SHORE EXCURSIONS
The best days ashore.
The 13 most popular historical 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.
Half-day Tauranga tour with Mt Maunganui views and port history, capped by a kiwi orchard tasting and local tea for $65.78.
Most Popular“Very interesting and a good way to see the beautiful area. The kiwi farm and tasting was really cool. Russell our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Nassau in half a day by van with stops for rum cake, Queen’s Staircase photos, chocolate, and rum tastings—plus local history notes.
“This was the best tour we took while we were in Nassau hands down. Tyrone was amazing. He tailored the tour towards us and was an excellent tour guide. I would highly recommend this tour.”
A private 3.5-hour Porto tuk-tuk shore excursion with English guide, Douro views, classic churches, and a Port wine taste.
“We had a 3 1/2 hr tour with Ana. She was a wonderful guide and person. Picked us up at the cruise terminal and was on time. Communicated with us the night before when our docking was moved to another terminal. Our first Tuk Tuk tour ever and would do it again in a heartbeat.…”
Nassau shore excursion with Fort Charlotte, Ardastra Gardens, Graycliff chocolate, and the Cave of New Providence in 3.5 hours.
“We did this tour again approximately a year later than we took the first tour. This is one of the best tours that I have been on. We were fortunate to have Berdy as our guide this time and she did an amazing job. We were allowed to go at our oRead more”
Meet your guide at Liverpool cruise port for a 2.25-hour walking tour mixing docks, landmark architecture, and Beatles culture.
“Visite agréable et instructive, non fatiguante. Le guide est sympathique (en léger retard , à recommander”
A cruise-friendly half-day Kerikeri tour with a mission-house stop, Rainbow Falls viewpoints, and lunch at Plough & Feather.
“Great small-group tour covering a mixture of culture, history, scenery - and a nice lunch with local beer!”
A 3-hour guided historic tour in Santiago covering Praia sights and UNESCO Cidade Velha landmarks, with port pickup and a small-group pace.
“Thank you Elzo All Dias for a wonderful tour of the island with the driver My Didi, who was a very careful and competent driver. We saw the key highlights and enjoyed some beautiful views. Elzo was very knowledgeable about the island - its history, terrain, plants, birds and geology. He spoke excellent English and…”
Hambantota village and cultural shore excursion from the port, with guided village life, temples, countryside drives, wildlife options, and local food.
“It wasn’t quite as we thought as there was no visit to a village but a rather lengthy visit to a temple which incurred a long walk in our socks. We loved the drive, the countryside and the beach. The driver was very kind and drive very safely.”
Private 4-hour Malta shore tour from Mellieha to Valletta palaces, including Casa Rocca Piccola and Palazzo Parisio, with pickup and entry included.
“Excellent guide, Rita, expert in her field with answers to all questions,perfect English. Highly recommend.”
Naples panoramic tour of Royal Palace, Castel Sant’Elmo, Posillipo and the historic center. Private vehicle, English commentary.
“I wish or driver had been more of a guide. I am quite sure we passed by many areas of interest without any explanation whatsoever. When asked, he spoke, but no information was freely given.”
AC guided Colombo shore tour with temples, colonial-era sights, Galle Face Green, and entry tickets for $140 per person in 4 hours.
Half-day Falmouth cruise tour with guided sights and a private stop at Doctor’s Cave Beach for swimming, lunch, and easy pickup.
“Beautiful beach Dr’s Cave, terrific restaurant up in the hills overlooking the beach with delicious food and fun shopping. We had a blast 💥”
A 2-hour guided walk through Liverpool’s maritime past, the slave trade, Beatles landmarks, and famous docks. Great value at $31.
“Only us two in the group so got a private tour. Very interesting and we got to see a lot of places that we wouldn't have if we didn't take the tour.”
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