SHORE EXCURSIONS
The best days ashore.
The 15 most popular full-day 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.
Florence and Pisa from Livorno in one full day by A/C coach, with guided sights, free time in both cities, and optional local tastings.
Most Popular“Only way to go, no worries and no hassles. Friendly tour guides very pleasant and knowledgeable. Directed us to a great restaurant for lunch as well.”
Skagway to Yukon by minibus: Klondike Highway views, Carcross Desert, Wild Adventure Yukon museum, BBQ lunch, border photo stops.
“Fantastic trip and the tour guide was phenomenal! Our guide was incredibly personable. He had us laughing while learning all about the area from Skagway to the Yukon. There was a bear at one of the stops along the way and he made sure to keep everyone at a safe distance to enjoy the bear…”
Full-day tour from Messina to Taormina and Castelmola with port pickup, an English guide, and Greek Theatre entrance included.
“Excellent tour with easy walking and fabulous views. Our guide Guliua was superb and delivered an English tour extremely well.”
Port-to-Florence coach plus Tuscan tasting and 4 hours to roam Duomo, squares, and Ponte Vecchio at your pace.
“Livorno to Florence is merely a ride to Florence and a very long walk from where the bus is licensed to stop and the city. The “guide” admitted to doing it on a part-time basis and didn’t act like a guide. This was very disappointing.”
On-time cruise-day Jeju tour with English guides. Choose your port itinerary, see volcanic peaks, cliffs, waterfalls, and markets in 8 hours.
“It was the best experience for me. The price is also about 30 percent to 40 percent of the direct cost of the cruise, and it was easy for Love Korea staff to wait and meet with Love Korea sign when they got off the ship. Also, our beautiful Chloe guide gave us a lot…”
Private day trip from Livorno to Cinque Terre villages and Pisa, with small-group pacing, port pickup, and ferry-and-train village hopping.
“I cannot say enough about the wonderful day we had with Vittorio and our driver Roberto. Even through they do this every day, they bring a fresh, energetic energy to every stop we made! Not having a real idea of what we were in for, Vittorio took the lead and took us to 3 of…”
A private Rhodes shore excursion that strings together Rhodes Town, Lindos, and beaches with smart timing, a comfy car, and easy logistics.
“Micheal A. Was amazing!! Showed us all the historical sites - taught us about the history. Extremely flexible with what we were wanting to do!! His lunch recommendation was the best place and lunch!! Highly recommend this tour!!”
Cruise-day Rome highlights from Civitavecchia: Vatican Square, Colosseum sights, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, guided by an English-speaking local.
“In my opinion the description of the tour should clearly state that you do not enter any of the sites listed. Also clearly state the amount of walking from the Colosseum. In order to enrich the tour I'd suggest adding entry to St, Peter's, and the Pantheon even if you needed to charge more. Our…”
Private Mercedes day trip from Livorno to Pisa and Florence with guided highlights, smart timing, and skip-the-line options for major sights.
“Mike the guide was fantastic. I have had at least 25 similar guides and mike was the best by far. He was amazingly kind and helpful he speaks perfect English’s. Mike was super knowledgeable and his mom is an English teacher so no problem with communication”
Private Cannes shore trip covering Nice, Monaco, Èze, and Antibes with port pickup, A/C minivan, and an English guide for up to 8.
“Adam was such a great tour guide. He gave us information about things almost the whole time he was driving. We stopped at many very interesting places and he even customized our trip to see a place we wanted to see near Monaco. He also helped us take many pictures too.”
Private Nha Trang day tour from the cruise port: top temples, Cham towers, a museum, Dam Market, plus a local lunch and guide.
“We were met at around 8am, and liked our guide, but we felt he rushed us. At one of the attractions, we could have gone in, but we were already on our way to the next attraction. At the 1st place, the aquarium, I wanted to ask him something about the display, but he was…”
7-hour Rome highlights tour from Civitavecchia with pickup, an expert English guide, Vatican photos, Colosseum views, Pantheon, Trevi, and more.
“Can't complain about the operator or the guide. They did a good job. Only issue with them is about the meeting time. Instructions said 8am local time but they arrived at 945am. We thought we missed the tour as nobody was there. I have major issue with the "Get Directions" link of this tour. It…”
San Francisco to Napa & Sonoma in one day: Golden Gate drive, estate tours at three wineries, tastings, and optional Sonoma lunch.
“We loved this tour. You get to see the Golden Gate Bridge and views from the north end of the bridge. Then the information and tastings we received were fascinating and helpful. We learned so much...take this tour!!!”
Port Elizabeth shore excursion to Addo Elephant National Park for a full-day safari plus a classic braai lunch, with round-trip transfers.
“Great day and tour guide at Addo Elephant National Park! Elephants galore including babies! The guide did a lot to ensure that we saw Elephants, Zebra, and more!”
Full-day Giant’s Causeway shore tour from Belfast by luxury coach: Antrim Coast, Dunluce and Carrick-a-Rede, plus Belfast sights.
“We had a wonderful day, our guide Lisa was fabulous and the tour was excellent. The Giant’s Causeway didn’t disappoint despite rather miserable weather and Lisa adjusted the itinerary on the way back to take account of reduced visibility. The tour around Belfast was a bonus, didn’t expect to see and learn so much. A…”
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