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Top 10 Most Visited Cruise Ports From the US

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We have made a list of the 10 most popular cruise ports or destinations visited from the United States along with some of the perks of these locations.  The Caribbean sees more cruise traffic than anywhere else in the world, and it’s not an accident that so many cruisers are drawn to these exotic locations.  [...]

Key West Review

Key West Cruise Port

The popular cruise port of Key West, Florida has something to offer everyone.  This small island is the home of Truman’s Little White House, the Ernest Hemingway Home, Duval St, the Southernmost Point in the continental United States, and Sloppy Joes, the place where Jimmy Buffet got his start in Key West.  There are usually between 1-3 [...]

Ocho Rios Cruise Port Review & Tips

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Ocho Rios, Jamaica is most famously known as the home of Dunn’s River Falls. Ocho Rios is Spanish for “Eight Rivers” and gives cruisers a chance to experience some Jamaican culture. One important thing to know about Ocho Rios and other ports in Jamaica is that the locals can be a bit aggressive as they try to [...]

Grand Cayman Cruise Port Review & Tips

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After recently spending some time on Grand Cayman Island, I would like to offer some tips for when your cruise stops in the Caymans.  The Caymans are known for their crystal clear water, high-end shopping, awesome reefs for scuba diving and snorkeling, and the one of a kind Stingray City. Due to the coral reefs, cruise [...]

Singapore’s $400 Million Terminal to Attract More Cruise Ships

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In 2011 Singapore was the port for 942,000 cruise passengers, which was a huge 20% increase from the passengers that passed through Singapore in 2009.  Both the increase in economic growth in Southeast Asia and the popular tourist attractions that Singapore offers have lead to this increase.  But now the popular port is getting a [...]

Costa Maya Port Review from My Western Caribbean Cruise

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I wanted to write this review of Costa Maya after spending a day at this port while sailing on a western Caribbean cruise with MSC. Costa Maya is a growing tourist region in Mexico that boarders along the Caribbean, but it wasn’t until 2001 that this port was opened to cruise ships.  Ever since cruise [...]

Cozumel Review: One Day at Port Driving Around Cozumel

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I recently had the opportunity to spend an entire day at port in Cozumel.  This is definitely a popular cruise location, and I had the chance to see why as I drove around the entire island and explored a few little great places along the way. As soon as my wife and I got off [...]

St Thomas/St John Cruise Port Tips

Charlotte Amalie St Thomas

St. Thomas, the shopping capital of the Caribbean, is one of the most popular cruise ports in the world.  St Thomas along with neighboring island St. John, make up two-thirds of the U.S. Virgin Islands.  (St Croix is 40 miles south)  The cruise port is in the capital Charlotte Amalie and there are 3-8 cruise [...]

Great Stirrup Cay Review and Tips

The beach on Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Cruise Line was the first to purchase their own private tropical island.  Great Stirrup Cay  is the perfect stop for laying on a tropical beach, laying on a hammock between palm trees, and to go snorkeling.  Last year, Norwegian announced a $25 million renovation to the island that will add many great features. Ships are unable [...]

Nassau Bahamas Review and Tips

The Atlantis Resort in Nassau

Nassau, the Capital of the Bahamas, has something to offer for everyone.  Since there are usually 4 or 5 cruise ships in Nassau everyday, the port area always has a lot going on.  There are many local shops, stores, and a straw market all within walking distance of your ship. The Queens Staircase, Fort Charlotte, and Fort Montagu are [...]