Compare itineraries and cruising regions
Which cruising region best suits the time you have available? For ocean cruises, compare the embarkation port, ports of call, days at sea and return to the starting port. The itinerary for a specific sailing is more informative than the name of a broad region. A region alone does not describe the voyage: the Caribbean, the South Pacific and transatlantic routes offer very different itineraries.
Weigh port days against days at sea
One CLIA example of a western Caribbean cruise covers seven nights from Port Canaveral, with two days at sea and several port calls. The time available for shore excursions depends on the arrival and departure times at each port. The published sailing details show the embarkation and disembarkation ports, as well as the number of days spent ashore and at sea.
When planning your journey to the port, check not only the port but also the correct terminal and your embarkation time slot. At the terminal, you will check in and pass through security before boarding.
