The size and scope of North America is massive compared to the city states of Europe, the diverse nations of Africa, and even the somewhat larger lands of Asia. Its sheer size makes it a melting pot of diverse cultures, languages, and dynamics that create a unique social landscape. The East Coast of the United States is where you will see this most of all. Cruises to the East Coast 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.
Cruises also stop in Canada, along the northern east coast of North America. Nova Scotia and Newfoundland are large island provinces which are often ports-of-call for cruise ships. From here, they go further north to the Arctic Circle and east to Greenland and Iceland. The scenery and sea life is unique to the location, so you can't find it anywhere else. Because of the mix of wildlife and location, whale watch cruises depart regularly from New England and Canadian ports.
Going in the opposite direction to the tip of Florida and then into the Gulf of Mexico, you will get to the east coast of the Mayan Riviera and the Caribbean Sea, the most popular cruise destination in the world. The coastline here and the tropical islands that stretch out to the east offer sandy white beaches, blue lagoons, and clear water with colourful life forms. The people are warm and friendly and the food is excellent, making it a great place for cruise and stay packages.
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.
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.
Cruises also stop in Canada, along the northern east coast of North America. Nova Scotia and Newfoundland are large island provinces which are often ports-of-call for cruise ships. From here, they go further north to the Arctic Circle and east to Greenland and Iceland. The scenery and sea life is unique to the location, so you can't find it anywhere else. Because of the mix of wildlife and location, whale watch cruises depart regularly from New England and Canadian ports.
Going in the opposite direction to the tip of Florida and then into the Gulf of Mexico, you will get to the east coast of the Mayan Riviera and the Caribbean Sea, the most popular cruise destination in the world. The coastline here and the tropical islands that stretch out to the east offer sandy white beaches, blue lagoons, and clear water with colourful life forms. The people are warm and friendly and the food is excellent, making it a great place for cruise and stay packages.
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.
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Sarah Van Rensburg is a travel lover and avid writer, focussing on a range of travel topics particularly Cruise holidays.
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Some cruise lines now offer working cell phones, plasma TVs in private cabins, Internet access, and other technological amenities formerly unheard-of at sea.
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