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SemiProCruiser
Cruise Tips and Suggestions for All Cruisers, both new and seasoned Veterans.

THINGS TO DO IN PORTS WITHOUT EXCURSIONS

There are plenty of things to do and see in the Ports without paying for Excursions. Click on the Port Name to see some of these wonderful things in each Port, as well as Restaurant Recommendations.

AMBER COVE, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

ANTIGUA

ARUBA

BARBADOS

BELIZE

BERMUDA

BIMINI, BAHAMAS

BONAIRE

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO

CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA

CATALINA ISLAND, CALIFORNIA

COLON, PANAMA

CORNER BROOK, NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA

COSTA MAYA, MEXICO

COZUMEL, MEXICO

CURACAO

DOMINICA

ENSENADA, MEXICO

FREEPORT, BAHAMAS

GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS

GRAND TURK, TURKS AND CAICOS

GRENADA

HAINES, ALASKA

HALF MOON CAY, BAHAMAS

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA

HILO, HAWAII

HONOLULU, OAHU

ICY STRAIGHT POINT, ALASKA

ISLA ROATAN MAHAGONY BAY, HONDURAS

JUNEAU, ALAKSA

KAHULUI, MAUI, HAWAII

KETCHIKAN, ALASKA

KEY WEST, FLORIDA, USA

KONA, HAWAII

LA PAZ, MEXICO

LA ROMANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

LIMON, COSTA RICA

MAZATLAN, MEXICO

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA

NANORTALIK, GREENLAND

NASSAU, BAHAMAS

NAWILIWILI, KAUAI, HAWAII

OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA

PRINCE RUPERT, BRITISH COLUMBIA

PRINCESS CAYS, BAHAMAS

PROGRESO, YUCATAN, MEXICO

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO

PUNTARENAS, COSTA RICA

QAQORTOQ, GREENLAND

SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

SITKA, ALASKA

SKAGWAY, ALASKA

ST. ANTHONY, NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA

ST. CROIX, USVI

ST. KITTS, WI

ST. LUCIA

ST. MAARTEN, NA

ST. THOMAS, USVI

SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA

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  • CRUISE EMBARKATION DAY LUGGAGE RULES
  • CRUISE SHIP ESSENTIALS
  • CRUISE THE VINEYARD WINE PACKAGE
  • CRUISING 101
  • DEBARKATION DAY PROCESS
  • ELECTRICAL OUTLET INFORMATION FOR CARNIVAL STATEROOMS
  • ENTERTAINMENT ON CARNIVAL
  • FASTER TO THE FUN
  • FORMAL/ELEGANT NIGHTS
  • FUN TIMES EXAMPLE
  • HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR U.S. PORTS
  • HOW MUCH CASH SHOULD YOU BRING FOR YOUR CRUISE?
  • HOW TO AVOID WASTING MONEY ON YOUR CRUISE
  • INTERNET/WIFI PACKAGES
  • ITEMS PROHIBITED ON A CRUISE
  • MAIN DINING ROOM DRESS CODE
  • MAIN DINING ROOM INFORMATION
  • NEED A HOTEL FOR A FEW HOURS?
  • PARKING INFORMATION FOR U.S. PORTS
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  • SCAM ALERT!!!
  • SECRET CARNIVAL FOOD HACKS
  • SHIPS IN PORTS
  • SHOULD I GET THE DRINK PACKAGE???
  • SPECIAL EVENTS/HOLIDAYS
  • THINGS TO DO IN PORT CITIES BEFORE/AFTER YOUR CRUISE
  • THINGS TO DO IN PORTS WITHOUT EXCURSIONS
  • THINGS YOU CAN REQUEST FROM YOUR ROOM STEWARD
  • THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO ON A CRUISE!!!
  • TIPPING ON A CRUISE
  • TIPS FOR SOLO CRUISERS
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