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How to Get from Rome to Civitavecchia Cruise Port (Train, Transfer and Coach)
The fastest and cheapest way from Rome to Civitavecchia cruise port is the train from Roma Termini : under an…
Venice Cruise Port Guide: Grand Canal, St Mark’s and Getting the Most from a Day Ashore
Venice no longer allows large cruise ships into the historic lagoon. Ships now dock at Porto Marghera on the mainland,…
Lisbon Cruise Port Guide: Alfama, Belém and How to Make the Most of a Port Day
Lisbon spreads across seven hills above the Tagus, and moving between the Alfama, Belém, and the historic centre takes longer…
Canary Islands Port Transport Guide: Las Palmas, Santa Cruz and Arrecife
Getting from ship to shore in the Canary Islands is straightforward once you know which terminal you are using and…
Kotor Cruise Port Guide: Old Town Walls, Fortress Climb and the Bay
Kotor's medieval old town sits two minutes from the gangway, enclosed in walls that climb the cliff face behind the…
Split Cruise Port Guide: Diocletian’s Palace, Hvar Day Trip and the Riva
Split's Diocletian's Palace is not a museum — it is a living neighbourhood where restaurants, apartments, and a cathedral converted…
Canary Islands Cruise Weather by Month: What to Expect and What to Pack
The Canary Islands sit close enough to the African coast to stay mild when northern Europe is cold, which makes…
Adriatic Cruise Guide: Dubrovnik, Kotor and Croatia’s Walled Cities
An Adriatic itinerary puts more UNESCO World Heritage coastline within walking distance of the ship than almost any other route:…
Dubrovnik Cruise Port Guide: Old Town Walls, Cable Car and Lokrum Day Plans
Dubrovnik's Old Town sits behind limestone walls built in the 14th century, and walking the 1.9 km circuit along the…
Norwegian Fjords Cruise Guide: Fjords, Villages and the Midnight Sun
Sailing into a Norwegian fjord at dawn, with sheer cliff walls rising hundreds of metres from flat water and waterfalls…
Stavanger Cruise Port Guide: Strandkaien vs Somaneset and Lysefjord Options
Stavanger's port day depends almost entirely on where your ship berths. Ships at Strandkaien dock steps from the wooden houses…
How Early Should You Return to Your Cruise Ship? (Port Day Timing Guide)
Getting your return timing right is one of the simplest ways to improve a port day. Return too early and…