Looking for independent cruise port guides and firsthand shore excursion advice? Welcome to our complete collection of cruise port insights, tailored to help you navigate global destinations with confidence. Whether you are planning a self-guided day out to Bruges from Zeebrugge, catching the transit shuttles in Hamburg, booking independent excursions like the Loen Skylift in Olden, or exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Alaska’s Icy Strait Point, we have you covered. Discover practical travel tips, local transit advice, ship-to-city logistics, and destination itineraries designed to help you maximise your time ashore without the need for expensive cruise ship excursions.
The final port of call on our Fjords cruise saw us arrive in Norway’s fourth largest city: Stavanger. Whilst the sail into the port isn’t as breathtaking as the other ports, it certainly feels like you’re arriving back into civilisation. What can you do from the port Stavanger? From the port there are plenty of… Continue reading A RIB ride in Stavanger, Norway
Returning to Sky Princess for a second Norwegian Fjords cruise felt like a risk, but a rainy day in beautiful Bergen paid off perfectly. Here is how to navigate the city independently, find the best walking routes, and maximize your time ashore.
Located towards the end of Nordfjord, Olden is surrounded by stunning mountains and waterfalls offering a gateway to a range of adventures. Booking directly through Olden Adventure we opted for the Briksdal Glacier shuttle and the Loen Sky Lift, both offering a convenient pick-up on the quayside from where we’d docked. Booking the tours at… Continue reading Olden, Norway Cruise Port Guide
After a relaxing first day and a half at sea, the first port of our Alaskan adventure: Icy Strait, was finally coming into view. As you sail closer to docking, you’re taken aback by the green landscape; the serenity is broken by the sounds of one of the world’s longest zip lines sending adrenaline junkies… Continue reading Icy Straight Point, Alaska Cruise Port Guide
In the run up to our Norwegian Fjords cruise onboard Sky Princess we weren’t sure what to expect from Haugesund as we’d read many differing views of the port. Once again, we’d decided to do our own thing and take in the sights on offer. Disembarking in the rain, we were hoping that the weather… Continue reading Haugesund, Norway Cruise Port Guide
As with most ports during a Norwegian fjords cruise, there are plenty of options to keep you occupied in Skjolden. Read on to find out what we got up to during our time in this quaint town whilst sailing on Sky Princess. To prepare for our visit we did a lot of research on what… Continue reading Skjolden, Norway Cruise Port Guide
When arriving by cruise ship, you will dock in the Belgian port of Zeebrugge where you may wish to explore the local sites. The majority of tourists however, will head for the ever-popular city: Bruges. How do we get there? There are 3 main options and it will depend on your budget, as well as… Continue reading Zeebrugge to Bruges Cruise Port Guide
Heading on a Northern European cruise soon? Discover our top tips to help you maximise your time in port. First up: Hamburg Hamburg is one of Germany’s major cities and is crossed by hundreds of canals. When arriving by cruise ship, you will need to take a shuttle to head into the city centre; it’s… Continue reading Hamburg, Germany Cruise Port Guide
Spending a few days in Venice? Or perhaps your ship is sailing into nearby Trieste, which is just shy of two hours away by car. How can you maximise your time in the City of Bridges? We spent two days in Venice ahead of joining Celebrity Constellation and as we’ve found previously, being nearby the… Continue reading Venice, Italy Cruise Port Guide
We’ve had Spotify wrapped but what about Cruising Wrapped? Here’s what we’ve been up to whilst cruising this year. Ships sailed on: Celebrity Beyond, Marella Voyager and Marella Explorer. Ports visited: Civitavecchia, Katakolon, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Messina, Naples, Livorno, Palma de Mallorca, Olbia, Piombino, Villefranche, Palamós, Santa Cruz, Las Palmas, Arrecife, Peurto del Rossario and… Continue reading For The Love Of Cruise: 2023 Wrapped
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