SHORE EXCURSIONS
The best days ashore.
The 10 most popular private drivers for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
Small-group Tallinn bus-and-walk shore tour with wall towers, UNESCO Song Festival Grounds, Pirita ruins, and Old Town cathedrals plus Town Hall Square.
Most Popular“Really enjoyed our tour of Tallinn. Our guide was excellent. It was a little confusing before we boarded the bus but it was ok. Great value for money.”
4-hour guided Tallinn from the cruise port: UNESCO Old Town, Kadriorg, views and cathedrals, with return transfer for $71.20.
“Our favorite port on the cruise! Our guide Yelena was fantastic and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tour very, very much.”
Private Tallinn Old Town walk with English guide, panoramic Toompea Hill start, plus round-trip cruise transfers for up to 5.
“I can't say enough great things about this wonderful tour. Maarja was amazing. So passionate about her country and it showed throughout the tour. Loved her and Tallinn!”
Get a round-trip shore transfer from Philipsburg to Maho Beach on St Maarten for plane-spotting, photos, and time on Airport Beach.
“We walked more than 30 minutes with the kids to the meeting point, there was nobody there, and the people that was there said, they always see people there looking for some place that’s not exist. Terrible experience!!!”
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…”
Private, name-sign pickup from Civitavecchia cruise port to Rome hotels or rentals, with a multilingual driver and direct drop-off for up to 6.
“We were so glad to find this Civitavecchia to Fiumicino transport last minute. Our driver Marco was friendly and professional. He was also early to pick us up which was a pleasant surprise as we were off the ship earlier than expected. Overall, a private transfer us well worth the cost - I will definitely…”
Bike past Palma’s top sights on a flat 5-hour shore tour from the cruise terminal, with transfer included. English guide.
“This is a GREAT way to experience Mallorca! We were a little confused at the cruise terminal pickup, we got there 15 minutes early and panicked that we could not find the tour people...they are sending a taxi to pick you up, trust me they will be there! (but there are other taxi drivers in…”
Bike from Palma’s port through Old Town highlights, Gothic sights, and bay viewpoints, with transfers included and on-time ship return.
“Very fun, mobile way to your Mallorca sites. Bikes are top-notch and the guide truly appreciated our pace and interest in history. Highly recommend to individuals and family groups.”
Mutianyu Great Wall from Tianjin cruise port with first-class bullet train, English-speaking driver, and optional cable car or toboggan.
“As we had a quite limited time after disembarkation Kevin did everything to make this tour happen as well as he went an extra mile by taking us to Kung Fu theatre after the Wall which I recommend to everyone.”
Private Marseille shore tour with a driver: Aix sights, Cap Canaille views, Cassis port and Calanques boat time, then Old Port and Notre-Dame de la Garde.
“Wonderful experience in Marseille with driver/tour guide Anoir with a private group of 7 family members. We booked last minute and were graciously accommodated by the tour operator through Viator. Anoir speaks fluent English and French was a wealth of information and very flexible.”
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