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Shore excursions are guided tours, activities, or day trips that take place while your cruise ship is in port. They allow you to explore local culture, history, nature, and adventure beyond the cruise ship — everything from a private driver in Rome, a snorkeling adventure in Cozumel, or a glacier helicopter tour in Alaska. We make it easy to book independent shore excursions and activities that are often smaller, more personalized, and up to 40% less than the cruise line’s offerings.
Need help selecting your cruise shore excursions or planning a private or small group tour?
Booking a shore excursion enhances your cruise experience by allowing you to discover each destination in comfort and safety with expert guides. Excursions often include transportation, admission fees, and personalized commentary — taking the stress out of logistics so you can simply enjoy the adventure.
CruiseClub.com partners with trusted operators worldwide to offer higher-quality, smaller-group experiences at up to 40% lower prices than the cruise lines. You’ll also enjoy a Satisfaction Guarantee, Guaranteed Return to Ship, and 24/7 Support with Shore Excursions Group for total peace of mind.
We highly recommend pre-booking your excursions online befor your cruise through CruiseClub.com to secure your spot, as the most popular tours often sell out early — especially private and small-group options.
Most excursions last between 2 and 6 hours, depending on the activity and port. Some full-day experiences can last up to 8 hours. Each listing clearly shows the duration so you can plan accordingly.
Many tours include built-in free time for shopping, dining, or personal exploration. Some guests even book a half-day excursion to allow extra time to explore independently afterward.
No, excursions are completely optional. You can explore on your own or stay onboard the ship. However, organized tours are a convenient and reliable way to maximize your time in port without worrying about transportation or timing.
Most ports offer shuttle buses, taxis, or short walks into the main areas. For booked excursions, your guide will meet you at a designated pickup point near the port — detailed instructions are provided for every tour.
Yes! Many excursions are family-friendly, offering fun activities like beach days, wildlife encounters, or cultural experiences suitable for children. Look for the “Family-Friendly” label in each tour description.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. A general guideline is $5–$10 USD per person for half-day tours and $10–$20 USD per person for full-day tours.
If a tour is cancelled due to weather, minimum participation, or other unforeseen circumstances, you’ll receive a full refund.
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Shore Excursion Group excursions are carefully timed with cruise schedules. In the extremely unlikely event you miss your ship due to a delayed tour, we will arrange and pay for your accommodations, meals, and transportation to the next port, and provide a $1,000 USD per guest inconvenience payment.
Yes. For groups of 4 or more, we can usually arrange a private, fully customized tour — often for less than the cost of a standard cruise line tour.
If you have a shipboard credit or shore excursion credit that you received with your cruise booking, you should use that to book a cruise line excursion.
Additionally, sometimes cruise lines have tours that are specifically offered only to their guests including excursions at their private islands. These are not available through independent tour operators.
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