Featured cruise ports
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'Aqaba
The resort town of Aqaba, on the Red Sea at the southern end of Jordan, is a popular spot for divers with some of the best coral reefs in the world. Snorkeling and other water sports are popular, and it's easy to hire a boat for a day...
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14th July Glacier
Plan a cruise call at 14th July Glacier, Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Aalborg
Plan a cruise call at Aalborg, Denmark. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Aappilattoq
Aappilattoq is a small settlement near the western end of Prins Christian Sund in southwestern Greenland. In the local Greenlandic language the name means, "sea anemone". This small village of 130 inhabitants, hidden behind a prominent...
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Aarhus
Århus is Denmark's second-largest city, and, with its funky arts and college community, one of the country's most pleasant. Cutting through the center of town is a canal called the Århus Å (Århus Creek). It used to run underground, but...
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Abancay
Plan a cruise call at Abancay, Peru. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Abashiri
Plan a cruise call at Abashiri, Japan. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Abel Tasman National Park
Plan a cruise call at Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Aberdeen
With close to 220,000 inhabitants, Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city. Locally quarried grey granite was used during the mid-18th to mid-20th centuries for many of Aberdeen's buildings, and hence the nicknames it has earned...
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Abidjan
Three hours south of Yamoussoukro, nestled in between the canals and waterways, lies Abidjan the economic capital of the Ivory Coast. Considered the crossroads of West Africa both economically and culturally, Abidjan benefits from...
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Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia
Plan a cruise call at Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia, Australia. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Abu Dhabi
Just a few decades ago, Abu Dhabi, the island capital of the United Arab Emirates, was a small fishing village with houses made of mud-brick and palm fronds. Today, as a result of revenue from oil, Abu Dhabi is one of the world's...
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Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel is a site situated on the west bank of Lake Nasser in The Nile Valley. It lies south of Aswan and is frequented by day visitors who come to visit The Sun Temple of Ramses ll.
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Aburatsu
Located on the south eastern side of Japan, Aburatsu is a tiny port that packs a big punch. More commonly known under the name of Miyazaki – the region where Aburatsu is found, the clement weather and fortuitous topography give Aburatsu...
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Abydos
Plan a cruise call at Abydos, Egypt. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Acajutla
Plan a cruise call at Acajutla, El Salvador. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Acapulco
Acapulco is a major seaport on the scenic Pacific coast of Mexico, located on a deep semi-circular bay with sandy beaches and blue waters. It was a popular destination for many movie stars during the Golden Age of Hollywood, including...
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Accra
Plan a cruise call at Accra, Ghana. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Acireale
Plan a cruise call at Acireale, Italy. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Acme, Michigan
Plan a cruise call at Acme, Michigan, United States. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Acre
Plan a cruise call at Acre, Israel. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Ad Dammam
Plan a cruise call at Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Adamstown
Plan a cruise call at Adamstown, Pitcairn. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Adare
Plan a cruise call at Adare, Ireland. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Adelaide, South Australia
Australians think of Adelaide as a city of churches, but Adelaide has outgrown its reputation as a sleepy country town dotted with cathedrals and spires. The Adelaide of this millennium is infinitely more complex, with a large,...
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Admiralty Bay, Bequia
Plan a cruise call at Admiralty Bay, Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Aegina
Plan a cruise call at Aegina, Greece. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Ærøskøbing
Plan a cruise call at Ærøskøbing, Denmark. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Afuá
Plan a cruise call at Afuá, Brazil. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Agadir
Shaped by the Atlas Mountains on one side, Agadir is framed on the other by a magnificent crescent-shaped beach. While little is known of the city’s origins, the Portuguese created a fortress here at the end of the 15th century, naming...
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Agats
Plan a cruise call at Agats, Indonesia. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Agerola
Plan a cruise call at Agerola, Italy. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Agios Nikólaos, Kríti
Plan a cruise call at Agios Nikólaos, Kríti, Greece. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Agra
Agra, located in Uttar Pradesh, India, is world-renowned for the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of eternal love. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal features stunning white...
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Agrigento
Plan a cruise call at Agrigento, Italy. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Agropoli
Plan a cruise call at Agropoli, Italy. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Águeda
Plan a cruise call at Águeda, Portugal. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Aguilas
Plan a cruise call at Aguilas, Spain. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Aigues-Mortes
Plan a cruise call at Aigues-Mortes, France. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Ain Sukhna
Plan a cruise call at Ain Sukhna, Egypt. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Ainsworth Bay
Ainsworth Bay is part of the Almirantazgo Sound, in the Tierra del Fuego region of Chile. It is inside the D Agostini National Park, within the Darwin Range and is one of the most pristine and secluded spots to visit in this part of...
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Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach, nestled in Queensland’s tropical Whitsunday Region, is a vibrant gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the idyllic Whitsunday Islands. Renowned for its stunning waterfront, the town offers a relaxed yet lively atmosphere,...
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Ait Baha
Plan a cruise call at Ait Baha, Morocco. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Aitutaki
Even high praise like the 'world's most beautiful island' from Lonely Planet's co-founder, Tony Wheeler, won't prepare you for the intoxicating intensity of the coal blue ocean, the glow of the pure white sand, and the soothing ripple...
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Aix-en-Provence
Plan a cruise call at Aix-en-Provence, France. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Aizuwakamatsu
Plan a cruise call at Aizuwakamatsu, Japan. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Ajaccio, Corsica
Considered Corsica’s primary commercial and cultural hub, the largest city and regional capital of Ajaccio is situated on the west coast of the island, approximately 644 km (400 miles) southeast of Marseille, France. Founded in 1492,...
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Akaroa
Plan a cruise call at Akaroa, New Zealand. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Akaslompolo
Plan a cruise call at Akaslompolo, Finland. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Akita
Plan a cruise call at Akita, Japan. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Akpatok Island, Nunavut
Akpatok Island is the largest island in the middle of Ungava Bay, south of Baffin Island and north of Quebec. Its name is the local name for the Thick-billed Murre, which nests here in vast numbers. In fact, the entire island is...
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Akureyri
Akureyri, called the Capital of the North is the second largest urban area in Iceland, and a lively one at that. Hemmed by the 60-km (37-mile) long Eyjafjörður, Akureyri is sheltered from the ocean winds and embraced by mountains on...
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Al Bahah
Plan a cruise call at Al Bahah, Saudi Arabia. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Al Fujayrah
A visit to the Emirate of Fujairah is a chance to see a different side to the United Arab Emirates, swapping the flashy mega-towers for heritage-rich mosques and crumbling forts. While elements of Dubai’s and Abu Dhabi's skyward dash...
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Al Jizah (Giza)
Plan a cruise call at Al Jizah (Giza), Egypt. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Al Minya
Plan a cruise call at Al Minya, Egypt. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Alanya
Plan a cruise call at Alanya, Turkey. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Alba
Plan a cruise call at Alba, Italy. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Albany, New York
Plan a cruise call at Albany, New York, United States. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Albany, Western Australia
Proclaimed a city on July 1, 1998, Albany with a population of 28,000 is rapidly expanding. It is the commercial center of Western Australia's southern region and the oldest settlement in the state, established in 1826. Boasting an...
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Alberobello
Plan a cruise call at Alberobello, Italy. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Alberto de Agostini National Park
Alberto de Agostini National Park was created in 1965 and takes its name from an Italian explorer, photographer, writer and missionary of the Salesians of Don Bosco order that lived and explored Patagonia as a...
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Albi
Plan a cruise call at Albi, France. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Albufeira
Plan a cruise call at Albufeira, Portugal. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Albuquerque, New Mexico
Plan a cruise call at Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Alcobaça
Plan a cruise call at Alcobaça, Portugal. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Alcudia
Plan a cruise call at Alcudia, Spain. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Aldabra Atoll
A hidden gem in a faraway archipelago, Aldabra Atoll is one of the last virtually untouched sanctuaries on earth. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aldabra Atoll is formed by 4 large coral reef islands and 40 smaller islands and...
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Alderney
Plan a cruise call at Alderney, Guernsey. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Alejandro Selkirk Island
Alejandro Selkirk Island is part of the Juan Fernandez archipelago. The island itself was renamed in 1966 after the marooned sailor who served as the template for Daniel Defoe’s novel Robinson Crusoe, although Alejandro Selkirk was a...
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Alert Bay, British Columbia
Alert Bay is a small village on Cormorant Island, with approximately 1,300 residents. More than half are First Nations people. The settlement was named in 1860 in honour of the Royal Navy ship HMS Alert, which conducted survey...
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Ålesund
The coastal town of Ålesund is the commercial capital of the Møre og Romsdal district. But more important, it is noted for its characteristic Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) buildings, which some claim make Ålesund one of the most beautiful...
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Aleutian Islands, Alaska
Plan a cruise call at Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Alexandria
Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was Egypt's capital for over 1,000 years. Now, it is visited by tourists looking to enjoy some diving and those interested in the Great Library, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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Alexandroúpolis
Plan a cruise call at Alexandroúpolis, Greece. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Algeciras
Plan a cruise call at Algeciras, Spain. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Alger (Algiers)
The capital and largest city of Algeria is also known as ‘Algiers the White’ for its gleaming white buildings, but its name is derived from the Arabic word meaning ‘the islands’, taken from the four islands which became part of the...
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Alghero
A tourist-friendly town of about 45,000 inhabitants with a distinctly Spanish flavor, Alghero is also known as "Barcelonetta" (little Barcelona). Rich wrought-iron scrollwork decorates balconies and screened windows; a Spanish motif...
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Ali Island
Plan a cruise call at Ali Island, Papua New Guinea. Review port context, timetable links, nearby cruise planning tools, and ship-call research before you travel.
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Alicante
The provincial capital of the Valencian Community serves as a gateway to the huge influx of tourists that flock to the Costa Blanca resorts every year. Alicante is popular with holidaymakers who arrive for the warm, Mediterranean...