The Vancouver Cruise Experience

If there’s a more beautiful arrival port than Vancouver — this side of Venice — we haven’t seen it. The one time we arrived at the Port of Vancouver, on the Coral Princess, it was breathtaking. Considering that we once lived there, that says something. Breathtaking, until we disembarked. Then, we were out of breath… Continue reading The Vancouver Cruise Experience

Relief for Customs Lines in Florida?

Twice last month we disembarked from a cruise ship at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. The first time, there was a short delay in clearing customs. The second time, it felt like we were at Disneyland or Disney World, in one of those never-ending lines that keep moving to think you're making progress. Yesterday…good news.… Continue reading Relief for Customs Lines in Florida?

Cruise Port — Cozumel Launch Pad To Yucatan, Too

This week, we're featuring ports you may find on your cruise itinerary, to give you a snapshot of what it's like, what ships usually go there and what some of the options are once you get off the ship. Today it's Cozumel, Mexico. If there's a cruise ship that goes to the Western Caribbean and… Continue reading Cruise Port — Cozumel Launch Pad To Yucatan, Too

Cruise Port: NOLA And The Long Road Back

Photo by M. Lamar Griffin, Sr. This week, we're featuring ports you may find on your cruise itinerary, to give you a snapshot of what it's like, what ships usually go there and what some of the options are once you get off the ship. Today it's New Orleans, Louisiana. This summer, it will be… Continue reading Cruise Port: NOLA And The Long Road Back

Cruise Port — Vancouver, Pretty As The Pictures

This week, we're featuring ports you may find on your cruise itinerary, to give you a snapshot of what it's like, what ships usually go there and what some of the options are once you get off the ship. Today it's Vancouver, British Columbia. It's unlikely you'll find a prettier port in which to arrive… Continue reading Cruise Port — Vancouver, Pretty As The Pictures