Shore Excursions · GUIDED
Good guided excursions sell out while the ship is still at sea, and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Dutch and French St. Maarten by ATV, with coastal views, beach stops, French Nature Reserve sights, and practical cruise tips.
“Good, fun way to see the entire island - both Sint Maarten (Dutch) and Saint Martin (French). Anthony, our guide, did a very nice job.”
Review of a 7-hour Civitavecchia to Rome minivan tour covering eight landmarks, with ship pickup, audio guide, flexible options, and practical tips.
“Our driver was Paulo. Fantastic guide and driver. Took us to all the site with minimum walking. We got hungry he knew of a small restaurant that had fantastic food. Then when we were running late to get back to the cruise ship he drove in and out of traffic. Got us back to cruise ship at 7:28. I had to be back at 7:30! Great value”
Explore Flåm by coach on a five-hour tour featuring Stegastein, Borgund Stave Church, snowy mountain roads, and Lærdal village.
“Very knowledgeable guide Sam who gave lots of information about the area. The scenery was beautiful. Well worth it to reach areas you wouldn’t be able to access otherwise.”
Fly over Juneau Icefield, land on Herbert Glacier, and walk across Alaska’s ice with a pilot-guide for a memorable shore excursion.
“Was great. First time on helicopter and was a life time dream. Pilot was fantastic. Very smooth ride and landing. Great customer service all around”
Explore Corralejo’s white dunes, clear coves, shops, and cafés on a relaxed five-hour German-guided shore excursion from Fuerteventura.
“Unser Guide hat etwas wirr gesprochen und man wusste am Anfang nicht welche Tour ( große oder kleine Runde) man gebucht hat und was auf einem zukommt.”
Review of Istanbul’s private cruise-port tour, covering Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, bazaars, walking demands, costs, and practical tips.
“At the terminal, our Tour Guide, Erkan Elibouyuk, greeted us by displaying a sign with our name on it. He was very personable, friendly and informative throughout the day. We went to the Blue Mosque, the Aquaducts, lunch and The Grand Bazaar. Because it was a private tour, we did not feel pressured or rushed. The Aquaducts were really cool with all the colored lights and ancient pillars. The lunch at the local restaurant was really good. The Grand Bazaar was an indoor mall with over a thousand vendors. Its size was massive!! This is not a tour for someone who does not want to walk as there was a…”
Review of Civitatours’ Rome day tour from Civitavecchia, covering St. Peter’s, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona.
“A bit confusing prior to bording transport. Numerous trips gping at same time. Different tours could be streamed better. Kept to times really well. Despite having a large group to mamange. Guide was great. Back to the port with time to spare”
Paddle Akaroa’s volcanic harbor with a guide, spotting dolphins, penguins, seals, birds, and dramatic rock formations.
“Our kayaking tour of Akaroa was awesome. We were able to meet the guides after a short walk from our cruise ship. Two guides accompanied the small group and provided excellent safety and paddling instruction. During the trip, which mostly followed the shore, they gave interesting information about the wildlife, flora and geology of the area. The paddling was easy and very enjoyable. We're so pleased that we chose this excursion in Akaroa.”
Review of the five-hour Delos tour from Mykonos, with boat details, guide quality, costs, heat, museum access, and cruise-port advice.
“The tour was outstanding, if you was to to say there was anything to change, it could have been a longer tour. Would do it again”
Review of Civitavecchia’s $15 hop-on hop-off bus, with Roman ruins, port views, 12 stops, audio guide tips, and honest advice.
“Alessia was very responsive and corrected a problem that occurred. If you want to see the Terme Taurine ruins, you must get off at the 11:00 stop, and then back on at the 12:00. It closes at 12:30. Christina on the bus spoke English and was very kind. Not too many exciting stops, but a nice ride around to see the town.”
See Auckland by mini-coach on a three-hour shore tour with Devonport beach, Mount Victoria views, Queen Street, and Westhaven Marina.
“This is a good intro tour to Auckland if you are short on time or just to get the lay of the land. We drove past major places of interest in Auckland and finally the view point to see Auckland skyline, It was beautiful. Tour was well organized”
See Acapulco in four hours with hotel or cruise pickup, the Chapel of Peace, La Quebrada cliff divers, and coastal city views.
“Rudy is an awesome tour guide! Very knowledgeable and informative about the surroundings. Cliff diving and cathedral visits were amazing!”
Hike to Briksdal Glacier from Olden on a scenic four-hour shore excursion with mountain views, waterfalls, transport, and a ship guarantee.
“Wonderful experience and very informative guide sharing her love of nature in Norway. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in a good hike through nature and to stunning views.”
See Lindos, its Acropolis, and Rhodes Old Town on a guided shore tour with port pickup, local tastings, and a cruise-safe return.
“While we didn't realize this was a group - the tour was absolutely wonderful. It included a full drive around seeing the olive trees, the Medieval city and a wine tasting. Was a wonderful day and highly recommend it.”
Explore Wellington by electric bike, from the waterfront to Maupuia Hill, with a guide, café stop, harbour views, and cruise pickup.
“Great experience! Our guide, Jack, was excellent. Great stories. Bikes are in excellent shape. Highly recommend.”
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