SHORE EXCURSIONS
The best days ashore.
The 15 most popular city tours for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
Skagway mini-bus tour to White Pass Summit and Tormented Valley: waterfalls, Gold Rush cemetery stories, and big photo stops.
Most Popular“Tormented valley was incredible, our tour guide Aaron was top notch and knows local history on a next level”
Private Ho Chi Minh City tour from Phu My Port with a personal guide, coffee and lunch, major sites, and flexible pacing.
“It was a great day trip, we got a very good impression of Ho-Chi-Minh-City and Vietnam. Peter is an excellent guide, we can highly recommend the tour.”
Port-to-panorama Marseille in 4 hours with Notre-Dame de la Garde, Palais Longchamp, Old Port time, and English guidance.
“We saw more of Marseille than we would have taking the shuttle to town and wandering. The bus travels through the nerrow streets while the guide tells us the history. We stopped at a few places for photos and adventure. I was surprised how crowded the church was in Oct.”
Naples city highlights plus Pompeii in one half-day port tour, with cathedral, Posillipo views, expert guiding, included Pompeii tickets, and headsets.
“Naples isn't an attractive city, full of graffiti and crazy drivers and pedestrians. However the pick up and tour were very well organized. The tour guide made Pompeii come alive. The hike around Pompeii was strenuous but the guide took great care and paid close attention to all the participants. Wish there was more free…”
A 2.5-hour Skagway city and White Pass summit tour with waterfall stops, Gold Rush stories, and free port pickup for $79.
“Fabulous trip seeing a different & interesting area! Loved the local knowledge from a guide who actually enjoys coming back to the area!”
A 3.5-hour post-cruise Vancouver tour with port pickup, Stanley Park and Granville Island time, plus drop-off to the airport or hotel.
“A little chaotic on the front end, but the organizers got everyone sorted out as to which bus group they were a part of. The bus seats are not the coach type, more like tight airline seats. Larger people commented on their discomfort.”
Small-group Ushuaia shore excursion with Tierra del Fuego highlights, Lago Roca walk, End of the World sign, and photo stops.
“Met at the port on time . 17 of us on a mini bus seemed too many for the amount of time . Couldn’t hear the guide on the bus even though we asked him to speak up. The tour was good - but could have been condensed into a shorter time, we didn’t get…”
Hop-on hop-off bus from Malaga cruise port with 24-hour pass and English audio to Picasso, La Manquita, Gibralfaro and museums.
“My husband and I were disappointed on the Malaga, Spain Hop On Hop Off Bus in March 2020. Planning ahead, I emailed where to meet this bus after our cruise ship arrives at the Malaga Port. Received email to meet at nearby light house and I printed local map. NO. Found the bus to the…”
A smooth 3.5-hour Vancouver overview with Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Island Market, Stanley Park, and a hassle-free cruise port drop-off.
“Interesting and informative. The driver and tour guide, Quintin, is very knowledgeable and friendly. We were picked up at the hotel on time and dropped off at the cruise port on time.”
A 4-hour small-group Dunedin cruise excursion from Port Chalmers: Signal Hill views, Baldwin Street, Otago highlights, and free time downtown.
“An excellent day in Dunedin. We were picked up at cruise port early and had time for an extra trip to a view point above the ship. The guides Kim and Greg were friendly, helpful and full of information. Many stops around town managed very Read more”
Hop-on hop-off Oslo buses with 17 stops, Viking and castle sights, 24-hour ticket, Wi-Fi, and audio in 8 languages. Seasonal.
“Too many people. Barely got on the second bus. Short run for the money. Probably better to take an uber to a couple of the better areas.”
A well-paced Wellington shore excursion with port pickup, big-city sights, and mountain and harbor views plus an optional cable car ride.
“This tour was fantastic from start to finish. Our driver and guide Dennis was passionate about his city and NZ and went over and above to take us to all the Wellington highlights. The tour should only have been 3.5 hours but was actually 5 plus hours as Dennis wanted to ensure we saw all…”
A guided, two-hour walk through Old Québec’s Upper Town and Lower Town—Place Royale, Château Frontenac views, churches, and fortifications.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and very nice. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Quebec City.”
Valencia in 5 hours: small-group Old Town + City of Arts and Sciences exteriors, then tapas, paella, and wine at an 11th-century venue.
“We had a great time. Emma was a wonderful guide. We really enjoyed the tapas and wines and Emma was able to answer every question we had. She was very flexible and met all of our needs.”
Cruise-port day trip packs Lindos, ceramics, and Rhodes Old Town into 7 hours, with air-conditioned comfort and optional Acropolis.
“Beautiful countryside, amazing pottery and awe inspiring views. Great guide with lots of knowledge and history to share.”
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