Cruise Port Guides for Better Days Ashore
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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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The Grocery Store Near the Pier: Cheaper Water, Snacks and Better Souvenirs
The supermarket near the pier beats the terminal gift shop on price and taste. Here is what ships let you carry back, what customs takes, and where to look.
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Prescription Medications in Foreign Ports: The Countries That Can Take Yours
Japan, the UAE and Singapore restrict common US prescriptions. Learn what to carry ashore, what to leave onboard, and the paperwork to file before you sail.
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Beagle Channel and Glacier Alley: The Morning Before Ushuaia
Glacier Alley on the Beagle Channel gives you two hours of ice before Ushuaia. Know when it starts, which side to stand on and what the weather really does.
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Eating Well on a Port Day Without Losing Half of It
A sit down lunch in southern Europe runs two hours and starts late. Here is how to eat one genuinely good local meal ashore without losing half your port day.
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Car Seats on a Cruise: How Families Actually Get Around in Port
Ship buses and port taxis rarely carry car seats, or even seat belts. Here is what families really bring, what the law says, and when to skip the car.
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