Ports

Destinations

Ports: Malaysia

  MELAKA Who goes there: Costa, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Silversea Cruises. Cruisers like: The influences of traders and colonists – Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese, Malay and British – all come together here. An […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
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Ports: Japan

  AOMORI Who goes there: Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, Silversea. Cruisers like: There isn’t a lot to see in Aomori itself, but there are plenty of attractions nearby. A […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
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Ports: Indonesia

  BENOA, BALI Who goes there: Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean. Cruisers like: If time allows, visitors take a day trip to the volcanoes and temples […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
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Ports: China

DALIAN Who goes there: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn, Silversea. Cruisers like: Dalian is famous for its lawns, squares, fountains and gardens. Its former mayor started […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
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Ports: Cambodia

  PHNOM PENH Who goes there: AmaWaterways, Aqua Expeditions, Avalon Waterways, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Cruisers like: Phnom Penh is a place of extremes. Remnants of elegant French colonial architecture and the magnificent Royal […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
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Top 5 things to see and do in the Caribbean

The Caribbean. It is made up of 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. It has six official languages, including; Spanish; French; English; Dutch; Haitian Creole; and Papiamento (a blend of Portuguese and Spanish). And it […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 19 2013
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Region Spotlight- Sydney & Beyond

Few would dispute that Sydney is one of the most spectacular ports in the world to sail into. But beyond the scenic beauty of its ocean and harbour setting, Australia’s premier city offers world-class shopping […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 28 2013
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The best cruise ports in Alaska

Seattle and Vancouver are the obvious departure points for Alaska but starting in San  Francisco, Los Angeles or San Diego makes for a glorious  Pacific coastal start to the adventure.  When Johnny Horton first sang […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 11 2013
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Juneau – Port Review

Inaccessible by road and surrounded by a combination of mountains and nature, Juneau is an unusual state capital......

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 25 2011
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Falmouth – Port Review

This new port of call on Jamaica’s north coast is 29 kilometres from Montego Bay, and one of the Caribbean’s best-preserved Georgian towns with plenty of colonial flavour.....

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 4 2011
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Genoa

Italy’s largest port is also the hub of its shipbuilding industry, and at first glance seems to have little to recommend it. However, just a kilometre east is Porto Antico, the old port, with charming cobblestone streets, ancient churches, grand palaces and fascinating museums.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 24 2010
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Turkish Delight – Popular ports in Turkey

Ancient temples, bazaars and amphitheatres, key military and archeological sites, yacht-studded bays and wonderful food and wine: Turkey has much to reward the curious visitor.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 27 2010