Choosing where you want to go on your cruise is sometimes difficult with all the choices in today’s market. How about thinking about where you may want to start your cruise? Some cruisers may choose to travel out of a port close to home while others may choose their departure port based on a city they’ve been interested in visiting. No matter if you are close to home or miles away, ports of departure offer more than a place to get on your ship.
The Northeast
Up and down the East Coast you’ll find bustling cities full of character. Choose a cruise from Boston and take a day or two to indulge yourself in the cities rich history dating back to the Colonial times. Take a bite out of the Big Apple with great food, museums, Broadway shows and fabulous shopping. Visit the historic Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, the world’s largest Navy base in Norfolk or Inner Harbor in Baltimore which is home to the National Aquarium, Oriole Park, Fort McHenry and much more.
The South
The southeast is a great place to head out to sea. But before you jump onboard challenge yourself to a game of golf on some of the world’s best golf courses. Experience life before the Civil War at the magnificent plantations in Charleston, South Carolina. Jacksonville offers miles of uncrowded beaches and a bustling city with a hint of Southern charm. Embark from Port Canaveral and start your vacation early with a trip to the Kennedy Space Center and Orlando’s whimsical theme parks. Discover the “Venice of America” in Fort Lauderdale or stroll along Ocean Avenue in the famous South Beach district of Miami. To the west of Florida passengers can choose to depart from Mobile, Alabama, home to true southern hospitality, or spice things up a bit in New Orleans with some hot Cajun and Creole food, rich history and smooth jazz. For a quite retreat depart from Galveston and rekindle your passion on the small, romantic island.
The West
From California on northwards you’ll find a number of ports in the West Coast’s best cities. Get star struck in Los Angeles on Rodeo drive and Sunset Blvd. See where movies are made and where movie stars spend their off-screen time. San Diego offers some of the best weather in North America as well as a world-class zoo full of your favorite cuddly creatures. Trolley through San Francisco and check out the hilly streets that give way to gorgeous glimpses of the Bay. Heading north you’ll find the laid back town of Seattle home to great coffee and some of the best seafood along the Pacific Rim. There is so much to see and do along the Pacific, Gulf and Atlantic coasts.
If you want to add more adventure to your cruise vacation, be sure to include a pre- and post-cruise package and see the sites of America’s best cities.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment