Many ports are truly worth exploring in their own right — interesting enough for a stand-alone vacation. To make getting to your ship as fuss-free as possible when it’s time to board, we’ve scoped out the most incredible cruise-friendly hotels across the world. Thanks to their central locations and amazing amenities, these eight properties make embarkation a breeze.

Many ports are truly worth exploring in their own right — interesting enough for a stand-alone vacation. To make getting to your ship as fuss-free as possible when it’s time to board, we’ve scoped out the most incredible cruise-friendly hotels across the world. Thanks to their central locations and amazing amenities, these eight properties make embarkation a breeze.