SHORE EXCURSIONS · USA
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The 15 most popular city tours 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.
A narrated mini-bus ride in Skagway with White Pass Summit views, Gold Rush stops, and classic waterfalls—short, scenic, and great value.
Most Popular“The whole excursion was just wonderful. Our guide was so informative and funny, he made skagway one of my favorites! Thank you for an enjoyable trip!”
Private Saigon day from your cruise port: War Remnants Museum, Chinatown, Ben Thanh Market, Notre-Dame, and lunch with guide+driver.
“We had a wonderful experience with our guide Shane. He was very knowledgeable and spoke fluent English. We liked that the tour was tailored to our interests. Shane took us to the oldest coffee shop in the city (featured in NYT). We enjoyed the coffee and also the local lunch place that Shane had recommended.…”
Private Ho Chi Minh City shore excursion from Phu My Port with a personal guide, AC van, included coffee and lunch, and major Saigon sights.
“Traveled with my family who consisted of 4 seniors. Had a fantastic guide with us, Liam and the driver who made the experience all the much more memorable. Very patient with seniors and had a good command of English so communication was easy. We had a private tour hence we could tweak our itinerary to…”
A 4-hour Marseille shore excursion with port pickup, free landmark stops, and big views from Notre-Dame de la Garde plus Old Port time.
“We had some confusion to start the tour as our ship docked some considerable distance from the meeting point and we were not advised by Viator that we were to be picked up from the ship. However Jo our guide was excellent and took us around in a comfortable minibus explaining the history and background…”
Hop on and off Barcelona on two routes with English audio, rain-friendly double-decker buses, and a free discounts booklet—great for cruise days.
“Fun way to see the city in one day in a few hours. Gives you a taste of what’s available so you can go back and focus on things you would like to explore more. You need more then one day to truly explore Barcelona”
A 9-hour Belfast shore excursion pairing the Giant’s Causeway with a Belfast city tour, coastal photo stops, and medieval ruins for strong value.
“Troy was exceptional. Full narration, very informational and interesting. Amazing scenery. All around lovely day. Highly recommend.”
A 6-hour Akaroa shore excursion with scenic Banks Peninsula views, Christchurch Botanic Gardens time, and earthquake-recovery sights.
“This excursion was very poorly planned. There was some delay at the Port with our group bus not arriving on time, we were taken in a large bus to the Museum in Christchurch, where we had only 20 minutes to see the museum and the adjRead more”
Naples highlights plus a guided Pompeii walk in half a day. Duomo, Posillipo views, Plebiscite Square, and key ruins with headsets.
“The Naples tour was absolutely excellent. I was very moved by the cathedral and so glad I saw it. The stop to see the fantastic view was great. The Palace area was interesting. I loved the coffee and bakery! Pompeii was good, however, our guide, while quite knowledgeable, seemed rushed. I felt I was left…”
Half-day Christchurch highlights from Lyttelton: port pickup, Mona Vale, Summit Road views, Cathedral Square, and earthquake rebuilding stories.
“Our cruise ship changed arrival and departure times and Leisure Tours was very accommodating in making adjustments. The office staff communicated well and Scotty was a great guide/driver. We had less time in each place but still saw and enjoyed all!”
A one-hour V8 trike tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula, with warm gear, top sights, and Andrew’s fun, fast commentary.
“An amazing way to see Dunedins beautiful spots, beaches, country side and things you would never get to see on a normal sightseeing tour…all at an adrenaline pace, wind in your hair experience. Myself, my wife and my 2 teenage kids loved this experience!!! Definitely recommend!!!”
From Belfast port pickup to Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges, and Belfast highlights, all in one 8-hour shore day.
“Fabulous tour. Guide Tom and driver Ian were great. Plenty of quick comfort stops and seeing sights off the beaten path. Causeway is incredibly windy. We were on Regal Princess. Pick up was a little confusing as the bus was not marked but we were still the first bus to depart. Plenty of time and…”
City and Mountain Summit shore excursion from Skagway with port pickup, White Pass viewpoints, waterfalls, and Klondike Gold Rush history for $79.
“Raymond was very friendly and knowledgeable. Provided lots of information about the area. This is a scenic tour of the mountains and waterfalls. If you like nature this is for you. Don't drink alot before you go. The outhouses along the way are nasty!!”
Post-cruise Vancouver highlights with Stanley Park, Granville Island and Chinatown looks, plus luggage help and airport drop-off.
“This was a wonderful trip. Our driver snd guide Dion was great very informative. The Butchart gardens are a must if visiting Vancouver. Sering the city of Victotia was aldo fun. Its a long day with the ferry ride but it was wirth it.”
A 5-hour Ushuaia shore excursion mixing Tierra del Fuego National Park scenery, the End of the World sign, and photo stops.
“We were wanting to go to "The End of the World" but the tour offered from the cruise ship was very expensive. This one not only went to all the place offered by the cruise ship but to a couple of others (Ushuia sign, a lookout over harbour) they they didn't go to. Informative guide.…”
Half-day Auckland small-group tour from your cruise port: Harbour Bridge, Queen Street, Devonport beach views, Mt Victoria, and Viaduct Harbour.
“Booking was easy and communication for morning pickup was very good. Bus was comfortable and our driver did a great job. It's a 3 hour overview of the city, the views from Narrow Neck beach are wonderful.”
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