SHORE EXCURSIONS
The best days ashore.
The 9 most popular national parks for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
Pier pickup to Tierra del Fuego NP, Lake Roca, Beagle Channel viewpoints, and the Pan-American Highway end. Park fee included.
Most Popular“We lucked out with good weather which is rare. Enjoyed the tour immensely. Saw the rare woodpeckers and a great many wild horses. Scenery was stunning.”
Small-group Ushuaia shore excursion with Tierra del Fuego highlights, Lago Roca walk, End of the World sign, and photo stops.
“It was a perfect trip for cruisers. Pickup just outside the port, everything was well arranged and all stops gave us enough time to see what we wanted to see. The tour guide provided all info. Unfortunately we wanted stay longer at the “end of the world” but the ship must continue. Thank you very…”
Seward boat cruise into Kenai Fjords for tidewater glaciers, wildlife spotting, and lunch onboard, with Aialik or Holgate views.
“Awesome experience. Crew was wonderful. Some rough seas during the trip, but saw lots of wildlife and the glaciers were amazing.”
Private Tierra del Fuego hikes from Ushuaia with port pickup, scenic stops, and an optional End of the World Train ride.
“Of all our travels throughout the entire world, this was the most expensive tour by far and the most boring! Not only that, but it was cut short and we were dropped off in the pouring rain 40 minutes early. Our tour was $1561 for three hours and 15 minutes. We would still go to…”
Electric bike ride through Marseille’s Calanques National Park, with cruise-port pickup, smart stops, and jaw-dropping cliff views.
“Exciting way to see Marseille and Calanques. . Excellent guides; were very attentive to their guests. Picked up from cruise port with ease. Great day.”
A practical shore excursion from Hambantota port into Yala National Park for leopard-country wildlife drives, English guidance, and comfy jeep time.
“Most friendly and fun tour. Just be aware if you’re on a cruise ship, the port is so large that you will may need a ride to the port exit gate to meet the guide. The tour met a bit earlier that the port shuttles were running but we were lucky somRead more”
Yala National Park safari from Hambantota Port: 4x4 jeep spotting elephants, leopards and sloth bears, with easy port pickup.
“Provider did not show up. I was let down terribly absolutely devastated.”
A 5-hour Tierra del Fuego shore trip from Ushuaia to Lapataia Bay and the southernmost post office, with guided park nature walks.
“It was quite enjoyable. Esteban was well-informed and enthusiastic to share what he knew about the tour and history, geography-wise....was willing to answer questions and in giving tips for the tourists.”
Hobart cruise shore day to Mount Field and Bonorong: rainforest walks, Russell and Horseshoe Falls, Tall Trees, and Tasmanian devils.
“We enjoyed our guide, Trevor. He was knowledgeable about Mount Fields National Park. He kept our group moving at a swift pace. He spotted a pandemelon in the thick tree growth and we got nice photos. Trevor was overly considerate waiting for guests who were no shows. I wonder if there could have been better…”
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