SHORE EXCURSIONS · USA
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The 15 most popular half-day 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.
Skagway half-day to the Yukon border: Klondike Highway drive, White Pass summit, and the Yukon Suspension Bridge. Pickup included.
Most Popular“Mike was excellent! He knew the best spots for the best pics. Knew alot of Skagway's history, and added his own personal flavor. We enjoyed our time in Skagway that much more! Thanks Mike!”
Half-day St Maarten tour to Orient Bay and Maho Beach with included drinks and close-up plane watching by Princess Juliana.
“Make sure to go to the right parking lot. Tour guide was friendly & drinks were provided. Awesome beaches with enough time to enjoy each one. I highly recommend this tour. We’ll use them again if we return to port!!!”
A 5-hour guided shore trip from Warnemünde to Rostock, mixing half-timbered streets, tram and train rides, and St. Marien’s astronomical clock.
“Our guide was so informative and helpful. Extremely interesting tour.”
Half-day Auckland small-group tour from your cruise port: Harbour Bridge, Queen Street, Devonport beach views, Mt Victoria, and Viaduct Harbour.
“Great intro to Auckland! Our guide, Murray, was very knowledgeable and shared lots of information in an easy to follow manner. The van held about 15 people so it was comfortable and very easy to get in and out. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and give it high marks!”
Santorini half-day tour with Oia, Firostefani views, Megalochori village, and Perivolos Black Beach, plus sunset options and Wi-Fi.
“Maria was our tour guide and did an excellent job of showing us Santorini! We were able to see many of the sites traveling through less busy alleyways to get where we needed and in the shade. Maria learned of our love and wine and we went to a fabulous family winery named Art Space.…”
Nassau half-day history tour with Queen’s Staircase photos, rum cake, Graycliff chocolate, rum tastings, and local stops with port pickup.
“This tour is fantastic! Nikki our tour guide was so knowledgeable and provided incredible historical information about this beautiful island! Nikki was able to make us feel comfortable and like VIPs to all the attractions we went to!”
Half-day private Lisbon tuk-tuk with cruise pickup, storytelling guides, and Belém sights. Easy orientation in about 3 hours.
“Very knowledgeable tour guide and personable. The variety of locations visited was great. He had may stories to tell which made the tour more enjoyable.”
Private 4x4 half-day safari from Funchal in an open-air jeep. Custom stops, mountain views, off-road fun, great guides.
“What an incredible trip! Thanks to our driver for a fabulous experience around the lovely parts of the island! This experience is highly recommend and well worth it especially considering how personalised it is! Our driver was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of tips and information.”
Half-day Auckland volcano tour with crater walks, Hauraki Gulf views, and geology plus Māori stories, small-group pickup included.
“A different type of tour than the usual city sights. Mike was personable and knowledgeable about the volcano activity in the area. His van was comfortable and water was provided. The walks had some steepness, but certainly manageable. Good exercise! We would have appreciated a bit more commentary on sights we passed, history, etc as…”
A private half-day Mykonos shore excursion covering lighthouse views, remote beaches, Ano Mera, Tourliani monastery, and photo stops around town.
“Perfect Private Mykonos tour! Alex was very friendly and showed us all the beautiful sites and helped us find the best Gyros on the island! Would book again!”
Easy Naples-to-Pompeii port transfer with a skip-the-line ticket, English audio guide, and about 4 hours to explore independently.
“Seeing the ruins was awesome, but very disappointed our guide max did not show us the theater, which was a main attraction. We were too tired after 2 hours to go all the way back to try to find it.”
Private half-day from Villefranche to Eze, Monaco, and Monte-Carlo with a Formula One circuit lap, free stops, and optional perfume visit.
“Our guide (Thierry) promptly met us at the cruise port and proved to be an exceptional guide. We made it to Monaco before the crowds became too large, and were able to spend time touring the area - including a stop by Monte Carlo. From there, we visited the medieval village of Eze, which offers…”
Naples port half-day trip to Mt. Vesuvius: pizza lunch, climb to the crater rim, Bay of Naples views, and ship-safe transport.
“We were drop at what they call the second level. Immediately passing the guardian we were told be back for 15:45! Giving us only 45 minutes to climb the Vesuve? Had to run to get to the top, a do the same for the return, have to say glad that I Read more”
Private 4–6 hour shore excursion from Lisbon featuring Sintra palaces, Cabo da Roca cliffs, Hell’s Mouth, Cascais, and included admission tickets.
“We could not have had a better experience with our tour guide, Susana. Her professionalism, knowledge, and warm personality were all the best I’ve seen using Viator! Our only regret is that we didn’t book the full day tour because there is so much to see.”
A narrated cruise-to-Chester ride, Roman and medieval city sights, a guided Walls walk, then free time for The Rows and Cheshire treats.
“We had a very enjoyable time in Chester, with lots of free time to explore after our guide took us on a walking tour. Highly recommend seeing this beautiful walled city and learning it's fascinating history!”
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