Amsterdam, Heart of The Netherlands Approaching The Netherlands from the North Sea cruise ships navigate the North Sea Canal. The canal runs from the IJmuiden locks to the Coenhaven. East of the Coenhaven, the waterway is called the River IJ (both letters are capitalized) and continues up to the Oranjesluizen locks located in the easternContinue reading “Amsterdam • A Port of Call”
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Civitavecchia, Rome’s Port
Civitavecchia is a seaside city and the port serving the city of Rome. The city is serviced by frequent train service from Rome along with service to other Italian destinations. The Cruise port is only a short five or six block walk along the waterfront on Via Aurelia from the train station. Once inside theContinue reading “Civitavecchia, Rome’s Port”
Tenerife, Canary Islands Port of Call
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands Santa Cruz de Tenerife: The capital city of Tenerife is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a rich history and culture and cruise ships dock in the center of town. West of southern Morocco in the Atlantic Ocean sits a cluster of volcanic islands called The Canaries. The CanaryContinue reading “Tenerife, Canary Islands Port of Call”
Mediterranean Cruise Itineraries
Planing A Mediterranean Cruise Summer is the major cruising season in the Mediterranean and the major cruise lines are well established in the market and offer a wide variety of itineraries. There are a number of similarities in most itineraries with the two main embarkation ports being Barcelona and the port for Rome, Civitavecchia. Venice,Continue reading “Mediterranean Cruise Itineraries”
The Greek Island Of Mykonos
Mykonos The Greek islands attract people from all over the world and the most popular of these pieces of paradise is Mykonos. It features an exciting nightlife and a cosmopolitan atmosphere that attracts visitors of all ages who come for a number of reasons. The island is famous for partying, relaxation, picturesque villages and magnificentContinue reading “The Greek Island Of Mykonos”
Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Heart of The Netherlands Approaching The Netherlands from the North Sea cruise ships navigate the North Sea Canal. The canal runs from the IJmuiden locks to the Coenhaven. East of the Coenhaven, the waterway is called the River IJ (both letters are capitalized) and continues up to the Oranjesluizen locks located in the easternContinue reading “Amsterdam”
The Intentional Travelers 