Guide to Cruise Ports
Guide to Cruise Ports and Terminals
There are many wonderful American cruise ports to visit in Hawaii, Alaska and New England. Most cruises depart from Florida, Seattle and Honolulu.
The Port of Vancouver is the main departure port for Alaska-bound cruises. Cruise to Atlantic Canada and New England depart from Quebec City.
The ports of Barcelona, Venice and Rome are the primary departure ports in Europe. Dubrovnik, Kotor and Valletta are popular ports-of-call.
Popular Caribbean cruise ports include Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, Grenada and St. Lucia. Cruises leave from Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Port Canaveral.
Australian and New Zealand Cruise Ports
Explore Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Island from Sydney or Melbourne. Transpacific cruises are also available from North America.
Cruise passengers are now exploring Asia by cruise ship. Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore are all exotic destinations.
Top cruise destinations on the Baltic Sea include Copenhagen, Helsinki, St. Petersburg (Russia), Skagen, Stockholm and Tallinn (Estonia)
In addition to the Ports of Rome and Venice, popular cruise destinations include Genoa, Livorno (Tuscany), Naples, Salerno and Messina.
Spanish Riviera ports include Alicante, Cartagena, La Coruna and Malaga. The Atlantic ports of Tenerife, Palma and Las Palmas are also popular.
Greece has long been a top cruise destination. The Port of Piraeus in Athens is the main departure port for Greek cruises. Corfu is a popular port-of-call.
Most cruises depart from the Ports of Tokyo or Yokohama. Hiroshima, Kagoshima, Kochi, Nagasaki and Osaka/Kyoto are popular cruise ports.
In addition to the Port of Lisbon, Ponta Delgada and Madeira are popular Portuguese ports-of-call.
Croatia is rapidly becoming one of Europe's most popular cruise ship destinations. Discover its cruise ports and its top tourist attractions.
Popular cruise ports on the Mexican Riviera include the ports of Cabo San Lucas, Manzanillo, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.
What are your favorite cruise ports? Which ones would you avoid? Please share your experiences with fellow cruise passengers!