Compared to Europe, the diverse nations of Africa, and even the somewhat larger lands of Asia, the size and scope of North America is massive. This size means it can be seen as a melting pot of diverse cultures, languages, and dynamics, which together create a unique social landscape. A great place to observe this is the East Coast of the United States. Cruises visit the East Coast, which enables passengers to visit port cities ranging from the heavily Latino populated Miami to the Irish stronghold of Boston.
Between these two polar opposites are Jacksonville, Atlanta, Savannah, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York; all locations where you can pick up a cruise ship going north, south, or east out to the Atlantic. There are also interior river cruises and cruises on the Great Lakes which offer some rest and relaxation along with a history lesson about the origins and growth of the US, Canada and Mexico.
Along the northern east coast of North America lies the frozen white north of Canada and the two large islands of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Cruises here also go further north to the Arctic Circle and east to Greenland and Iceland. The scenery and sea life you can observe on these northern cruises aren't found anywhere else. Whale watch cruises depart regularly on day cruises from New England and Canadian ports.
However, if you want to take a cruise south, find one which travels to the tip of Florida and then into the Gulf of Mexico. For many people, one that ends up in the Caribbean is the best choice, because of the sandy white beaches, blue lagoons, clear water, and colourful life forms. It's a great place for cruise and stay packages due to the amazing hospitality supplied by the locals; it's no wonder it is the most popular cruise destination.
Your North American East Coast cruise is played out the way you want it. Decide whether you want to visit the tropics or snow capped mountains; if you want to see both, what route are you going to take? The distance between the port of Miami and the mountains of New Hampshire measures over one thousand miles, so you will need to make sure you have plenty of time to see the sights in all your ports-of-call. Remember, a cruise is more than just the amazing experience on the ship; it is about the adventures onshore as well. It's your holiday, so you make the (ports-of) calls. - 29868
Between these two polar opposites are Jacksonville, Atlanta, Savannah, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York; all locations where you can pick up a cruise ship going north, south, or east out to the Atlantic. There are also interior river cruises and cruises on the Great Lakes which offer some rest and relaxation along with a history lesson about the origins and growth of the US, Canada and Mexico.
Along the northern east coast of North America lies the frozen white north of Canada and the two large islands of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Cruises here also go further north to the Arctic Circle and east to Greenland and Iceland. The scenery and sea life you can observe on these northern cruises aren't found anywhere else. Whale watch cruises depart regularly on day cruises from New England and Canadian ports.
However, if you want to take a cruise south, find one which travels to the tip of Florida and then into the Gulf of Mexico. For many people, one that ends up in the Caribbean is the best choice, because of the sandy white beaches, blue lagoons, clear water, and colourful life forms. It's a great place for cruise and stay packages due to the amazing hospitality supplied by the locals; it's no wonder it is the most popular cruise destination.
Your North American East Coast cruise is played out the way you want it. Decide whether you want to visit the tropics or snow capped mountains; if you want to see both, what route are you going to take? The distance between the port of Miami and the mountains of New Hampshire measures over one thousand miles, so you will need to make sure you have plenty of time to see the sights in all your ports-of-call. Remember, a cruise is more than just the amazing experience on the ship; it is about the adventures onshore as well. It's your holiday, so you make the (ports-of) calls. - 29868
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Sarah Van Rensburg is a travel lover and avid writer, focussing on a range of travel topics particularly Cruise holidays.
