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A Free Activity at St. George’s Cruise Port
If you’re looking for free things to do in Grenada when porting at St. George’s, I recommend visiting the Grenada House of Chocolate. Grenada isn’t a stop where the port is a destination, like Taino Bay or Grand Turk, nor is there a beach or pool accessible by foot. If you’re trying to save money on a taxi or excursion, the Grenada House of Chocolate is a free and fun option that is a short walk from the cruise terminal.Â
(Note: the streets of St. Ge...
Damajagua Falls Cruise Excursion
Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic is a popular cruise port. A well-known excursion there is Damajagua (pronounced Dah-muh-hog-wah) Waterfalls. Here are some things you should know.
Damajagua Waterfalls Excursion
Most of the cruise lines calling on Puerto Plata sell Damajagua Falls as an excursion, including admission and roundtrip transportation in the cost. Several independent tour operators offer this option, although c
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Submarine Excursions: What to Expect with this Unique Cruise Experience
Cruisers may hesitate to partake in a submarine excursion after the tragic implosion of the Titanic submarine in 2023. Although that was a completely different situation, tourists may wonder if a submarine or submersibles are safe. According to experts, yes they are. Here’s what you can expect if you brave a submarine excursion, or something similar, popular at port destinations such as Barbados, Cozumel, Aruba, and Bon
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Is it Better to Book Cruise Excursions on Your Own or Through the Cruise Line?
Once your cruise is booked, you’ll need to make some other important decisions, such as whether or not to book excursions at your ports of call and if you partake in these activities, whether you should book excursions on your own or directly through the cruise lines. Unless you’re a “get off at port and wander around on your own” type of person, you might want to think ahead and plan for what you’ll do on those days...
Cruise ATV Excursions
All-terrain vehicle (ATV) or utility task vehicle (UTV) excursions are popular options at many cruise ports, such as Cozumel, Grand Turk, Costa Maya, San Juan, Aruba, and others. I’ve always had my eye on such an excursion and I finally had the opportunity to do it at a recent stop in Basseterre, St. Kitts.
What You Need to Know about the Sitka Cruise Port: Shuttle, Excursions & Weather
The Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal in Sitka, Alaska is a modern port that greets cruisers from many of the major cruise lines. The Sitka dock is a premier port of call on Alaskan itineraries, accommodating two cruise ships, and it features a beautiful wood building, opened in 2011, that fits perfectly into the glacial carved mountains of the area. While you may not realize it while exploring the touristic ar
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