Cruise Port Guides for Better Days Ashore
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Practical cruise port guides, transportation details, walkability tips, maps, hotels, and shore excursion ideas, all in one place.
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Hi, I’m Ellie Simons!
Cruise planning should feel exciting, not overwhelming.
I’m Ellie Simons, the traveler behind Cruise Ports. I built this site to make cruise-port days easier to plan with practical guidance on terminals, transportation, walkability, nearby hotels, and worthwhile shore excursions. Learn More…
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Heraklion Cruise Port: Knossos, Museums & Old Harbor
Heraklion cruise port docks you three quarters of a mile from town, with Knossos 20 minutes away. Here is how to do the best of Crete in one day.
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Coquimbo Cruise Port Guide: La Serena and Elqui Valley
Plan a Coquimbo cruise day to La Serena and the Elqui Valley with pisco, stargazing, transport advice, and Ellie’s firsthand experience.
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Pisco Cruise Port Guide: Ballestas, Paracas and Huacachina
Plan a Pisco cruise day with Ballestas Islands wildlife, Paracas scenery, Huacachina dunes, timing advice, and Ellie’s firsthand experience.
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Salaverry Cruise Port Guide: Trujillo, Chan Chan and Huanchaco
Plan a Salaverry cruise day to Chan Chan, Trujillo, Huanchaco, Moche temples, ceviche, transport, accessibility, and first-hand tips.
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La Romana Cruise Port: Altos de Chavon & Isla Catalina
La Romana is the Dominican Republic’s calm cruise port: ships dock beside the Rio Dulce. My guide to Altos de Chavon, Isla Catalina and Bayahibe.
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Use the destination library, planning guides, and port-hotel coverage to build a smoother day ashore.