Port Guides
Ports, two ways: boarding and ashore.
Home ports are about logistics - getting to the terminal and on the ship without stress. Day ports are about the few hours you get once you dock, and how to spend them well.
Home Ports
Getting to the terminal, where to stay the night before, and how boarding actually works at the ports cruises leave from.
Home port 11 Tips for Cunard QM2 Embarkation Day at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
Queen Mary 2 embarkation at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal has its quirks. Eleven things worth knowing before you turn up with your luggage.
Home port How to Get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to the Cruise Port (2026)
When I first started researching cruise departures from Vancouver, I was surprised by how many transport options there are from the airport to Canada Place.
Home port How to Get To and From the Port of Miami for Cruisers
PortMiami is located on Dodge Island, a man-made island connected to downtown Miami via the PortMiami Tunnel.
Home port Brightline: The Easiest Train Connection from the Port of Miami
Brightline is a privately operated high-speed rail service connecting Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando.
Home port 10 Top Tips for Boarding Royal Caribbean at Vancouver Port
Essential tips for boarding Royal Caribbean at Canada Place, Vancouver Port - covering check-in, security, Global Entry, and embarkation.
Day Ports
What to do with the hours you have when the ship docks - on foot, by taxi, or on the right excursion.
Day port Athens Cruise Port Guide (Piraeus): Everything You Need to Know
When I disembarked at Piraeus Cruise Port on a sweltering Greek morning, everyone was milling around trying to find their tour bus.
Day port Complete Guide to Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port 2026 (Port Everglades)
I first arrived in Fort Lauderdale in the late 1990s and stepped off the plane into that distinctive South Florida heat.
Day port Cannes Port Guide: What to Do When You Dock in the French Riviera
Cannes is one of the most glamorous cities on the French Riviera, known for luxury, decadence and celebrity culture.
Day port 6 Ways to Get from Ibiza Cruise Port to the Old Town
When your cruise docks at Ibiza's Port d'Eivissa, you're approximately 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) from Ibiza Old Town. Here are your transportation options.
Day port Haines for Cruisers: 11 Practical Tips to Make the Most of Your Visit
Port guide for cruisers visiting Haines, Alaska - covering Fort Seward, Hammer Museum, hiking, rafting, and free activities.
Day port Skagway for Cruisers: 10 Practical Tips to Make the Most of Your Visit
A practical port guide to Skagway, Alaska for cruise passengers with tips on excursions, free activities, dining, and the Gold Rush historical district.
Day port Juneau for Cruisers: 13 Practical Tips to Make the Most of Your Visit
A comprehensive Juneau port guide for cruise passengers covering excursions, whale watching, Mendenhall Glacier, dining, and free activities.
Day port Sitka for Cruisers: 13 Practical Tips to Make the Most of Your Visit
Port guide to Sitka, Alaska for cruise visitors covering transfers, shore excursions, wildlife, dining, and practical tips.