SHORE EXCURSIONS
The best days ashore.
The 15 most popular guided 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.
Guided half-day shore trip from Flåm with Stegastein views, Borgund Stave Church, Aurlandsfjord, Lærdal Tunnel, and Lærdalsøyri.
Most Popular“Everything was amazing! And Alexa has been blessed with such a talent, voice and charm that we couldn’t have had a better guide. The route was perfectly curated. I would do this one again in the future!”
Guided Corralejo sand dunes and turquoise coves shore excursion from Puerto del Rosario. Dune time, sea swim, and free shopping.
“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 guided hike to Briksdal Glacier from Olden, with bus transport, stunning waterfall-and-mountain views, and a back-to-ship guarantee in 4 hours.
“Our guide, Sam, was fantastic - very informative and full of helpful tips. He seemed to have a scientific background, as he provided geographically-related info, along with specific area insights. Stunning sights of glaciers, waterfalls, rivers, and lakes. This is what we traveled to Norway to see! 10 out of 10!”
Cruise-port day trip packs Lindos, ceramics, and Rhodes Old Town into 7 hours, with air-conditioned comfort and optional Acropolis.
“The experience was great. The pottery making was very interesting. I climbed the Acroplolis with 2 others and it was amazing. I wish I had a little more time in lindos to go around and relax. Could of spent less time with the honey and wine tasting. Overall is a great experience”
Ride an e-bike along Wellington Harbour and coast, then use turbo power up Maupuia for 360° views with a coffee stop.
“Exactly as advertised. Prompt pick up and they take their time to be sure everyone is comfortable with their bikes before setting out. Jack was a great guide!”
Private Ephesus shore tour from Kusadasi: a guide, air-conditioned ride, Library of Celsus, Artemis Temple, and Şirince fruit wine with ship return.
“One of the best tours I have done with our own private guide and a large mini bus to takeus on the trip. Ephesus was outstanding and the visit to the hill top village was well worth the drive. We did go to a government sponsored carpet factRead more”
A 3.5-hour Montreal shore excursion with hotel or port pickup, guided highlights by coach, plus Mt Royal views and St Joseph’s Oratory.
“Our flight home from Montreal to Tampa didn't depart until 4:30 pm. I looked into the 3 hour bus tour offered by the cruise ship with port pickup and airport drop off and they were charging $700 for two people! OUCH. This amazing tour was $50 pp and they collected us right outside the port…”
A 4-hour Ephesus cruise shore tour with a licensed guide, guided ruins, Virgin Mary sites, and the Archaeology Museum, plus Sirince.
“We had a fantastic time. Mehmet was a great guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our day.”
4-hour Mykonos shore excursion: minibus lighthouse views, Ano Mera, Mykonos Town walk, Little Venice and Paraportiani.
“Dimitri was excellent! Warm, funny, knowledgable - took great pics at the best spots and shared lots of historical info and all at a great pace covering everything detailed and more! His father is the guide on the driven part of the tour and was also just as great! This was a brilliant excursion we…”
A 4-hour cruise-ship shore tour of Mykonos with lighthouse views, Ano Mera monastery, Kalafati Beach, and Mykonos Town photos.
“Great tour guide. She was so cute and blonde and bubbly. On top of being knowledgeable and a fantastic photographer. I would definitely book this company again! Very organized!”
A 90-minute guided walk through The Rocks in Sydney, with convict-era streets, heritage stops, and Harbour Bridge and Opera House views.
“Helen gave a very informative and enjoyable narration of the history of the Rocks. I wouldn't have known some of the unique spots and out of view places we visited were even there. Highly recommend to both visitors and residents of Sydney.”
Ride Zadar in an open-top cabrio from the cruise port for a 90-minute sweep of sea landmarks, sea organ, and UNESCO walls for $42.
“Great experience for a quick trip to the town. Good for those who have limited mobility. Would recommend!”
Private Saigon shore excursion from Phu My with port pickup, English guide, lunch, and key sites from Independence Palace to War Remnants.
“Great guide and driver. So glad we had both, they helped us get through the traffic and get the most out of the day and ensured we arrived back to the port on time. Loved every bit of the tour.”
Small-group Miami tour from Port of Miami to Wynwood, Little Havana, and a Biscayne Bay cruise, ending with airport drop-off.
“It was excellent due to Walker, our guide, who gave us a comprehensive tour of Miami, including Wynwood Walls, an up and coming area of large scale art works, a walk in South Park overlooking Miami Beach, a cruise around the bay of Miami & a visit to Little Havana, where Walker bought us pastries…”
Puketi Rainforest guided walk from Ōkaihau: kauri boardwalk, waterfalls, tea, and optional night hike with headlamp in the Bay of Islands.
“Wonderful tour! So unlike the big bus tours that the cruise line offers. Very knowledgeable guide. Ride out to tour went through beautiful scenery. We opted to include a trip to the glow worm cave which was well worth the additional price.”
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