SHORE EXCURSIONS
Sorted for cruise passengers.
The 15 most popular caribbean shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
Costa Maya’s Chacchoben day trip skips port chaos with air-conditioned transport, guided Mayan ruins, and jungle wildlife viewing.
Most Popular“Low impact Informative Great information Would suggest to anyone interested in seeing the past in today’s time”
Half-day St Maarten tour to Orient Bay and Maho Beach with included drinks and close-up plane watching by Princess Juliana.
“Fun day!! Hard to find meeting spot, which we knew from reviews) and still had trouble getting to it. William was a great driver! Orient Beach was beautiful, he dropped us off by restaurants at the beach where you can rent loungers, he waiteRead more”
Barbados cruise shore day: Carlyle Bay beach club time, then Tranquility Cruises snorkeling and a shipwreck stop with turtles, plus pickup.
“A fabulous trip, with a knowledgeable, humorous Driver, a well organised Boat and some of the best Snorkelling of my Life.in a very safe environment. This trip was absolutely brilliant and recommended. The Drinks were pretty generous also!”
Carlisle Bay beach chairs plus a turtle swim and shipwreck snorkeling on Tranquility Cruises, all timed for your cruise day.
Shop Charlotte Amalie, ride up to Mountain Top views, then spend time at Magens Bay with pickup and guided stops for $70.
“It’s not really a tour - Just a taxi service. There is not much to see - kids enjoyed the ride to the mountain since it is steep and narrow roads - So it’s like going on a roller coaster. Other than that nothing much. They drop you off for Shopping part for couple of…”
Private 5-hour Cozumel tour: WWII airbase, Maya chocolate and tequila tastings, optional San Gervasio ruins, east-coast photos, Playa Palancar.
“Rodger was a lovely guide and gave us a great insight into Cozumel. The beach & alligator was our favourite”
Nassau Bahamas snorkel with tropical fish and an optional shark swim, including gear, water, and cruise-port pickup for a 5-hour adventure.
“Kareem and Alexis were the best guides. Never thought I’d ever be in the water watching sharks swim below me. I was trying to so hard to film with phone in its waterproof pouch (and failing) when Kareem wordlessly took the phone and doRead more”
3-hour Bonaire north and south tour with 1,000 Steps sea turtles, pink flamingos at Goto Lake, salt flats history, and cruise pickup.
“This tour covered North and South portions of the island. Vanessa was an excellent tour guide. We travelled in an air conditioned van with 7 people. Anytime we wanted to stop for a brief photo we were accompanied. The van may not be comfortable for anyone with mobility issues as you are climbing in and…”
Kayak calm mangrove channels and snorkel the St Thomas Marine Preserve from Cruz Bay with pickup, lockers, and a guide-led wildlife hunt.
“We enjoyed the Kayaking and snorkling, although I believe it got cut short due to time issues. Pick up was not communicated well and we had to find someone to actually call an find out if pickup was still happening. As such, we were picked up late.”
Ride a private Tuk Tuk through UNESCO Willemstad sights. See murals, mansions, forts, palaces and bridges with easy cruise-port pickup.
“Raymond was full of history and a delight as a driver and tour guide..will definitely recommend this tour.We had originally signed up for one hour but extended to two!”
Mud-ready buggy tour from Amber Cove or Taíno Bay to Montellano and Playa Bergantin with helmets, water, and a swim stop.
“Make sure you take a mask to put over your mouth. If the rain has been there lately make sure you do wear clothes that you will not need for the rest of your trip.”
Mini-SUB underwater scooter ride in Cozumel with expert guides, fish feeding, and a quick beach finish for cruise time.
“Wonderful experience! Underwater bliss! So much life to see. Staff was great. Pictures/video a must!”
Playa Uvas Private Beach Pass in Cozumel: all-inclusive 4-hour open bar, guided snorkeling and kayaking, plus lunch by the sea.
“We loved the restaurant service and thought it would be a beach day. There was instead only a very treacherous reef entrance to the ocean for snorkelers. Several people fell on their way out or way in from the ocean. We opted not to go in the ocean because of the highly dangerous ocean entry.…”
Puerto Plata highlights in 4–5 hours with port pickup, San Felipe Fortress, Victorian streets, and Mt. Isabel de Torres gondola views.
“Excellent! Great customer service and very professional! Highly recommended this! great tour guide Tony!”
Cruise-day combo in Puntarenas: SkyWay rainforest bridges, Santa Lucia shopping, and a Tarcoles River boat cruise to spot crocs and birds.
“Well organize. Knowledgeable staff, safe driver. Viator charge only few days before the excursion. Keep me informed by multiple email.”
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