Need to travel from Venice to Trieste Cruise Port to start your cruise? I’ve got you covered! Cruisers who need to get from Venice to Trieste Cruise Port (or the reverse direction) usually fall under these three categories: Plus if…
Venice has banned all large cruise ships! Large cruise ships now dock in Venice Marghera Cruise Port, so if you’re embarking on a cruise there, let me guide you through the best DIY transfers from Venice Airport to Venice Marghera…
Need to go from Venice to Chioggia Cruise Port to board your cruise ship? Chioggia Cruise Port is an embarkation port for Azamara Cruises & Viking Cruises and for some river cruise lines. Let me show you how to travel…
Flying into Bologna and need to sort out your embarkation transfers from Bologna to Ravenna Cruise Port? Ravenna Cruise Port has become as a substitute for Venice for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises since 2022. The closest airport to Ravenna…
Amsterdam has long been a beloved embarkation port for cruises to the Baltic Sea and Northern Europe. However, recent headlines might have you wondering about the future of cruising from this iconic city. In July 2023, plans were approved to relocate the Amsterdam…
Sailing from Rotterdam cruise port? Rotterdam cruise port has grown to become the more popular embarkation port than Amsterdam in recent years. Most international cruisers though will still fly into Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Some cruisers will want to stay…
Plan your stress-free journey now! This guide covers all you need to know for a smooth embarkation on your cruise adventure, whether you’re flying into London, taking the train, or seeking flexible options. As a long-time Londoner and with Southampton…
Barcelona Cruise Port isn’t just a point on the map – it’s Europe’s bustling cruise capital and a gateway to your Mediterranean adventure! Navigating this massive port, figuring out transport options, and safeguarding your belongings can feel overwhelming. That’s why…
[I’m in the process of updating this post as of 20 May 2026 – please bear with me! Bookmark this page and come up in a day or so.] Let’s shatter the single biggest illusion about cruising to Italy’s capital…
Welcome to Rome Civitavecchia (pronounced chee-vee-ta-vek-kee-aa), Italy’s bustling cruise port and your gateway to the Eternal City of Rome and countless Mediterranean adventures. Whether you’re arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or the smaller Ciampino Airport (CIA), getting to your…
Ravenna Cruise Port: it’s small, it’s new, and if your cruise line promises a “Venice (Ravenna)” itinerary, be prepared for a scenic three-hour journey through the Italian countryside. Let’s just say, you won’t be having a drink in St Mark’s…
Disembarking your cruise in Athens? My Athens Cruise Port DIY Transfers Guide will share with you how to get from Athens Cruise Port to Airport, or to Athens City Centre if you’re staying on a post-cruise trip. If you’ve got…
Embarking on a cruise from Athens Piraeus Cruise Port? Getting from Athens to Piraeus Cruise Port is surprisingly easy, despite the cruise port being almost an hour away from Athens City Centre. In this DIY transfer guide, I’ll help you…
