SHORE EXCURSIONS
The best days ashore.
The 15 most popular 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.
Livorno shore excursion to Florence and Pisa with optional Accademia and Leaning Tower climb, plus a guaranteed on-time return.
Most Popular“Both driver & tour guide Martinas looked after us all day. Even though the weather was poor they made our trip to Florence & Pisa memorable. Well organised & dropped us directly back to the cruise ship. Thanks team👍”
A smooth La Spezia to Pisa cruise shore excursion with bus transport, clear guide help, and optional Leaning Tower priority access in about 5 hours.
“Loved how easy it was to find the guide when we hit off our cruise ship. Very friendly service and great value for money. We arrived back at the ship at time promised. We would definitely recommend.”
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.
“It is a long day but well worth every minute of it. Our tour guide, Sabrina, was knowledgeable, upbeat, friendly and funny. She enhanced the experience.”
Train-led shore trip from La Spezia to Cinque Terre with guided village stops, park entry, and a day pass for Cinque Terre trains.
“We love how our tour guide, Lara, made sure that all of the people are together. She gave us enough time to shop and told us good spots where to eat and take the best photos. Thank you so much for taking care of us.”
Florence and Pisa in one 8-hour shore trip from Livorno. Air-conditioned bus, guided highlights, and optional local food tasting.
“This day trip to Florence and Pisa from Livorno was fantastic! The bus was comfortable, the tour leaders Sabrina and John were friendly and organized, and everything ran smoothly. In Florence, we had a great mix of guidance and free time. We saw beautiful spots like Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, and the famous…”
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…”
A 4-hour Mykonos cruise shore excursion with port pickup, a guided highlight loop, photo stops, beaches, and a town walk ending at the waterfront.
“Very happy with the small size of the tour. Visiting the lighthouse was a nice touch and just beautiful, something you don’t hear much about. Def stop into the Monastery if you have time - was worth the few extra euros! Andrea was a fantastic guide who truly knows and loves her city! Since visiting…”
Half-day guided tour from Kusadasi Port to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, with entry options and skip-the-line help.
“The ancient city is a marvellous site. Walking through the streets , looking at the houses ,fountains, library and market square gives a palpable sense of the lifestyle and culture of its heyday. Daria the guide was marvellous and with her knowledge and understanding of the phases of the history really made the tour- far…”
A 5-hour Corfu cruise shore trip combining Paleokastritsa Beach views and Corfu Town wandering, with audioguides and lots of free time.
“The tour was great and Maria was lovely and friendly and kept everyone updated by WhatsApp which is a good idea, the only problem was it was raining”
Guided half-day shore trip from Flåm with Stegastein views, Borgund Stave Church, Aurlandsfjord, Lærdal Tunnel, and Lærdalsøyri.
“Amazing excursion. Alexa was a great guide, very informative and providing much more than just the normal tourist commentary, it was clear she really loved the area and the natural environment. Every stop had enough time and the driver was excellent navigating some rather interesting roads! Would highly recommend”
Livorno cruise stop, half-day guided trip to Pisa’s Miracle Square and Leaning Tower, with optional tower climb and coach comfort.
“All good, would recommend to others and I would book through you again.”
Langfoss waterfall and Åkrafjorden fjord views plus Haraldshaugen on a 5-6 hour Haugesund shore excursion with English guide.
“Excellent tour….beautiful scenery and superb commentary by Hans. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of history and background about Norway.”
Half-day Yukon border and Suspension Bridge tour from Skagway by mini-bus, with passport-freeing views, photo stops, and easy pickup.
“It was a great way to see fantastic scenery in Alasak and into the Yukon territory. We saw some fall color too as it was in September.”
Small-group Chilkoot Trail hike and Taiya River float from Skagway. Pickup, guide, snacks, wildlife spotting in about 4 hours.
“Bob led us on a beautiful hike through a magical forest! The first half of the hike is a little challenging with a rocky assent and a steep decline but then the path leveled out to a beautiful flat still through the woods. We ending at a wide flowing river to take an amazing float…”
Half-day St Maarten beach tour with Orient Bay fun and Maho Beach plane watching, plus guide and refreshments on the way.
“St. Marten was a very unique experience however it was way way too crowded. Could hardly find room to sit on the beach😞! Be advised of a strong undertow. First beach stop was great!”
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