Port of call public transportation

[michaelbr]

I'm new to cruising, couldn't find any useful information about public transportation over the net, (some time a port has different locations depending on its use: cargo, passenger, ferry, etc.), trying to get transportation info in advance (before boarding), tried cruise lines and couldn't find it there either.

[clo]

We're doing a cruise where I won't be doing all escorted tours. I have googled things like "transportation from the cruise terminal city xyz."

[cruisemom42]

I’ve often used the site Whatsinport.com as a starting point for planning and finding out what’s available. Info is more complete for more frequently visited ports.

 

Cruise Cfitic also has sub-forums that cover most ports of call where people get questions answered about ports by knowledgeable cruisers (and a few locals). 

[ldubs]

OP, if you have a specific cruise in mind, naming the ports might get answers from those who have been there.  You are not likely to find anything from the cruise lines.  They would prefer you pay for their "city center on your own" tours.  

[martincath]

Let us know which port(s) @michaelbr and there's a much better chance of getting the right info quickly - there are sometimes oddities around port access for which local knowledge might be better than Googling!

[1025cruise]

You should ask in the ports of call sections on these boards.

[clo]

4 hours ago, cruisemom42 said:

I’ve often used the site Whatsinport.com as a starting point for planning and finding out what’s available. Info is more complete for more frequently visited ports.

 

Cruise Cfitic also has sub-forums that cover most ports of call where people get questions answered about ports by knowledgeable cruisers (and a few locals). 

Thanks for that link. I'll also add that some cruise ships offer shuttles and they are way, WAY more than the public transit ones.

[clo]

2 hours ago, martincath said:

Let us know which port(s) @michaelbr and there's a much better chance of getting the right info quickly - there are sometimes oddities around port access for which local knowledge might be better than Googling!

Oh definitely. I should have been more precise. I look at local sites.

[donaldsc]

Not surprising that the cruise lines will not give you the information even if they have it.  They want to sell you ship tours which I assume are very profitable.  Even if they did try to give you that information it probably be inaccurate and/or out of date.  Use the internet for that information.

 

DON

[navybankerteacher]

It always amazes me that people will spend thousands of dollars to see a different part of the world, and then fail to make an effort to identify particular items of interest and plan on how to see those of greatest interest.  With the internet and libraries providing so much information, so many will rely on cut rate tours.

[Essiesmom]

In another thread the OP is asking about the need for a US visa for an Alaska cruise from Vancouver, so maybe he is looking at Alaska ports.  EM

[michaelbr]

14 hours ago, cruisemom42 said:

I’ve often used the site Whatsinport.com as a starting point for planning and finding out what’s available. Info is more complete for more frequently visited ports.

 

Cruise Cfitic also has sub-forums that cover most ports of call where people get questions answered about ports by knowledgeable cruisers (and a few locals). 

thanks for this tip

[michaelbr]

14 hours ago, ldubs said:

OP, if you have a specific cruise in mind, naming the ports might get answers from those who have been there.  You are not likely to find anything from the cruise lines.  They would prefer you pay for their "city center on your own" tours.  

thanks for your reply, right now I have nothing planned, but just wondering where I can find those info in advance.

[michaelbr]

13 hours ago, martincath said:

Let us know which port(s) @michaelbr and there's a much better chance of getting the right info quickly - there are sometimes oddities around port access for which local knowledge might be better than Googling!

thanks for this tip, will do when I have a specific cruise in mind.

[michaelbr]

3 hours ago, Essiesmom said:

In another thread the OP is asking about the need for a US visa for an Alaska cruise from Vancouver, so maybe he is looking at Alaska ports.  EM

it was one of possibilities, but unfortunately didn't work out (couldn't find affortable single cruise).

[ldubs]

7 hours ago, michaelbr said:

thanks for your reply, right now I have nothing planned, but just wondering where I can find those info in advance.

 

I've had decent luck with the "Whatsinport" site previously mentioned by @cruisemom42.

[Essiesmom]

Depending on where you want to travel, it’s one of the things that is covered in Rick Steves’ books on cruising.  Mediterranean Cruise Ports and Scandinavian and Northern European Cruise Ports.  How to diy your excursions.  EM