Acapulco

Why Independent Shore Excursions in Acapulco Are Worth Every Minute

Reading Time: 8 minutesHollywood Called It Paradise First: Why Independent Shore Excursions in Acapulco Are Worth Every Minute By GEOFF CAPLAN Cliff divers, colonial fortresses, a legendary lagoon, and a silver city in the mountains — all without the cruise line markup Acapulco is one of those ports that has a reputation older than most cruise ships. Generations […]

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Ketchikan Alaska Shore Excursions

The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan

Reading Time: 8 minutesThe Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan: A Shore Excursion Guide for Cruise Passengers By GEOFF CAPLAN Most people don’t expect to spend part of an Alaska port day watching a log rolling competition. Most people who do are glad they made that call. Ketchikan tends to generate a lot of pre-cruise research. Travelers read […]

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Canelobre Caves Shore Excursion from Alicante

Reading Time: 6 minutesCanelobre Caves Shore Excursion from Alicante: A Complete Guide for Cruise Travelers By GEOFF CAPLAN A cave the size of a cathedral sits just outside Alicante, and most cruise passengers walk right past the chance to see it. Alicante shows up on a lot of Mediterranean cruise itineraries, and most of the day-in-port guides point […]

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Check Out Akureyi, Iceland

Reading Time: 6 minutesBy GEOFF CAPLAN When most people plan a cruise to Iceland, their minds instantly hop to Reykjavik. They think of the colorful city streets, the iconic Golden Circle, and the famous Blue Lagoon. Reykjavik is fantastic, no doubt about it. But if your cruise itinerary includes a stop at the top of the island in […]

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Juneau: A Wonderful Shore Excursion

Reading Time: 5 minutesJuneau: A Wonderful Shore Excursion By GEOFF CAPLAN Juneau is not your average port of call. Tucked between the Gastineau Channel and the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains, Alaska’s capital city delivers the kind of scenery that stops people mid-sentence. For cruisers sailing Alaska’s Inside Passage, a stop in Juneau is one of the […]

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Alaska Shore Excursions

It’s Nice in Icy Strait

Reading Time: 5 minutes  It’s Nice in Icy Strait By GEOFF CAPLAN There are Alaska port stops, and then there is Icy Strait Point. Cruisers who have been lucky enough to anchor here will tell you it hits differently than Juneau or Ketchikan. It is quieter, wilder, and somehow more Alaska than everywhere else on the itinerary combined. […]

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Fabulous Shore Excursions | Alanya Turkey

Reading Time: 11 minutesFabulous Shore Excursions | Alanya Turkey Your Complete Guide to an Unforgettable Port Day By GEOFF CAPLAN If your cruise ship is calling at Alanya Turkey, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. This sun-drenched gem on the Turkish Riviera has a little something for everyone — ancient fortresses perched dramatically over the sea, caves […]

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Awesome Akureyri, Iceland

Reading Time: 10 minutesIndependent Shore Excursions in Akureyri, Iceland: Why Smart Cruisers Skip the Ship’s Tours Here’s a guide for cruise passengers who want more adventure, better value, and a guaranteed ride back to the ship. By GEOFF CAPLAN Planning a cruise stop in Akureyri, Iceland? Don’t just wander the dock or let the cruise line sell you […]

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Why Anchorage?

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhy Anchorage? The Ultimate Answer for Travelers Who Crave the Extraordinary By GEOFF CAPLAN There are destinations that check boxes, and then there are destinations that rewrite your entire understanding of what travel can be. Anchorage, Alaska, falls firmly into the second category. Nestled between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet, Alaska’s largest city is […]

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Amazing Shore Excursions In Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

Reading Time: 8 minutesAmazing Shore Excursions In Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece Why Agios Nikolaos Deserves More Than Just A Glance From The Deck By GEOFF CAPLAN Cruise ships don’t linger long in Agios Nikolaos. That’s the problem. The moment travelers step off the gangway and catch sight of the crystal-clear waters of Mirabello Bay, something shifts — a […]

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