If you’re planning a Northbound or Southbound Alaska cruise, chances are you are embarking or disembarking in Vancouver. There are two piers, so be sure to check with your cruise line as to which they are using. If you are flying into the area the closest airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Some people choose… Continue reading ‘Cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia’
Seattle is the gateway to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska! Two downtown cruise terminals make sailing out of Seattle, Washington an extremely attractive travel option for passengers looking for the convenience of cruising from a U.S. based port. Pier 91 is located slightly north of downtown, while Pier 66 is located in the center of… Continue reading ‘Cruise from Seattle, Washington’
San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) services the island of Puerto Rico. It is the island’s main international gateway, and its main connection to the mainland United States. The Airport is located approximately 10 miles from the Pan American Pier (for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruises) and 11 miles from the OSJ Piers… Continue reading ‘Cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico’
For those that need to fly into central Florida for cruises that depart from Port Canaveral, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the closest option. It takes just under an hour to travel the 45 miles to the pier. Shuttles services from the airport to the pier run about $25 pp. Gated, 24-hour surveillance parking is… Continue reading ‘Cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida’
Although Norfolk is a popular “drive to” port, if you need to fly into the area the cruise ship dock isn’t far from Norfolk International Airport (ORF). It takes about 20 minutes for a taxi to drive the 10 miles to Nauticus in Norfolk, where the cruise terminal is located. The ride is metered and… Continue reading ‘Cruise from Norfolk, Virginia’
People often refer to New Orleans as “The Big Easy” because of the laid back, easygoing attitude of most of the people in the city. That’s also one of many good reasons to cruise out of the Port of New Orleans. The Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) is approximately 17 miles from the cruise terminal… Continue reading ‘Cruise from New Orleans, Louisiana’
The Port of Miami is one of the busiest in the world, and a home port to almost every major cruise line. If your ship is leaving from Miami and you need to fly into the area there are two convenient airports that service the region so be smart and compare fares. Miami International Airport… Continue reading ‘Cruise from Miami, Florida’
San Pedro is the home of the Port of Los Angeles World Cruise Center, the busiest passenger port of call on the United States West Coast. The two closest airports to the pier are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Long Beach Airport (LGB). The port is approximately 20.1 miles south of the Los Angeles… Continue reading ‘Cruise from Los Angeles, California’
Located next door to the (permanently docked) Queen Mary, the Long Beach Cruise Terminal is a Los Angeles area departure point for Carnival Cruise Lines. The two closest airports to the pier are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Long Beach Airport (LGB). The Long Beach Cruise Terminal is 12 miles from the Long Beach… Continue reading ‘Cruise from Long Beach, California’
The Port of Galveston is located on the upper Texas coast at the mouth of beautiful Galveston Bay, just 30 minutes steaming time from the open sea. The two closest airports to the Port of Galveston are Houston Hobby International Airport (HOU) and George Bush Intercontinental (IAH). The nearest airport to Port of Galveston is… Continue reading ‘Cruise from Galveston, Texas’