With so many types of Shore Excursions are on offer, how do you know which ones are right for you? Below we have complied a list of possible shore excursions on your next cruise and what they may include:

Sightseeing Tours

• Usually uses a coach bus.
• Visits the most popular attractions at the port – historic landmarks, shopping districts and scenic views.
• Guided – narration of what you see and provides information about historical, current information.
• Frequent stops – allows people to get a closer look at the attractions.

Walking Tours

• Popular in historical & modern areas where the cities are narrow and are too narrow for vehicles or busy traffic makes it easier to walk around in – Rome, Bath, Amsterdam.

Private Vehicle Tours

• Driver to take you to the sights of your choice.
• Provides flexibility to see what you want and spend as much time as like at each stop.
• *will need to do research to find out where you want to go.

Adventure

• Take advantage of the unique attributes of each location – ie: Bungy jumping in Queenstown, hiking in Peru, etc.
• Provides an exciting way of travelling – adds a little twist to your journey.
• Can be strenuous,  check the physical requirements before you sign up.

Soft Adventure

• biking, kayaking, rafting, zip lining, fishing, horseback riding..etc…
• Show case the ‘natural beauty’ of the destination.

Water Activities

• Snorkelling, scuba diving, jetskiing. Viewing fo colourful fish, coral and other sea life.
• Sunbathe and take a dip in a secluded beach.
• Get out on the water in a glass bottom boat.
• Discover the incredible underwater worlds in the destination you visit.

Shopping

• There might be shops easily accessible just after de-boarding the cruise.
• There are also excursions designed specifically for shopping experience – visiting authentic shops and unique boutiques.

Dining

• Dining excursions give access to authentic food and unique dining experiences.
• Excursions include – local meal at a local home with a local family = authentic taste of the local culture.
• Discover local specialities.
• Culinary destinations.

History

• Learn about the past, historical dates and stories for the destinations.
• Overnight excursions. E.g Egypt to see the Great Pyramids and Valley of the Kings.

Shows and Entertainment

• Immerse yourself in local arts, history and culture.
• Take a walking tour, visit an ancient site. Watch a traditional dance performance, listen to a storytellers tales of local legend.

Flightseeing

• Take a helicopter or light plane across landscapes including glaciers and ice fields, national parks, waterfalls and see things in a new way.
• E.g: adventure activities like fly fishing, wilderness walks and dog sledding.

Wilderness/Wildlife Tours

• Focused on seeing rare and amazing creatures in their natural habitats.

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