184 FEATURE Port of San Diego, USA Adventure, relaxation and more awaits cruise passengers a few steps from the Port of San Diego. The experience begins with a stroll along the Embarcadero and San Diego Bay and continues to Seaport Village, a lively waterfront destination, which is home to more than 50 shops and a variety of eateries, ranging from gourmet to local fare. Travellers can visit Louisiana Charlies for authentic Cajun cuisine or discover local favourites such as Crack Taco Shop, Cork and Batter, coastal cuisine at Shorebird, or enjoy upscale farm-totable fresh dining at Malibu Farm. Port of Seattle, USA When arriving in Seattle, cruise guests can begin their day with the aroma of baked pastry and a sip of locally roasted espresso. After this, they can take a walk and find fresh flowers and farmers stalls at the Pike Place Market where orangeclad fishmongers call out the day’s catch. Visitors can also head up the Space Needle, which is 520 feet high and has floor–to-ceiling glass to see the ‘Emerald City’ at their feet. As sunset washes over the Olympic Mountains, which are visible from the city, passengers can catch the last ferry across the bay back to their island retreat, where their next adventure can begin. Tortola, British Virgin Islands Tortola is the largest island of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and has several whitesand beaches, including Cane Garden Bay and Smuggler’s Cove. On BVI’s smallest island, Jost Van Dyke, cruise guests can become beachcombers while the Caribbean sun beats down, before tasting the flavours of the islands at the beach bars. Finally, they can return to the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park to explore its bustling charm before boarding the ship.
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