Tag: cruising

California, Destinations, Getting There

From the Bay Area to the Open Ocean: Cruising from San Francisco

San Francisco is still developing its brand as turnaround port for major cruise lines, but it has always been a true destination city, topping travel bucket lists globally. With a new, convenient cruise terminal just steps away from the heart of the city -which, when occupied, also serves as an unavoidable reminder for all waterfront visitors to look into cruising- and all the attractions the City by the Bay has to offer, experiencing SF as a home port is a delight for any experienced or new cruiser.

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Destinations, New York

New York City Sights: Tour Manhattan from the Hudson

In a previous post on NYC Sights, I recommended the Staten Island Ferry for incredible views of Lower Manhattan, One World Trade, the Statue of Liberty, and the entire Manhattan skyline for free. Now, with some strategizing (getting to the ferry terminal early before the line forms, asserting your spot on the Statue side of the ship, and making an efficient loop to get back on the same ferry), this is an excellent way to view the harbor and the Manhattan skyline.

However, if you want to avoid the masses and spend a longer, carefree, quality amount of time on the water, you have other options.

This past Saturday, I tried one of those options, namely a day sail on Classic Harbor Line’s Schooner America 2.0. When I researched boating opportunities for NYC, Classic Harbor’s harbor cruises had great reviews and the sailboat I wanted. Continue reading “New York City Sights: Tour Manhattan from the Hudson” →