Kusadasi, Turkey • A Port Of Call

Kusadasi is a beach resort town and a favorite cruise ship destination. It is only 12 miles from the port to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the areas major attractions. Kusadasi is considered one of the most important destination cities in the Aegean because of its important historical sites that include Ephesus andContinue reading “Kusadasi, Turkey • A Port Of Call”

Juneau, Alaska -A Port of Call

A Day in Juneau Probably the most isolated state capital in the United States and one of two that you cannot drive to (Hawaii). It is also one of the most frequented cities on Alaska cruise itineraries. Besides being isolated and the states capital it also has a much to offer. Where Your Ship DocksContinue reading “Juneau, Alaska -A Port of Call”

Mediterranean Cruise Itineraries – An Introduction

Planing On 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.Continue reading “Mediterranean Cruise Itineraries – An Introduction”

Sint Maarten, A Caribbean Port of Call

General – This island is divided into two parts, Sint Maarten is the Dutch side while Saint Martin is the French side. It is a favorite cruise destination because the cruise port can handle numerous large cruise ships at one time. The cruise ships dock at the Dutch Sint Maarten while the French Saint MartinContinue reading “Sint Maarten, A Caribbean Port of Call”

The Port Of Cozumel Mexico

Port of Call The Island Of Cozumel This port of call is often referred to as Cozumel, but it is actually island on the southeast coast of Mexico and the actual port city is San Miguel de Cozumel. Located off the Yucatan peninsula it is part of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo and aContinue reading “The Port Of Cozumel Mexico”

Port Of Call Portland Maine

Spending a day in Portland Maine This charming city is a popular port of call for New England cruises particularly in the fall along with cruises visiting Canada’s Maritime Provinces and Old Quebec. Called Machigonne by the original Native Americans the Portland peninsula was settled by the British in 1632 as a trading port. DevelopmentContinue reading “Port Of Call Portland Maine”