’s roots are firmly planted in the salmon and timber industries, and that heritage still plays a vital role in the city
Silver Shadow: From Sea to Silversea
A luxury cruise can sail in one of two divergent styles. The first is a liberating escape, coddled with ultra-luxe amenities and service; the second, an exploration of diverse cultures in remote destinations. Silversea’s Silver Shadow accomplishes both with a fabulous itinerary into exotic Southea
A Cruiser’s Guide to Key West
One of the most popular ports for cruisers is the beautiful island of Key West. If you’re fortunate to be taking a cruise that makes a stop at this festive port in Florida, you are in for an unforgettable experience and maybe even the best key lime pie you’ve ever had! As soon as your
What to Do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, is an enormously popular place with cruise ship passengers and there are a lot of us. Amsterdam is the third biggest cruise port in Europe by number of passengers. Over 700,000 passengers visit its two Passenger Terminals one of which is smack dab in the
5 Things to Do in Cartagena
For nearly 500 years, Cartagena, Colombia has been a major port for cruisers and travelers alike. Founded by the Spanish in 1533, the city has a unique mix of old world history and modern amenities which make it an appealing vacation destination for all manner of cruiser and traveler. Whether you’
Learn What’s to Love in Bilbao and Spain’s Basque Country
It’s been said that Frank Gehry’s dazzlingly designed Guggenheim Museum is what really put Bilbao on travelers’ radar, and there is some truth to that. But bringing in that museum was part of a larger plan to turn a rough former industrial city into a handsome model of urban planning and cultu
Soft Adventures for Your Fort Lauderdale Vacation
Have you booked your first vacation of 2020 yet? You can bet most cruisers have. And of those cruisers, the vast majority are going to be cruising from sunny South Florida ports like Fort Lauderdale. With an average year-round temperature of 75 degrees and one of the best beaches in the state, Fort
Cruising Greece’s Cyclades
Sail southeast on the Aegean from mainland Greece and you won’t go far before discovering one of the world’s most famous and beautiful island chains. The Cyclades consist of over 200 islands in a circular pattern surrounding one of the most famous islands in the chain, Delos. Visitors come from
Australia, Hawaii Top List of Desired Destinations
Everyone has a bucket list, but according to Travel Leader’s Group, a lot of you are dreaming the same. One of North America’s largest travel agencies conducted a survey to determine the most desirable destinations for travelers and the results were clear: Americans want to go FAR away f
What to Do in San Juan for the Day
Welcome to San Juan, capital of Puerto Rico, USA. It’s one of the Caribbean’s favorite destinations welcoming cruise ship passengers from around the world. There’s much to explore in this tropical city whatever your interests. Whether you’re a history buff, a food maven, a shopper, a music l
Spending the Day at Atlantis in the Bahamas
When cruising to Nassau in the Bahamas, spending the day at Atlantis is one of the most popular cruise excursions for guests – and with good reason! The Atlantis Paradise Island Resort is a destination in itself that offers hours of entertainment for people of all ages. With over 14 lagoons, 50,00
