North America

Hilton Head Island South Carolina is one of the United States’ top island destinations. And no wonder—there’s so much to do in Hilton Head. As host to the RBC Heritage …

Living somewhat close to Boston I’m often asked, “What’s the best way to get to the cruise port in Boston?” There are several options, depending on your budget and the …

Stingray City off the coast of Grand Cayman is famous for its friendly stingrays that congregate around a sandbar looking for snacks. And yes—you can visit on a cruise line …

During a Panama Canal cruise, we stopped at the Gamboa Rainforest Reserve at Soberanía National Park in Gamboa, Panama. Find out all about our transit and everything we experienced on …

On a Panama Canal cruise, we made an unscheduled stop in Jamaica. On this unexpected port day, we climbed Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios, followed by a visit to …

Are you planning a cruise that stops in Limón, Costa Rica? If you’re sloth-obsessed, or even if you’re just an animal lover, do I have a shore excursion for you! …

Planning a trip to the Panama Canal? We did a 10-day partial transit Panama Canal cruise on the Caribbean Princess. I’ll share our journey with you, along with my best …

Does your cruise begin or end in Montréal? Here’s how to get around Montréal by car, train, bus, or bicycle. Montréal, Québec is a port for many ocean cruises that visit …

Looking for an unusual Bermuda shore excursion? The Hidden Gems Tour will take you to Tom Moore’s Jungle on the eastern end of Bermuda. On our seven-day Norwegian Cruise Line …

During our Bermuda cruise, an absolute must-see for me was one of the beautiful pink sand beaches that Bermuda is famous for. I had heard that of all Bermuda’s beaches, …