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 Port experience: Icy Strait Point
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 Port insights: Haugesund
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 Port insights: Skjolden
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 Port Experience: Zeebrugge to Bruges
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 Port Experience: Hamburg
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 Port Experience: Venice
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
If you’re like us and you want to chase the sun and feel some warmth as soon as you arrive at a ship then a flying out to a to a destination in warmer climes is the perfect way to start your holiday. Understanding the Concept of a Fly Cruise A fly cruise involves flying… Continue reading What is a fly cruise and why is it a good idea?
Ancient Olympia: the birth place of the Olympic Games. However, it is more than just a historical slight, the town of Olympia offers plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to recover after exploring the archaeological site. When you see Olympia on your cruise itinerary it’s worth pointing out that you’ll dock in Katakolon and will… Continue reading Port Experience: Ancient Olympia
Naples, the gateway to so many bucket list attractions including the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii and the island of Capri. However, if you're looking for something a bit closer to the port and to take in the city of Naples then ‘Underground Naples’ is the trip for you. After visiting Naples a few times previously on… Continue reading Port Experience: Naples
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