Cruise Port Guides – Tips & Ideas for Days Ashore

One of the best parts of cruising is exploring the destinations along the way. From sun-soaked beaches and island escapes to historic cities and scenic ports, my cruise port guides share tips, excursion ideas and advice to help you make the most of your time ashore.

Norway Cruise ports

image of the view looking back over the village of Geiranger nestled between snow capped mountains and at the end of the Geirangerfjord.

Geiranger – explore the beauty of the Geirangerfjord

image of a green railway carriage which forms part of the scenic Flam railway

Flam – experience one of the world’s most scenic railways

image of a waterfall cascading through the centre of the fjord village of Hellesylt. The waterfall is surrounded by mountain landscape and greenery.

Hellesylt – discover a charming village with a cascading waterfall

image of the view looking down on the small village of Olden, Norway from the top of Mount Hoven. The village is surrounded by mountain landscape and the fjord water.

Olden – get up close with a glacier or enjoy spectactular fjord views

image of white wooden building of the old town in Stavanger next to more modern buildings.

Stavanger – gateway to the Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock

image of small boats docked in Haugesund with buildings on one side of the channel of water and dockside on the other.

Haugesund – Viking legends, coastal charms and beyond

Northern Europe Cruise Ports

image of warehouses and wharfs along the waterways of Hamburg

Hamburg – a city packed with art, culture and history

image of the single pylon bridge over the River Nieuwe Maas in Rotterdam

Rotterdam – a city of the future that is full of surprises

image of a Belgian Waffle on a white plate with two small bowls, one with cream and one with ice cream.

Zeebrugge – explore fairytale cities and enjoy world famous waffles

image of the view of Le Havre from a cruise ship sailing out of port. Three small boats are sailing in the foreground with Le Havre beach and city in the background

Le Havre Cruise Port Guide

UK & Ireland Cruise Ports

image of small fishing boats in a bay in front of a row of colourful houses

Ireland Cruise Ports: Discover the magic of the Emerald Isle

View of the deck of cards, a row of colourful houses running down a hill with The Cathedral Church of St Colman, often known as Cobh Cathedral, as a backdrop.

Cobh (for Cork) Cruise Port: Tips & Attractions

Australia Cruise Ports

Sydney Cruise Port: Things to do before, after or during your cruise

Asia Cruise Ports

image of a cherry blossom tree in front of part of the Sensoji temple in Tokyo. A gaint lantern hangs in the middle of the gate.

Tokyo for Cruise Travellers – Top Attractions to See Before You Sail