Cruising Regions
Articles on specific cruises and ports of call worldwide. Special section with in-depth coverage of Alaska.

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San Diego: Our Nation's Most Inviting Port Plenty of local attractions and the most convenient port and airlift facilities in the country make San Diego a fantastic port city to spend extra time before your next cruise.   Go> 10-16-09   Tarantulas, Piranhas and Caviar, Oh My! Amazonian Adventures on the Silver Wind from The Atlantic and beyond Manaus   Go> 8-29-09   2009 Philadelphia Cruise guide Philly has proven itself not only a very capable cruise port, but as an exciting destination unto inself.   Go> 8-29-09   Late 2009 West Coast Mexico Cruises Affordable to Fanciful - the upcoming California Fall and Winter 2009/10 West Coast cruise season offers bigger and better selections than ever.   Go> 8-10-09   The Yangtze River -- Rich with History Viking River Cruises offers an extensive array of Yangtze River cruises with add-on trips to China's top attraction; Beijing, Shanghai and the Terra Cotta Army.   Go> 7-23-09   Running a Small-Ship Alaska Charter Business We get a first-person account of what it is like to live in Alaska and operate a small charter boat for tourists to explore the wildlife.   Go> 2-06-09   Local Cruises Local cruises, ship departures from U.S. cities like Seattle and Boston, are back due to the economic slowdown. Here is a guide to finding the perfect local cruise for you.   Go> 1-05-09   Juneau: Alaska Adventure Our 36-hour stay in Juneau offered enough excitement to qualify as an Alaska adventure on its own.   Go> 9-03-08   Cape Liberty: Cruise Gateway to Manhattan Here are some tips for extending your cruise vacation with a visit to New York City -- at New Jersey prices.   Go> 8-22-08   Cozumel Choices - Update Cozumel has come a long way since the devastation of Hurricane Wilma in 2005. Plans include a new pier for Oasis-class ships.   Go> 8-04-08   Cruising the Coast of Eastern Canada For an affordable and easy getaway cruise, these Canadian ports are historically charming and rife with natural beauty.   Go> 8-01-08   European Cruise Recommendations from Oceania How is the current economy affecting the biggest cruising season in Europe ever? Cruisemates interviewed Oceania Cruises' Tim Rubacky to find out.   Go> 6-18-08   Going Ashore in New England and Canada East Coast summer cruises offer historic cities like Boston, Cape Cod, Newport RI and Nova Scotia. 5-16-08 Zip Line Shore Excursions How to get the most out of this action-oriented tour option now available on many cruises. 4-09-08 Fun in Ft. Lauderdale Whether you are staying a few hours or a few weeks, our guide to this busy and beautiful Florida port city. 1-12-07 Cruising from Tampa Bay This convenient Gulf Coast port has plenty of attractions for pre- or post-cruise visits. 11-27-06 Mounting Up in Mazatlan Our intrepid reporter tries a horseback riding shore excursion. Sightseeing in Seattle This historic US city has beauty and distinction. What to see and do.