Cruise Travel Guides

Essential guides for cruise port beaches, shore excursions, and maximizing your time at tropical destinations during port days.

Cruise Travel Guides Articles

• Best Alaska Cruise Port Shore Excursions — From glacier hikes in Juneau to wildlife encounters in Ketchikan, discover the most unforgettable shore excursions available at Alaska cruise ports.
• Best Bahamas Cruise Port Beaches — From the pink sands of Harbour Island to the crystal-clear waters of CocoCay, explore the most beautiful beaches accessible from Bahamas cruise ports.
• Best Caribbean Cruise Port Beaches — Discover the most stunning beaches accessible from Caribbean cruise ports, from the powdery white sands of Grand Turk to the vibrant shores of St. Maarten and beyond.
• Best Mediterranean Cruise Port Beaches — From the volcanic shores of Santorini to the golden sands of Barcelona, discover the most beautiful beaches you can visit during a Mediterranean cruise.
• The Best Duty-Free Shopping in the Caribbean — Where to Shop, What to Buy & Insider Tips — Discover the Caribbean's top duty-free shopping destinations, from St. Thomas to Aruba. Find out where to score the best deals on jewelry, watches, perfume, rum, and luxury goods — plus insider tips to maximize your savings.