Category Archives: Cruising

The Port of Dunmore East & Waterford, Ireland

The port of Dunmore East is located very near the city of Waterford and while Dunmore East has a small harbor it is not an industrial port. The larger ships visiting are primarily cruise ships. The town itself is a quant seaside village with galleries, gift shops and restaurants and some nice walking trails alongContinue reading “The Port of Dunmore East & Waterford, Ireland”

Considering International Travel Insurance

A recent incident and a conversation with a traveling friend highlighted the confusion and importance of international travel insurance. To begin most people consider travel insurance too expensive and on top of that they see it as very confusing and there’s truth in those beliefs. Please note that this is written with a focus onContinue reading “Considering International Travel Insurance”

The Port of Grand Cayman

General – George Town, Grand Cayman is a major cruise destination for Western Caribbean cruises. It is a modern town famous for good duty free shopping and offering a number of good tour itineraries. The port requires tendering but the tender pier is right in the heart of town. The biggest attractions in Grand CaymanContinue reading “The Port of Grand Cayman”

Cruise And Venice, Italy – New Itineraries

One of the most popular cruise destinations on Mediterranean cruises has been Venice, Italy. For years there have been groups and organizations protesting what many claim could be serious damage to the buildings and canals of the water city caused by the large cruise ships. This has been countered by other groups that believe thatContinue reading “Cruise And Venice, Italy – New Itineraries”

Cruise Deals Hawaii

Cruising Hawaii! The American Paradise Is Waiting Cruising the Hawaiian Islands is an amazing experience, but it does offer a challenge. Because of U.S. maritime laws cruise ships have a challenge visiting Hawaii. Cruise ships are not allowed to embark passengers in one American port and disembark them in another unless the ship is staffedContinue reading “Cruise Deals Hawaii”