Practical guides for every port of call, written for cruisers who want to make the most of their time ashore.
Photo by Fernando Jorge on Unsplash Whether you are stepping off a ship for the first time or returning to a familiar itinerary, the guides here cover what actually matters: how to get ashore, what is worth your time, and where to eat when you get there.
Port guides, route overviews, and practical advice on everything from packing to excursion decisions, all in one place.
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The capital of the European Arctic, wrapped around a sheltered strait between island and mainland. A guide to the Prostneset berth, the white sails of the Arctic Cathedral, the Fjellheisen cable car above the city,…
Read GuideBrowse by region and find the ports that make an itinerary worth sailing.
A circle around a country larger than Ireland but home to fewer than four hundred thousand people, calling at towns that sit…
Explore RouteThe shortest serious cruise you can sail from Britain: out of Southampton on a Friday evening and into a foreign city by…
Explore RouteThe rare cruise that leaves Southampton and, without a flight, strings together Belfast, the Hebrides, the Northern Isles and the Firth of…
Explore RouteFrom what to pack to how tender ports work, practical advice for every stage of your cruise.
Your ship is in La Spezia for nine hours. Do you chase all five villages, pick two and slow down,…
Read TipWhat UK cruise passengers actually need for a Turkish port call in 2026. The short answer is a passport with…
Read TipBook a Princess cruise and you are really choosing a fare, not just a drinks package. A plain guide to…
Read TipEvery guide covers getting ashore, transport options, excursions, where to eat and what to skip. The detail that is missing from most cruise planning resources.
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From choosing your itinerary and packing your bags to going ashore and booking excursions, everything you need is in one place, before and during your trip.