…et a different perspective of this bustling port city by taking a Kobe Bay Cruise. Cruises sail around the bay and last about 40 minutes. The boat is docked at Meriken Park beside the red Port Tower. See photo above. You can purchase tickets directly at the dock. Boats depart every hour, so you have options. Another option is the Kobe Concerto cruise. The ship is docked in front of Harbourland (see photo below) and offers a dining experience whil…
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Flying high over the Canadian Rockies with FlyOver Canada in Vancouver
…g FlyOver Canada during the summer months, there’s a very good chance that cruise ships will be docked at Canada Place. This is the Vancouver cruise ship terminal for the wildly popular Alaska cruises that depart from downtown Vancouver. Some cruise ship passengers will arrive early, which means that Canada Place can get busy. Keep this in mind when booking your showtime at FlyOver Vancouver. If you’re reading this post and you are taking an Ala…
25 FREE Things to do in Vancouver
…Cruise Ship Terminal, so it gets quite busy during the summer months. This cruise ship terminal can hold up to four luxury cruise ships at one time. It’s the home port for many of the Alaska cruises that depart from Vancouver. Inside Canada Place is the popular virtual flight ride FlyOver Canada. The experience lasts approximately 20 minutes. FlyOver Canada is NOT free. Check prices and hours here. 12. Horse Racing at Hastings Racecourse Hastings…
Why You Should Visit the Mosel Valley in Germany this summer
…which is fun experience for first timers. It’s amazing how tight the river cruise ships get to the sides of the locks. Some ships come within 2 or 3 inches of the walls. Many of the Mosel River Valley boat tours can be done in one afternoon. The most popular starting and ending points for day trips are in Koblenz, Cochem and Trier. Check out this 1 hour sightseeing cruise to experience the picturesque Moselle landscape around Cochem. We did a 4…
You can’t go to Ireland and not see these top 10 Ireland attractions
…tip – before you go to Titanic Belfast, we recommend you look at when the cruise ships are in town. Plan around the cruise ship schedule. A cruise ship was in port when we visited and the museum was very busy that day. Related: Travelling to Ireland? Read these Ireland travel tips More posts from our trip to Ireland: Traveling to Ireland for the first time? Here’s what you need to know Highlights from our 2 week Ireland road trip 20 Photos that w…
Hike to Briksdalsbreen in Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway
…hs. More info here. This is the best option to visit Briksdal glacier from cruise ship port in Olden. There’s also a glacier shuttle bus service from Stryn Bus Terminal to Briksdal. The bus is parked beside Briksdalsbre Mountain Lodge (Fjellstove). More info here. Note – the Jostedalsbreen National Park Center is located the village of Oppstryn. It’s located about 1 hour drive from Briksdalsbre (30 minutes east of Olden). Related post – Tips for…
The Charming Old Town of Willemstad on Curaçao
…freighter. I did not use my zoom for the above the photo. I had to let the ship pass us completely in order to capture it’s full frame. Huge! After the ship passed, the bridge began to swing across St. Anna Bay to connect the Punda and Otrobanda quarters of Willemstad. I captured the process using the Hyperlapse app on my phone, but sadly my phone had a meltdown shortly afterwards and I didn’t back up my Hyperlapse videos. Another reminder to back…
Things to do in Stockholm, Sweden this summer (with Kids)
…entertained. Learn about tours here. You can pre-book tickets here. If the ship in the 80’s movie “The Goonies” was actually real, it would look similar to this remarkable ship. Watch this short video from our visit to the Vasa Museum. Explore Djurgården Island Djurgården is an island in central Stockholm that is home to several museums and tourist attractions. If you’re traveling to Stockholm with kids, you will want to visit Djurgården. You ca…
