Author: Cruiser Evan
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The Port City of New York: Things to Do and See Before Leaving on a Cruise
It is in many ways absurd to write about what you can see and do in New York before leaving on a cruise. One of the most famous cities in the world, bursting with culture and global significance, there is almost nothing you can’t do in New York City. For this reason, it is also somewhat questionable to refer to New York as a “port city,” as if the port is the reason New York is notable. (Then again, it is in fact a port city, and we’ve called other major cities “port cities,” so we’re comfortable Read more […] -
Spa Cruises: A Guide
All cruises are spa cruises, at least in the sense that essentially every cruise ship of every major cruise line has a spa on board. Like swimming pools, live entertainment, and casinos, spas are simply a part of the cruise experience. However, this isn’t to say that all cruise spas are equal, or that every cruise can be regarded as a “spa cruise” in the same way. On some ships, spas are merely one amenity among many, and the spa’s offerings are not emphasized above any other diversion. One other Read more […] -
Carnival Brings Carnival Splendor to Norfolk, Virginia
We recently wrote about the things you can see and do in Norfolk, Virginia before leaving on a cruise. However, it may not be clear why you’d ever be in Norfolk, Virginia to take a cruise in the first place, especially considering that Carnival, the only cruise line to operate out of the Port of Norfolk in recent years, hasn’t been sailing from there recently. As it turns out, Carnival will in fact be operating out of Norfolk again soon, starting in May 2015, although the cruise line will only sail a single ship, the Carnival Splendor, from the port a handful of times per year. Nevertheless, this is big news in the cruise industry world, so below we’ve compiled all the relevant details about Carnival’s return to Norfolk, Virginia, including when and to where the Carnival Splendor will sail starting in 2015. Read more […] -
The Port City of Norfolk, Virginia: Things to See and Do Before Leaving on a Cruise
The Port of Norfolk, Virginia is not known for its heavy cruise traffic. In recent years, only Carnival has operated out of the port, and in 2014, even Carnival stopped offering cruises out of Norfolk, Virginia. However, Carnival is returning the Virginia port to offer seasonal cruises in 2015 on the Carnival Splendor, which will sail to the Bahamas and Bermuda. Norfolk is by no means a major cruise port, but tens of thousands of people will soon be cruising from the port each year, and if you are one of these people, here are some things to see and do before leaving on a cruise from Norfolk, Virginia. Read more […] -
Hawaii Cruises: Cruises to Hawaii
Hawaii is a world-famous vacation destination, but it isn’t necessarily known as a cruise destination, at least relatively speaking. However, there are plenty of cruises to Hawaii, and they are quite diverse; for this reason, it is helpful to have a guide of the various cruises to Hawaii. We have therefore composed a guide of the cruises to Hawaii, wherein we organize the different types of cruises to Hawaii, as well as list the main cruise lines that sail to Hawaii. This is first and foremost an informative overview that seeks to organize the various cruises to Hawaii, but it will also indirectly help with practical considerations, like how to book a cruise to Hawaii. Read more […] -
The Port of New Orleans (Port Nola or PortNO): Things to See and Do Before Leaving on a Cruise
In a recent article about what to see and do in Mobile, Alabama, we noted the similarities between Mobile and New Orleans, where Port Nolo (or PortNO) is located, and said that a trip to the former can be a lot like a trip to the latter. But you know what is even more like New Orleans? New Orleans itself, and there is no replacing a visit to the Crescent City, home of the New Orleans Saints, setting of The Confederacy of Dunces, and all around cool city. It is therefore an ideal place to spend some time before leaving on a cruise from the city (most likely to the Caribbean for obvious geographical reasons). If you build an extra day or two into your trip, here are some things to see and do in New Orleans before you set sail. Read more […]
