Dubrovnik, Croatia Port Buzz Having been to Dubrovnik now three times, I can say that it is definitely one port not to miss. Hopefully, when you go you will not have to deal with extreme heat and overcrowded streets, which are highly likely if visiting in the peak season. One of my favorite cities ever…
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Port Buzz: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai for cruise visitors This desert oasis is world-famous for over-the-top luxury. A cruise is a great way to see he region and Dubai is an excellent starting (or ending) point. Dubai Calendar at http://www.dubaicalendar.ae/en for a list of events during your stay. Logistics Airport Dubai International Airport – Dubai – United Arab Emirates Directions,…
Stay: Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites, San Diego
San Diego hotel review for cruise visitors. Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites San Diego Downtown Bayfront Cruise visitors embarking or disembarking a cruise ship in San Diego will most definitely not want to hurry home. San Diego is one of the best port towns available. The proximity of the airport or train station to the…
Top 6 ways to explore West Sweden and Gothenburg
Port Buzz: Cruise tips for those visiting West Sweden and Gothenburg There are a couple cruise options for visitors calling on Gothenburg, Sweden, which is Sweden’s second largest city – and the largest port in Scandinavia. The first option is a port of call from cruise lines like Princess Cruises on their Baltic and Scandinavian cruise itineraries,…
A day in port: Istanbul, Turkey for Cruisers
Port Diary: Istanbul, Turkey Istanbul is one of those ports that makes history come to life. I had a chance to walk back in time to visit Istanbul’s Ottoman past and I also had a chance to enjoy some of the wonderful food and culture from the region. Sadly my time in the city was…
Hong Kong's Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
Hong Kong’s new cruise terminal The $1 billion, Norman Foster-designed space will allow mega ships to dock in Hong Kong. Now cruise visitors will have two terminals that they could be embarking and debarking from. Make sure to note either Ocean Terminal or Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to avoid confusion. Hong Kong’s Kai…
Photo Moment: Jamaica Cruising
Destination: Western Caribbean Cruise with a port call to Jamaica [slickr-flickr tag=”Caribbean”] Jamaica is a popular destinations in the Western Caribbean inviting cruise visitors to relax and enjoy the “no problem” way of life. The water is crystal-clear and the people are so happy to welcome you to their tropical paradise. Port Buzz –…
Port Buzz: Valletta, Malta
Information for cruise visitors to Malta Helpful tips and ideas for Mediterranean cruise visitors calling on Valletta, Malta. Described as a city ‘built by gentlemen for gentlemen’, Valletta is home to over 300 places of interest. Imagine sailing into a historic port which hosted famous explorers and traders, from the Phoenicians to the Romans and…
Port Guides
Port Guides (updated Jan 2018) There are two necessary steps to planning a cruise: picking a cruise ship and deciding where to go. One way to decide where to cruise is to look at the cruise ports that a ship will call on to decide if that port-of-call is of interest and if that destination…
Port Buzz: Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands, Spain via Silversea
Port Buzz: Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands, Spain Silversea Silver Spirit called on Santa Cruz de La Palma, the capital of the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands. This marks our final full-day in port before debarking tomorrow in Las Palmas. The ship is very close to town so…