SHORE EXCURSIONS
The best days ashore.
The 8 most popular wildlife 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.
Intimate Sitka Sound whale watching in a small six-person boat. Heated cabin, local guide spotting skills, and a safe return to port.
Most Popular“Really great experience, went out to small cove and watched grey whales all around us. Friendly guide with great information.”
Sitka small-group whale watching from Crescent Harbor with live onboard commentary, warm cabin comfort, and chances to see humpbacks and more.
“We had a wonderful time! The boat rrip itself was great, and we got to see sea lions, seals and whales. Thoroughly recommended!”
Small-group Dunedin shore trip: guided Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula drive, and a Monarch wildlife cruise for royal albatross and seals.
“Lanarch Castle was excellent. Beautifully restored. Then on to the Otago Peninsular. Rewarded by seeing lots of albatrosses flying around our boat. Totally unexpected. A real treat. Most highly recommended.”
Comfortable small-group Sitka Sound whale watching from Crescent Harbor, with chances at humpbacks, orcas, otters, eagles, and scenic views.
“This was a absolutely great time. Small group. Rick is friendly and he enjoys what he does. Best time on the water”
Small-group Otago Harbour cruise from Port Chalmers with Taiaroa Head albatross, fur seals, warm jackets, and tea/coffee.
“Seeing and hearing about albatrosses and other bird and marine life with an experienced guide and captain.”
A smart Burnie shore excursion to Wings Wildlife Park in Tasmania: 100+ animals, daily presentations, gardens, and conservation moments in 3 hours.
“Our guide was amazing. Great knowledge of the history of the town and excellent personality”
Hobart cruise shore day to Mount Field and Bonorong: rainforest walks, Russell and Horseshoe Falls, Tall Trees, and Tasmanian devils.
“Fantastic guide. She was very knowledgeable and flexible with length of each part of the tour. Really enjoyed the sites we visited.”
Cairns crocodile and wildlife park tour with Hartley’s, round-trip transfers, and a wetlands boat cruise for close saltwater croc views.
Every coast a ship calls at, and the best of every port day.
