Wherever your cruise ship takes you, one thing you can be certain of is that you will encounter local artwork. It may be a statue, or a mural, or a sandcastle or something that you’re not quite sure what it is, but it will always be interesting. In years of cruising, we’ve admired (okay, at least looked at) a variety of such works of art…
On this street in San Juan, Puerto Rico…a powerful message open to interpretation.
If you can't find the real thing in Alaska, and often you can't, there's always a museum version.
The pretty town of Arica in northern Chile always has to make its statues earthquake-proof.
In Valencia, Spain, a colorful expression of nations sends travelers looking for their 'home' statue.
If you've ever departed from or arrived in San Francisco, you know all about this part of Fisherman's Wharf.
Bermuda has no shortage of works like this, which add to the charm of a charming island.
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Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas
3 nights
December 11, 2015
Miami (return): CocoCay, Nassau
Inside: $169
Cost per day: $56
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