Cruise Ports of Call That Are Close To Home Are What Cruise Passengers Want Now

Cruise ports of call from close to home are whatthe beautiful streets and estates like Boone Hall or
cruise passengers are choosing on a moreMagnolia plantation. If you have time go out to
frequent basis. It has been a steadily increasingFort Sumter National Monument for an interesting
trend according to CLIA, the cruise lines officialtour of a Civil War memorial.
organization. Cruise ports of call close to homeIn the fall of 2006 the port in Norfolk, Virginia will
gives the cruise passenger many more choicesoffer several cruise lines for the cruise traveler to
and eliminates the hassle of heightened airportchoose from. Norfolk is loaded with all things to do
security.with the Navy. If you take a stroll down
Cruise lines have caught on to this trend of cruiseCannonball Trail, you willview in depth the history
passengers using cruise ports of call close toof Norfolk's history. The cruise lines offer the
home and are positioning their ships up and downcruise passenger itineraries to Bermuda, the
the East Coast, the West Coast and the Gulf ofBahamas and the Caribbean.
Mexico. This allows cruise passengers the optionNow, further north to Baltimore, Maryland's Inner
of traveling to their cruise port of call by car, trainHarbor. They have a dedicated cruise terminal for
or bus. It will also save you some money sinceany cruise passenger that lives around this area.
you will not be buying expensive airline tickets.The beauty of the Chesapeake Bay is renowned,
With the money saved on airline tickets it allowsand some of the most delicious seafood can be
the cruise traveler the choice of picking a pricierfound in this port. Don't miss the aquarium with
cabin, a more luxurious cruise line, or more cashover 10,000 sharks, stingrays, dolphins and tropical
to spend at their destinations.fish.
Following are description of the various cruiseJust up the road is the Philadelphia Port for cruise
ports of call that are now offered to the cruisetravelers. Currently there are two cruise lines
passenger on the East Coast. We will start inoffering cruise passengers trips to Bermuda.
Florida since that is by far the most popular portPhiladelphia is where the Constitution was signed
of embarkation for the cruise traveler.so don't miss Independence Hall and, of course,
Miami is the busiest of all ports on the Easternthe Liberty Bell. South Street has lots of funky
Seaboard. Miami is a world class attraction offeringshops and cafes. There is the 9th street market
incredible beaches, the Art Deco section of Miamiwhich is always very colorful. And don't leave on
Beach, a widely diverse culture and marvelousyour cruise until you have had a cheese steak
food. Having left this port on numerous occasions,and an Italian hoagie.
it is one of the most efficiently run ports.We are still going north, this time to Bayonne,
Next is Fort Lauderdale which many cruiseNew Jersey to Bayonne Cape Liberty Cruise Port.
travelers choose as a departure port. It has milesThis is the newest cruise terminal and is good
of beautiful beaches, the trendy Los Olas district,choice if you do not want the hassle of New
and many chic restaurants. On Saturdays andYork. Bayonne used to be the home of oil
Sundays there can be more that eight cruiserefineries but now it is the place for Port of
ships departing Port Everglades. If you have timeBayonne cruises. There is only one cruise line
before your cruise adventure, go out to thedeparting from this port but in a way that is a
Everglades and take an airboat tour over thisgood thing, since there will be less congestion. And
spectacular nature preserve.it is only 7 miles from New York and three miles
Up the coast is Port Canaveral. It is called thefrom Newark. You will see stunning views of Lady
Space Coast and has many attractions including allLiberty and the Manhattan skyline.
of Orlando's theme parks. If you can, visit theCross the George Washington Bridge and you are
fascinating Space center along with the Astronautin lower Manhattan. There are a couple of cruise
Hall of Fame. This port does not have as manylines offering cruises from this port including the
cruise lines as the previous ports but it is a viableQueen Mary II. You can do a Broadway show,
option for people all over Florida and adjacentvisit some of the excellent museums or visit the
states who wish to take a Port of CanaveralEmpire State Building. Nothing is as dazzling as
cruise.sailing our out of this port past Lady Liberty.
Further north is the Port of Jacksonville. They onlyOur last stop is Boston, Massachusett's Black
offer one cruise ship but is very convenient forFountain Cruise Terminal located in the industrial
anyone living in that area. They have a very mildcenter. Cruise travelers are offered cruises to
climate so all sports are available. There is alsoNew England and Canada. Luckily downtown
Gardens and the Crummer Museum.Boston is only a few miles away. This city is so
Across the state of Florida is the Port of Tampa.rich in history. Take a tour on the Freedom Trail
There are many attractions here, too, includingto see many of the important historical sites.
Ybor City, the cigar capital of the world, BuschDon't miss Faneuil Hall Marketplace and do a little
Gardens and towards the center of the statepub hopping, Bostonians favorite pastime.
Cypress Gardens. Having revamped its terminal toWell, now you can choose your cruise from a
the tune of $6.5 million dollars it has more thanclose to home port, and this is only the East
doubled its size. The Port of Tampa cruises areCoast. Next we'll explore the Gulf of Mexico.
centrally located on the West coast of FloridaHappy Cruising!
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