Southampton, besides being a cruise port of call, is also Great Britain’s largest cruise ship port. It is the most convenient port to London which is only 65 miles away with London’s three international airports. Southampton is also a major departure port for cruise itineraries to Scandinavia, Portugal, Spain, the Canary Islands, Azores as wellContinue reading “Port of Call Southampton, England”
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Cruise Port Akureyri, Iceland
Akureyri is one of the most popular cruise destinations in Iceland and it lies at the end of Iceland’s longest fjord, Eyjafjördur. Cruise ships will actually cross into the Arctic Circle to reach the fjord and Akureyri. This small but bustling town is the forth largest in Iceland and is the farthest north with aContinue reading “Cruise Port Akureyri, Iceland”
Ports of Call Hawaiʻi, The Big Island
Hawaiʻi [The Big Island], Hawaii – It is the largest island in the Hawaiian chain and the youngest geologically. There are five volcanoes on the Big Island that include Kohala, Mauna Kea, Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea. Three are considered active (Mauna Loa, Hualalai, and Kilauea) and the rest are considered dormant (Mauna Kea) orContinue reading “Ports of Call Hawaiʻi, The Big Island”
Port of Call Montevideo, Uruguay
A Day in the Port of Montevideo Tucked in between Brazil and Argentina along the South American coast is the county of Uruguay. Its capital and major port is the city of Montevideo where over half of the countries population of three million live. A frequent port on many South American cruise itineraries the cityContinue reading “Port of Call Montevideo, Uruguay”
The Port of San Diego
Port of Call San Diego in Southern California What’s not to like with a near perfect year-round temperature, 70 miles of coastline and beaches, a major U.S. Naval Base, an interesting historic area and world famous Balboa Park that features 17 museums, numerous galleries and performing arts venues including the incredible San Diego Zoo. ItContinue reading “The Port of San Diego”
Two Museums In Piraeus Greece
A Liberty Ship Museum Near Athens Greece I admit I have a special fondness for these WWII antiques having spent over two years at sea on one. So I was really surprised and pleased to find one set up as a museum in Piraeus harbor. During World War II American shipyards launched almost three thousandContinue reading “Two Museums In Piraeus Greece”
The Intentional Travelers 