Cruise Dress Codes & Theme Nights: What to Pack, What to Expect Cruising isn’t just about ports, pools, and buffets—it’s also about the nights when the ship transforms into a dance floor, masquerade ball, or pirate cove. Dress codes and theme nights are part of...
9 Tips for Smooth Sailing You’ve booked the cruise, packed your bags, and counted down the days — now embarkation day has finally arrived. But instead of a glamorous red-carpet moment, the first few hours can feel like a cross between airport security and a theme park...
Athens (Piraeus) Cruise Port Guide Introduction Athens’ cruise gateway is the bustling Port of Piraeus, one of the busiest passenger ports in Europe. Just 12 km (about 20 minutes by taxi) from the city center, it’s the main arrival point for cruise ships visiting the...
Introduction Barcelona is Europe’s busiest cruise hub, welcoming millions of passengers every year. The Barcelona cruise port has seven modern terminals, all located just a short distance from the heart of the city. From the port, it’s quick and easy to reach Las...
Introduction Cruise ships bound for the Eternal City dock at the Rome cruise port of Civitavecchia, about 50 miles northwest of central Rome. While the port itself has history and charm, most cruisers are here for a day trip to the Colosseum, Vatican, or Trevi...
