Let’s just say: if every port day started with wine and ended with a view of an active volcano, I may never come home.
On our first day docked in Naples, Italy, we booked what turned out to be the perfect cruise excursion: a Wine Tasting Mount Vesuvius experience through Viator, hosted by City Vision Tours.
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So you’ve booked your cruise (yay!), and now you’re eyeing that countdown app as if it’s your full-time job. But as embarkation day creeps closer, you might be wondering: What actually happens when I get to the port? Understanding Cruise Embarkation Day: What to Expect + Tips for a Smooth Start.
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I admit that over the last 20+ years of cruising, my general packing list hasn’t changed much. However, I add and subtract a few things each year, fine-tuning my list as my needs change. In this post, I’ll share 15 Amazon cruise essentials I’m loving in 2025 (and beyond). All of these items have been personally tested on more than one cruise.
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You’ve spent hours planning your cruise and choosing your port day activities but have you considered your transportation in port? In many ports of call, the taxi service can be quite easy and reliable if you know how to manage the system. Some ports, have clear signs with a queue and posted “flat rates” while others are a bit more obscure and require negotiation. In this post, I’ll share 7 Helpful Tips for Taking Taxis in Foreign Ports.
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The Panama Canal is a bucket-list destination for many cruisers. It’s a marvel of engineering and history, but here’s the thing—a Panama Canal cruise is not easy to check off your bucket list.
In this post, I’ll share why Panama Canal cruises aren’t easy to book and how we found an alternative. A Royal Caribbean Panama Canal Shore Excursion: Agua Clara Locks and Fort San Lorenzo Tour.
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