8 Best Ways to Avoid The Crowds In Cruise Ports

As cruise ships get larger and cruising becoming more popular, cruise ports can get very crowded with cruise passengers. There can be between 15,000 and 20,000 passengers arriving at a port one any one day. What can you do to avoid the crowds and have a great time in a cruise port away from the mass of other cruising people there too? Over the many cruises I have done, over 73 at time of making this, I have found 8 great and proven ways to avoid the crowds in a cruise port. Hope these help you have a great time in every port you call on on your cruise vacation.

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Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers aims to help you make more of your precious travel time and money on land and when cruising the oceans or rivers of the world. To help you, in every video I draw on my first-hand tips and advice from travelling every month for over 20 years and 60+ cruises.

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[LowcountyLiberalLady]

You should really write a book. All of these tips, your knowledge and common sense are invaluable. Thank you Sir 😘

[macumezahn]

Thank you so much for all your tips. One thing i do is to map out the places i wznt to visit. THEN, I VISIT THE FARTHEST LOCATION FIRST and then work my way back to the ship. (usually with a bus pass, etc.) I also visit museums and 'academic' locations first. Then when everyone is tired and returning to ship, i visit the popular sites in the afternoon. (Naples is a good example) the natl museum of archeology sounds boring, but is incredible! You can stand within two feet of some of oldest and rarest statues in italy.

[DanetteSWhite]

Being from NY, I don't too much trust taxi drivers in unknown places or deserted places. Keep your guard up. Thanks for the tips.

[samuelcollins]

Gary is the best. I learned something or two or three every time I watch one of his videos. Like workshops in the travel industry. Thank you so much Gary and keep up the good work

[davidandrew]

In Juneau, Alaska, A short walk, I have a walking stick, to the Alaska State Museum. You walk past interesting places, is cheap and really informative on the history of Alaska.

[danielgaskell]

Outstanding Gary! No one else presents this material and so much of it enriches our potential experiences! Thank you!

[christinagipperich]

These are great bits of advice, not just for cruising but all travel and maybe life too.

[gerrycorbino]

I always look forward to watching one of your videos because they're packed with great useful information. Thanks

[pamelahack]

Thanks you for these tips. Friends on their first cruise were put off by all the hourds of people around the ports. They say they won’t cruise again. I’ll forward your tips may make them change their minds.

[paulr]

Congratulations 100.000 subscribers !!

[flagwanker]

The only way to avoid the crowds in ports is to walk to somewhere where there aren't any. In my years in the navy, I found that so, so easy to do.

[jilliandent]

Gary thank you. You are a wealth of very useful information

[jopiaspieder]

You say Go Local and I'd like to add to that and say book excursions by independent providers at the port once you get off the ship or book in advance. Their busses, catamarans, submarines ect tend to be far less crowded then the ones booked through the cruise lines booked by mostly everyone on the ship. Even is you go to the same place such as Sting Ray City in Grand Cayman their catamarans are less crowded then the others booked by the cruise ship providers. Also a good source to avoid crowds to ask the crew members who have sailed in that port multiple times. They can tell you were the less crowded places are and even where the good eating places and best wi fi spots. Keep in mind that besides website the on board crew is the best source of information.

[larryrobinson]

Great advice and thanks for all the sites to look at. Already changed plans for a cruise in February to Cozumel - six cruise ships in port the day we are there.

[kittycat]

I love this channel. I could watch it 24/7

[jaypaladin-havesmartswilll]

I really like this advice video because it open my thinking up to cruising away from the Americas and cruise around Europe and the Mediterranean Sea.

[sintowndec]

Thank you for the info. I am planning a cruise trip to eastern Caribbean in middle of the January, 2020. The information is definitely useful.

[debbiekerr]

I appreciate your help and advice. I had a difficult time when I went to New Orleans, and I really wish I had this advice then.

[Leftee]

The links that Gary cites in this video are worth their weight in gold. If you want ideas on how to utilize your time in port wisely, follow Gary's advice here as well as the information available on the websites he mentions. Fantastic video!

[patrickmooney]

Agreed... But, sometimes, crowds just can't be avoided. :-) Thanks, Gary!