Author: Cruiser Evan
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Cruises to the Panama Canal
The title “Cruises to the Panama Canal” contains an important preposition, “to.” The word “to” is significant in this instance because it distinguishes cruises to the Panama Canal from cruises through the Panama Canal, which are also called transcanal cruises. The latter are offered infrequently because they are repositioning cruises, whereas cruises to the Panama Canal are offered more consistently throughout the year. Having already covered transcanal cruise and how to book them, we decided to focus on cruises that merely visit the Panama Canal and then return to their port of departure. Below you will find an overview of these cruises to the Panama Canal. Read more […] -
Transcanal Cruises: How To Book a Cruise through the Panama Canal
Transcanal cruises, which are cruises through the Panama Canal, appeal to a lot of different people. First, there are people who want to cruise to the general region of the world where the Panama Canal is located. One needn’t take a transcanal cruise in particular to visit this area, but it’s a good option that covers a lot of territory, including parts of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Second, there are people who specifically want to see the Panama Canal – because it’s an engineering marvel, it’s of enormous historical importance, etc. – and a transcanal cruise is the perfect way to do this. Third, there are people who want to take a transcanal cruise as a way to travel from region of the country to another via a scenic ocean route. (Of course, one could have multiple motivations for taking a transcanal cruise.) Given the broad appeal of transcanal cruises, we thought we would explain how to book a cruise through the Panama Canal. Read more […] -
Transcanal Cruises: Sailing Through the Panama Canal
A transcanal cruise is any cruise that traverses a canal, just as a transatlantic cruise is any cruise that traverses the Atlantic. However, in the world of cruising, a transcanal cruise has a more precise meaning, as it generally refers to a cruise through the Panama Canal in particular. Transcanal cruises are a great way to see a lot of the world in a short amount of time and they have become quite popular, so we wanted to explain the basics of these cruises to anyone interested in taking one. What exactly does a transcanal cruise involve, and what are some transcanal cruising options? Read more […] -
The Love Boat and Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is sometimes called the “Love Boat cruise line,” which is completely inexplicable unless you’re familiar with The Love Boat television series and Princess Cruises’ role therein. Princess Cruises played an essential role in The Love Boat, and Princess Cruises came to prominence largely because of its role in the hit television series; in fact, cruising itself came to prominence in part because of the show. Below we explain the precise connection between Princess Cruises and The Love Boat. If anyone ever asks you why Princess Cruises is called the “Love Boat cruise line,” you’ll have a ready answer. Read more […] -
The Port City of Galveston: Things to See and Do Before Leaving on a Cruise
The port city of Galveston serves cruise vacationers who do not have easy access to the major ports on the East and West Coasts, at least if one is looking to sail to the Caribbean (the only destination of cruises from Galveston). Located right below Houston, Texas, the Port of Galveston is easier and cheaper to get to for many in the central United States. For this reason, you might find yourself in the port city of Galveston before or after you cruise, so below we have compiled some things to see and do while you are there. While there aren’t as many things to see and do in Galveston (a small city) as there are in major U.S. cities with cruise ports, you nevertheless won’t have any trouble finding things to do before you cruise or after you return. Read more […] -
The Port City of Philadelphia: Things to See and Do Before Leaving on a Cruise
You probably don’t think of Philadelphia as a port city for cruises, and the reason you don’t think of Philadelphia as a port city for cruises is that it isn’t, at least not at the moment. Why, then, are we writing about the things to see and do before leaving on a cruise from Philadelphia? For one, there recently were and therefore probably will be cruises from Philadelphia in the near future, and when that day comes, you’ll be glad you know what to do if you find yourself in Philadelphia for a cruise. Two, there actually are cruises from Philadelphia – they are just short trips that don’t stray too far from the city, as opposed to, say, week-long trips to the Caribbean. So, while there currently aren’t major cruises from Philadelphia, you still may find yourself in the city for a cruise, and below we tell you the things you can see and do as you wait to depart. Read more […]
