Cruising Tips and Destinations.
What better way is there to visit the islands of Hawaii than by cruise ship? The cruise will sail through the beautiful Pacific Ocean to the volcanic islands of Oahu, Big Island, Kauai and Maui where you can see several islands, not just one as with a regular holiday. Cruise lines which specialize in this itinerary include Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL), Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival, Cunard … [Read more...]
One of the best ways to experience a taste of South America is on a South American cruise. Celebrity cruises sail out of Valparaiso, Chile from November to April and offer a great itinerary. Highlights of the trip include visiting Puerto Montt in the Chilean fjords with trips to the beautiful Chilean Lake District; sailing through the Magellan Straits to Punta Arenas and a stop in Ushuaia, the … [Read more...]
Some of the best cruises in the world for scenery are those which sail in the Norwegian fjords. Costa Cruises, MSC, Norway Fjord Cruises and Hurtigruten offer some of the best Norwegian cruises. Sailing between snow-capped mountains in mirror-like fjords, the cruise ships pass isolated fishing villages along the coast of Norway which are almost cut off from civilization except by boat. Each port … [Read more...]
Bahamas Cruises Bahamas cruises are an extremely popular route offering almost guaranteed sunshine, temperatures over 80F year round, white sand beaches and the clearest aquamarine water you will ever see. Carnival Cruise Lines, amongst others, offers short 2 and 3 night cruises from Miami and Fort Lauderdale whilst Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Cunard, Disney, Princess and Norwegian Cruise Lines … [Read more...]
Gambling Cruises have been popular with gamblers for many years and even today large cruise ships cannot open their casinos until the boat has sailed three miles offshore and is considered to be in international waters. The interesting way that this ‘three-mile rule’ came into being dates back to the 19th century, when 3 miles was considered the maximum distance that cannons from the shore … [Read more...]
Visiting the historic cities of Europe is a wonderful experience and one of the best ways to see them is on a cruise. European hotels are notoriously expensive, particularly in classic cities such as Venice, Rome and Monte Carlo. The roads are busy and drivers, particularly in Italy, are quite crazy. Car hire is expensive and some countries drive on the opposite side of the road. Booking a … [Read more...]
While children and families are warmly welcomed aboard most cruises, some cruise lines are more family-oriented than others. All cruise boats have family cabins sleeping up to 4 persons and interconnecting cabins are usually available on certain decks. Cruises are very family friendly and allow freedom for youngsters that could not be enjoyed in a hotel and resort vacation ashore. Provided … [Read more...]
Although once the domain of the hardy explorer, with the advent of cruises for the mass market Alaska is now accessible to most adventurous tourists. During the summer months, many cruise lines ply the Gulf of Alaska calling in at ports such as Juneau, Sitka, Skagway, Haines and Ketchikan. Glacier Bay National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and deservedly so although there are plenty of … [Read more...]
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