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Seward Alaska A Port of Call

The Cruise Port of Seward Seward is an important port for Alaska cruises. It is significantly farther north than other Alaska cruise ports and for many cruises it’s a turn-around port, meaning the end of one cruise and the start of another. It’s biggest attraction is that it’s a departure city for the Alaska RailroadContinue reading “Seward Alaska A Port of Call”

Port of Ravenna on the Italian Adriatic Coast

Ravenna, A Jewel On The Northern Adriatic Ravenna in the northern Italian province of Emilia Romagna is a bit off usual cruise itineraries but is gaining in interest. Located only two and a half hours from Venice by train and with frequent service starting at €12 it is a popular day trip for people visiting Venice. Ravenna,Continue reading “Port of Ravenna on the Italian Adriatic Coast”

Đà Nẵng, Vietnam A Port of Call

Visiting Da Nang and Nearby Hoi An Vietnam Downtown Da Nang is a modern cosmopolitan city, with an impressive skyline, major shopping options, parks, walking malls, and a beautiful beach. The Han River runs through the center of the city, and is crossed by four incredible bridges. The bridges offer an incredible light display ofContinue reading “Đà Nẵng, Vietnam A Port of Call”

Rhodes Greece, A Port Of Call

Rhodes (Greek: Ρόδος, romanized: Ródos [ˈroðos]) is the largest of the Dodecanese islands of Greece and is also the island group’s capital. The island was the site of the legendary Colossus of Rhodes, a statue of the Greek sun-god Helios, erected by Chares of Lindos in 280 BC. It was one of the Seven WondersContinue reading “Rhodes Greece, A Port Of Call”

Cruise Port Santorini Greece

Officially the Greek island of Thera But Popularly Referred To As Santorini Cruise ships visiting Santorini will usually anchor out and tender in to the Old Port area. The anchorage is actually the caldera of an ancient volcano and the steep cliffs ringing the lagoon are what remains of the island after the massive explosion.Continue reading “Cruise Port Santorini Greece”

Cruising Through The Panama Canal

Above: A Holland America ship enters a lock on the left while a dry cargo ship gets ready to enter the lock on the right and a tanker exits the locks heading west. The best way to experience the canal is on a cruise ship. Generally these cruises start from major cruise ports of Miami,Continue reading “Cruising Through The Panama Canal”