What is the Prettiest Harbor......

[sail7seas]

That you have sailed into or from?

[Krazy Kruizers]

Alaska - Sitka - all the small islands surrounding you - no matter where you anchor.

Europe - Toss up - either Stockholm or Oslo - wooded islands and fjords.

Mediterranean - Venice - the approach to the Grand Canal via the Lido Islands.

Caribbean - St Lucia - can actually watch other ships go by while docked.

[Lisa63]

Portland, Maine. Approaching this wonderful city from the water is breathtaking, with all the lighthouses leading the way.

[LAFFNVEGAS]

I have to agree with KK on Sitka Alaska, in May with the Snow Capped Mountains and the Islands surrounding it. One of my highlights was very early in the morning like 6:30 as we were coming into Sitka I was up in the gym on the treadmill it was wonderful.

 

Another port I love but I have actually not sailed in or out of it on a cruise ship but I know many have, is Kona Hawaii. With all the shops and the church there is just something that make me feel at home there.

[cactuslady]

Almost anywhere in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia (provided one has a small enough yacht).

 

For a cruise ship, and a real port with facilities, leaving Acapulco at night is gorgeous.

[Krazy Kruizers]

LAFFNVEGAS

Forgot about the Pacific - do agree about Kona, Hawaii.

[mhshapiro]

I didn't consider Kona's harbor to be all that pretty.

 

Actually among urban Harbor's Honolulu actually has a spectacular one.

 

I have some pix posted:

 

http://community.webshots.com/user/mhshapiro

 

Look at the Hawaii cruise albums.

[dakrewser]

In the U.S., San Francisco.

 

In Europe, Mahon, on Menorca.

 

 

[jhannah]

I really like St. Johns, Newfoundland. Not that it's all that "georgous," but coming through the narrows and seeing the town inside there is really quite a sight.

[JohnR49er]

Have to agree with San Francisco !!!!!!!!!!

[habenicd]

I would have to agree with Sitka.

[sail7seas]

I agree that Portland, Maine has a pretty harbor. I loved sailing into and out of Venice and also think that St. Thomas' Harbor is pretty.

 

Sailing by the White Cliffs into Dover is beautiful but the port itself is very industrial.

 

Honfleur in France is beautiful IMO

[sail7seas]

Although cruise ships cannot come into this harbor due to its small size, it is hard to imagine a more beautiful harbor anywhere in the world than Marblehead, Massachusetts.....the birthplace of the U.S. Navy.

 

 

 

We do not live too far from there and have enjoyed coming into that harbor on private vessels and it is absolutely beautiful.

 

 

 

Another gorgeous harbor IMO is Monaco.

[Starr Mtn]

Our votes would be:

 

Sydney, Australia

 

San Francisco - especially upon return in the early morning, seeing all the

City lights come on, and sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge

 

Agree re Sitka, and love Acapulco at night -especially at Christmas

[aaannnthony]

South America.......RIO!

 

New York City is a must, just to pass by "Lady Liberty". We've done it half a dozen times, and, it's always a great experience.

[dakrewser]

Although cruise ships cannot come into this harbor due to its small size, it is hard to imagine a more beautiful harbor anywhere in the world than Marblehead, Massachusetts.....the birthplace of the U.S. Navy.

Um, the Navy's birthplace was Naragansett Bay, Sail, even their official history recognizes that! (click here ) :)

 

-dave

[GayleArc]

Personal favorite, Bermuda.

[LizB1]

Stockholm, Sydney and Venice...not necessarily in that order.

[Bill S]

Most impressive for me, has been Rio at sunrise.

 

Leaving Acapulco at night was also very nice.

 

Other ports I have enjoyed sailing into are: Ushuaia, Sitka and San Diego. Vancouver is also a favorite, more so departing than arriving.

[MISSYLOU]

I would have to say Honolulu is a very exciting port to sail into as is San Francisco. Even though I don't care for Jamaica, the port at Ocho Rios really is pretty.

[the2ofus]

Sitka and Grenada

[TedC]

Oslo, Stockholm, Sydney (Aus.) and Venice - in alphabetical order. Please don't make me try to pick the most favorite!

 

(Also like Santorini, if a caldera can be called a harbor.)

[Tatka]

St. Thomas, VilleFranche, Naples .

[sail7seas]

Um, the Navy's birthplace was Naragansett Bay, Sail, even their official history recognizes that! (click here ) :)

 

-dave

 

Um...they have been fighting it out for years along with Beverly, Massachusetts. I am not going to bother to google for you for Marblehead. If you wish to.... :)

[lipoppop]

Ha Long Bay in Vietnam with all of the mountains rising out of the sea and the small fishing boats sailing by.