Kagoshima is located at the southwestern tip of the southern island of Kyūshū. It has been nicknamed the “Naples of the Eastern world” for its warm climate, its bay location and its nearby active stratovolcano, Sakurajima. The city was officially founded on April 1, 1889. One area of particular note is its historical importance involvingContinue reading “Port Call Kagoshima, Japan”
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Yokohama Cruise Port To Tokyo
Cruise Port of Yokohama to Central Tokyo And Narita Airport Getting to and from your cruise in Yokohama can be a challenge. Taxis and transfers can be expensive and navigating public transportation requires a bit of research and dealing with a difficult language issue. In years of traveling the world, Japan was probably the mostContinue reading “Yokohama Cruise Port To Tokyo”
Port Of Call Columbo, Sri Lanka
The Capital of Sri Lanka, Columbo is an interesting mix of a modern metropolis and traditional Asian city. Winding streets packed with small shops and stalls mixed in with skyscrapers, temples, city markets and parks. Sri Lanka is officially a Buddhist country, while Sri Lankans practice a variety of religions. About 70% of Sri LankansContinue reading “Port Of Call Columbo, Sri Lanka”
Cruising Alaska This Summer?
Read About Getting To Your Vancouver Cruise Port HERE… Exploring The Cruise Ports Of Alaska Already booked an Alaska cruise or maybe you’re only thinking about one, we’ve got some great information to help you get the most from that Alaska trip. First, chances are you’ll be sailing from Vancouver, Canada and you can saveContinue reading “Cruising Alaska This Summer?”
Cruise Port Mumbai, India
The Port of Call of Mumbai, India Mumbai International Airport officially is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), formerly known as Sahar International Airport. It is the second busiest airport in India in terms of passenger traffic. The first thing you’ll need to understand when visiting India is you’re going to be engaging with theContinue reading “Cruise Port Mumbai, India”
Port of Call Goa, India
The colonial era of Goa is a complex story, shaped by conquest, Christianity and commerce, beginning with the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century. It became the center of the Portuguese Asian trade and was a major Christian religious center. Where Your Ship Docks The Goa Cruise Port is located in the cityContinue reading “Port of Call Goa, India”
