What to Expect On Your Cruise: Days in Port

Land Ho!The Captain deftly inches your cruise ship alongside the pier as line handlers scurry to grab the ropes and secure them. The gangway appears and everyone is anxious to proceed ashore. But first there is a delay until the announcement that the ship has "cleared."What's that all about? Simple... before anyone can leave the ship, local immigration officials must give their approval—or "clear