SHORE EXCURSIONS · BY REGION
The best days ashore.
The 15 most popular atlantic coast & islands shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
Guided Corralejo sand dunes and turquoise coves shore excursion from Puerto del Rosario. Dune time, sea swim, and free shopping.
Most Popular“Anke ware eine Super Reiseführerin. Hat viles über Land und Leute erzählt. Es wurde auch immer darauf geachtet, dass alle wieder im Bus waren.”
A cruise-ship day on Santiago with port pickup, mountain views, **batuco/morna** music and dancing, plus a real swim at Tarrafal.
“gut , länger als geplant ,hätte es für uns nicht gebraucht”
Private 7-hour Madeira tour from Funchal Cruise Port for up to 8, with flexible stops like Cabo Girão, Monte, and Câmara de Lobos.
“Very convenient pickup. Flexible itinerary. Friendly and knowledgeable driver. Large taxi qas comfortable for 4 or 5 passengers, but could seat up to 8. We had a great tour of the west of the island, with a stop for poncha and nikita - traditional Madeiran drinks. Joao was a patient guide and we all enjoyed…”
Private Lisbon half-day electric tuk-tuk tour with cruise pickup, Alfama to Bairro Alto viewpoints, and key Belém sights in about 3 hours.
“Excellent guide and a great way to try local food. Food was delicious It was a great way to get an overview of Lisbon and see key sites in a fun way!”
Furnas crater, tea at Gorreana, and hot springs on a port-friendly shore tour from Ponta Delgada with optional Terra Nostra soak.
“It was an unseasonably cold, wet and cloudy day, but Pedro still showed us great parts of the island and we'd love to come back for another visit to hopefully see the Sete Cidades Craters from a high viewpoint without the cloud!”
A small-group Sete Cidades shore excursion from Ponta Delgada: pineapple greenhouse, crater viewpoints, and the Blue & Green Lakes.
“Fabulously driver pleasant knowledgeable saw all the highlights learned many faces about the islands”
Half-day 4x4 shore excursion from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades, Furnas, or Lagoa do Fogo with port pickup and small-group touring.
“We had an amazing excursion with our very able and knowledgeable guide, Pep. He met us at the ship and we began our half day journey. We had an amazing ride on our way up the mountain to an overlook. The sight was outstanding! We visited a tea factory and on to learn about the…”
Private small-group Lisbon shore tour with pickup, air-conditioned comfort, Alfama walking, Belém icons, and optional Pastéis de Belém.
“our guide was terrific, very well spoken and informative. She took us all over Lisbon. we enjoyed this tour very much.”
Private 4-hour Lisbon shore tour by minivan with Belém and Alfama highlights plus pastel de Belém, cod cake, vinho verde and port.
“Private tour was great. Great tour guide John, very knowledgeable, showed us all of the highlights if Lisbon. Opted out of the wine tasting, so John dropped us off in town for some shopping.”
Private Lisbon and Sintra shore day with port pickup, UNESCO sites, Cabo da Roca views, and optional palaces—English guide included.
“Best tour ever. We covered more than 3 combined ship cruise excursions in 8 hours. David greeted us like family. He was the consummate host and guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about Portugal, Sintra and Lisbon. Highly recommended. Arthur”
Private Lisbon shore tour with port pickup, air-conditioned comfort, and a local guide covering Rossio, Alfama, Sé, Jerónimos, and Pastéis de Belém.
“Our tour guide was superb, knowledgeable and very friendly. We learned and saw about Lisbon more than we anticipated”
São Vicente in a half or full day: Mindelo markets, forts, Monte Verde tea views, and a Baia das Gatas swim, with easy port pickup.
“Efficient pickup at poor and well organised quickly into buses. Great guide in leano. We saw everything the island had to offer .”
Vigo to Santiago de Compostela shore day with an English guide, cathedral entry, and guided walking for about $82.
“Miscommunication and constant changes throughout the tour which was shortened by leaving late and returning early.”
Private Sintra and Pena Palace shore excursion from Lisbon port with guided palaces, skip-the-line help, ocean stops, and private comfort.
“Catarina was a great tour guide! She is very well informed and made the day great! Pena palace was my favorite part of the entire trip to Portugal. Walking the grounds of Pena Palace felt like you were in an enchanted forest. I would suggest getting the fast pass so you can see as much…”
Private half-day Sintra and Cascais shore excursion with pickup, guided stops at Pena, Cabo da Roca, and Boca do Inferno.
“Our guide, Marta, was the best guide we’ve ever had. She’s very knowledgeable and engaging. She made us comfortable and had us laughing often. Highly recommend this tour.”
Every coast a ship calls at, and the best of every port day.
