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When you arrive at port, there will be no gaudy tourism, no tour bus carrying thirty people and a lady waving her umbrella in the air to show you the sights and souvenir shops. The average port time is one day which gives a freight cruise passenger longer to explore than on a typical cruise ship. Ships can also face delays, occasionally arrive in port at night or decide to bypass a port at the last minute. But alright, you want to know what the digs are like; what is life like traveling on a cargo ship?

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As you might expect, accommodation comes without the frills, but passenger cabins on a cargo ship are large and more spacious than cabins on your average cruise ship. Beds and furnishings are functional and pleasant enough, but far from fancy. Located on the upper decks, you get private bathrooms, air conditioning, possibly a small refrigerator, TV, window views that may or may not be obstructed by the odd shipping container. Some freight ships have swimming pools, but there are no casinos aboard and no glitzy evening shows on offer.

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All too quickly, we become regular tourists once again. The grueling flight home from Shanghai gets us thinking.

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For additional photos, click here. The Hanjin Geneva picks up cargo and guests in Seattle. Story by Julie Lawson Photos by Patrick Lawson My husband, Patrick, and I had already experienced a decade of freighter travel when we decided to cross the Pacific by container ship. Early morning magic of the Columbia River heading towards Portland, Oregon.