Located at the head of the Taiya Inlet - the north end of the Lynn Canal which leads into mainland southeast Alaska - Skagway is a popular Alaskan port of call. Skagway is less than 20 miles from the US-Canada border which makes it the gateway to the Klondike - a region of the Yukon territory in northwest Canada. In this Port Guide: Skagway Port Overview Where Do … [Read more...]
Juneau, Alaska with Kids [CRUISE PORT GUIDE]
Located between Skagway and Tracy Arm Fjord is Alaska's capital - Juneau. Juneau is surrounded by the Tongass National Forest and has a population of just over 30,000. It is the only U.S. state capital that cannot be reached by road. Visitors can only get there by plane or ship. Juneau sees around 1.3 million tourists annually - with the majority of them arriving on … [Read more...]
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands with Kids [CRUISE PORT GUIDE]
St. Thomas, is one of three United States Virgin Islands (USVI), along with St. John and St. Croix. Charlotte Amalie is the capital of St. Thomas and is known for its beaches, resort hotels, water sport activities, near perfect weather and duty free shopping. It is considered the shopping capital of the Caribbean by many cruise enthusiasts. St. Thomas' proximity to … [Read more...]
Nassau, Bahamas with Kids [CRUISE PORT GUIDE]
Nassau is the capital of The Bahamas group of islands and part of the British Commonwealth. Its year round steady daytime temperature and proximity to Florida - just 185 miles southeast of Miami - make Nassau a popular port of call. Nassau is located on New Providence Island and is connected by bridge to Paradise Island - home to Atlantis Resort. Primary Language … [Read more...]