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DOCKED DISCOVERIES!

Cruise port information straight from the source!

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Our Mission

Docked Discoveries is your one stop resource for all your cruising needs so that you can step off the gangway towards adventure with confidence.

 

From up to date port information to hidden gems you won’t find in a guide book, we are sharing our 10 years (and counting) of cruising experience so that your trip will be a vacation of a lifetime.

 

Explore the Port Intro's, Blog Posts, and Youtube Channel for insider knowledge, money saving tips, and unique travel experiences to transform a trip into a vacation of a lifetime!

The Latest Port Information

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Informative Videos

Learn more before you go

One of our most exciting features is our interactive video channel through Youtube, with all kinds of informative videos with port information, insider tips and tricks, and answering questions to help best prepare for your time ashore in port!

Subscribe to the Docked Discoveries channel on Youtube to be notified about new videos!

 
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Port Introductions

What does the port area look like? What services are available? The all important "Is there WIFI available?" They are all answered here!

To start with we are releasing Asian and Alaska port pages first, with more to follow. Click the links below or the Port Info tab at the top of the page.

 
  • TIPS AND TRICKS, HOW-TO'S, AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES FROM OUR WRITERS

    Travel Writing

    TIPS AND TRICKS, HOW-TO'S, AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES FROM OUR WRITERS

  • Whats the deal with Wagyu?

    Have you ever marveled at a cut of wagyu beef on the menu for over $100 and wondered what makes it so special? If you have pulled the trigger and tried it… you know. A quality cut of wagyu beef will melt away in your mouth with an intense, rich flavor that will blow your palate away.

  • NYC On your Own: Liberty and Ellis Island

    If on your visit to New York, you have your heart set on making the historic ferry journey from Battery Park on Manhattans southern tip over to arguably the city's most recognisable monument, as well as the original landing point for many of the country's early immigrants, then this post will give you all you need to know, and how to do it all for less than $30 a person.

  • 7 Amazing Things to Do in Hoi An

    Hoi An is a charming Vietnamese city that is 45 minutes away from the Da Nang city center. It was a pivotal trading port from the 15th-19th centuries, and you can see the unique Chinese, Japanese, and European influences throughout the lantern-lined streets.

    The city is walkable, and here is a list of 7 things to do to make the most of your visit if your ship has a late sail or overnight.