With a world-class aquarium, major sporting events and fantastic food, Baltimore is filled with things to do and see. The prime spot for activity is the Inner Harbor, where you'll find the Harborside Shopping Pavilion, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the National Aquarium, Port Discovery and much, much more. Plus, there are a number of historical sites nearby, including Mount Vernon and Federal Hill.

Cape Liberty Cruise Port is located on the New York Harbor in Bayonne, New Jersey, and is just seven miles from New York City and three miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. Its waterfront location and convenience to the Big Apple allows visitors easy access to everything New York City has to offer along with providing visitors access to the historic roots of Northern New Jersey.  Convenient guest parking is located adjacent to the cruise terminal.

Other Fun Things to Do

• Take a tour of Ellis Island and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. From 1892 to 1954, the island was the gateway for more than 12-million immigrants to the United States.

• Explore the Liberty Science Center located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey which features hundred of interactive exhibits, shows, demonstrations and the nation's largest IMAXTM Dome Theater.

• Visit the Bayonne Bridge in Bayonne, New Jersey, which is one of the longest steel arch bridges in the world. It's not only impressive in size, but also in looks. When it opened in 1931, the American Institute for Steel Construction named the bridge the 'Most Beautiful Steel Arch'.

• See more than a century's worth of fire-fighting history at the Chief John T. Brennan Fire Museum in Bayonne, New Jersey. First used in 1870, the firehouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.

Shopping for Bargains
New York City is quite literally a shopping mecca. You can find anything and everything here, from the world's finest designers on Fifth Avenue to eclectic boutiques throughout the city. And for souvenirs, you don't have to go far - you'll find a shop on just about every block.

Get a Taste of Local Flavor
Whether you're looking for an elegant dinner for two or hot dogs for the family, New York City has some of the best food in the world. Grab a sandwich at Sardi's, a deli in Times Square famous for its celebrity-named sandwiches. Or get a slice of the pizza the city is famous for, offered in any number of small restaurants and street vendors.

Consistently ranked as one of the top 10 tourism destinations in the world by Conde Nast magazine, Charleston has what your what you're looking for.

Lovingly preserved for 300 years, Charleston is a living museum. Here a ship's passengers can step back in time to the eighteenth century, before the Revolution, when Charleston was the seat of British rule and the cultural capital of the New World.

There's so much to see and do in the Charleston area -- history, architecture, arts, tours, dining, entertainment, plantations, attractions, and the nation's finest Visitor Center are just a small sampling of what's available. Charleston is truly a feast for the senses.

The aspect of a Charleston port-call that passengers truly love is that everything is within easy walking distance. The Passenger Terminal is literally in the city's Historic District. Upon disembarking, passengers are only two blocks from Charleston's famous public market.

We do, however, have more than just a great city to keep passengers happy. Whether the cruise line is using the Port of Charleston as an origination point or a port-of-call, passengers enjoy a number of outstanding extras:

• The terminal is within two miles of both Interstate 26 and U.S. Highway 17 and is easy to locate once in the city.

• The Charleston region is home to world-class golf courses which have hosted many national and international events, including the Ryder Cup.

• The Passenger Terminal is located in the Historic District, offering safe and easy touring near the ship.

• The market area and its dozens of shops and restaurants are located only one block away, and provide early arrivals an excellent way to pass the time.

• A well-appointed Visitor Center is available nearby, as well as many local tour services that will appeal to every interest.

• Airline service and connections are competitive and the airport is only 20 minutes from the terminal.

Port Everglades boasts more cruise lines, more sailings and more itineraries than any other port in the world. But it's the world-class services and luxury facilities that make it smooth sailing for the cruise-bound. Cruise vacationers enjoy:

• 12 spacious, air-conditioned passenger terminals (by 2007)

• Snack bars, restrooms and seating areas in terminals
• Two patrolled, secure, covered parking garages with 4,500 spaces
• Efficient drop-off areas and parking ramps
• Covered walkways and elevator/escalator access to gangways
• Shuttle service to distant terminals (18, 29)
• Vehicle-to-ship porter service for baggage

• Easy access to local transportation: airport, highway, buses, taxis, rental cars

Galveston Island is Texas' top historic destination, offering 32 miles of relaxing beaches, great seafood, tropical scenery, superb restaurants, marvelous downtown shopping, breathtaking Victorian architecture, numerous antique stores, incredible art galleries, plus tons of attractions, entertainment venues and world-class sportfishing.

Port of New Orleans
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Two words always come to mind when you think about New Orleans: Mardi Gras. But it's so much more than that. Anyone interested in food, history or music - as well as romantics of all sorts - will enjoy a visit to New Orleans. The weather can be extremely hot, just like the Cajun and Creole dishes this town is famous for. If your cruise is departing from New Orleans, you may want to spend an extra day or two here, exploring this fascinating city.

The One Thing You Don't Want to Miss

You can't say you've been to New Orleans if you haven't been to the French Quarter. This charming area is the oldest part of the city and home to many of its most popular sights.

Other Fun Things to Do

- Explore lively Bourbon Street and experience New Orleans' Southern hospitality
   firsthand.

- Take in some of the best jazz music in the world, while enjoying the unique
  cuisine of New Orleans - crawdads, gumbo or jambalaya.

- Head to the Garden District and check out some of the beautiful homes and
   architecture.

- Join a famous after-dark Vampire Walking Tour for a fun and thrilling night out.
 

Get a Taste of Local Flavor

For breakfast - or pretty much anytime - head to Café du Monde for decadent beignets. These square donut-like treats are coated in powdered sugar and completely addictive.

Manhattan Terminal
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New York City’s world-class cruise ship ports in both Manhattan & Brooklyn offer ideal facilities for cruise arrivals or departures. New York Cruise brings the most spectacular - often the fastest, biggest, and most luxurious - passenger ships. Itineraries include Bermuda, Canada, New England, Europe, the Caribbean and world cruises.

Half Moone Cruise Port
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Named for a fort built in 1673 on the same site, Norfolk's Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center is open for business and welcoming passengers from across the country. The state-of-the-art facility was designed to be much more than just another terminal and boasts one of the nation's largest privately-owned ocean liner

collections as well as 400-year-old artifacts from historic Jamestown. Embarking has never been easier; a recent Bermuda-bound passenger said his experience was "flawless and fast." With the addition of the Half Moone in downtown Norfolk, no other port comes close.
 

Thomas Jefferson arrived in Norfolk on November 23, 1789, after a two-month passage across the Atlantic. Before returning to his home in Charlottesville, Jefferson stayed in Norfolk visiting friends and enjoying the city's hospitality. More than two hundred years later, cruisers are rediscovering this historic seaport. Whether you opt for a pre/post package through your travel agent or just want to come a few days early, Norfolk will roll out the red carpet. Within walking distance of your cruise ship, you can explore Nauticus and discover the Battleship Wisconsin. Spend a night or two in one of our area hotels and the following day in neighboring Colonial Williamsburg. Bringing the kids along? How about a trip to nearby Virginia Beach or a day at Busch Gardens? Visit the Chrysler Museum of Art and see why the New York Times calls Norfolk a "cultural center of note". The list goes on and on...  For more information on pre/post packages or for help planning your trip to Norfolk, please call Visit Norfolk at 1-757-664-6620.

Port Canaveral
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Port Canaveral is the second busiest cruise port in the world. During calendar year 2004, a record 4.6 million revenue cruise passengers passed through the Port's cruise terminals.

The gateway to Central Florida, Port Canaveral provides access to the wonderful theme parks and entertainment complexes of Orlando, the spectacular wonders of the Kennedy Space Center and the natural habitats of the alligator and Florida manatee.

Port of San Diego

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San Diego is California's "first city," with roots

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