Cruise Departure and Embarkation Cities

Ft. Lauderdale or Port Everglades is home port for several cruise lines. Since it's only about 5 minutes from the airport or from the interstate, it's also one of the easiest embarkation ports in Florida.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida pictures taken at cruise ship pier in Port Everglades

Charleston pictures of things to see and do in two days

Pictures of the Charleston Place Hotel in historic Charleston, SC

Good information from the About Guide to Italy on how to transfer from Rome to your cruise ship when it is docked in Civitavecchia.

Information on Miami from the About Guide to Miami

Travelers' information for visitors to New York City

Places to stay and things to do before and after your cruise from New Orleans.

Travelers' information for Los Angeles, California, including hotels and things to do before or after your cruise.

New York City is one of the most exciting cities in the world. You certainly cannot see more than just a few highlights with only one day ashore from a cruise or if you are embarking on a cruise from New York. Here are some pictures I made on a day in the Big Apple while there on the Seven Seas Navigator enroute to Bermuda from Norfolk.

Things to do and see in Seattle before or after your cruise to Alaska.

The About site on Hotels/Resorts/Inns can help you find a hotel near your embarkation point.

In Cruising From New York you'll find all itineraries for all vessels entering or leaving the port of New York. The site provides details on everything you need to know about using each port (directions, parking, etc.) plus advice on New York hotels, shopping and sightseeing for those who live out of the area.

If you are driving to Miami to meet that ship, this site is essential.  Provides good directions, information on parking fees, etc.  

This port has grown into the second largest port for three and four day cruises.  Site provides directions to the terminals and information on the cruises that are leaving from Port Canaveral.

Cruise ship port in Los Angeles is one of the world's busiest.

Embarking from New Orleans? This New Orleans tour company can help you plan a tour before or after your cruise. They also offer cruise ship parking in their lot.

Good facilities map and some general information about the port.  (Note that the Garrison SeaPort Center here is no relation to my husband's family.)

Over 300 sailings a year leave this port for Alaska.  Information on cruise ships, schedules, maps of the port, and other facts that passengers need.

Information on major cruise ports of embarkation and disembarkation. Site includes directions, parking, hotels, restaurants, shopping, and resources in and around the ports.