The Nazca Lines of Peru: Shore Excursion
In December 2023, we took a South American cruise on the Sapphire Princess. When we found out that our port stop in San Martin was close to the enigmatic Nazca Lines, we knew we had to check them out!
Shore Excursion in Manta: Ceviche and More in Ecuador
In December 2023, we visited our first city south of the equator: Manta, Ecuador. Rather than join one of the expensive shore excursion offered by the cruise line, we opted to explore the city on our own. We walked around this tuna capital of the world, tried ceviche for the first time, and visited a few cultural sites.
Shore Excursion: Walking Around Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Puntarenas is a small town, a peninsula that juts out into the bay on the western side of Costa Rica. Its name literally means “sandy point”, an apt description.
Shore Excursion: Ensenada, Mexico on Your Own
Ensenada, Mexico is a small town on Baha California, the peninsula of land just south of the state of California, USA. It is a popular destination for cruise ships and it has a bustling tourist shopping center.
Shore Excursion: Catalina Island Golf Cart Tour
We stopped on Catalina Island during our Disney Magic cruise. We had a fantastic time exploring the island in a golf cart!