SHORE EXCURSIONS · FRANCE
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The 15 most popular lunch experiences 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.
Le Havre to Normandy in 10 hours: D-Day sites, German and American cemeteries, and a homemade baguette lunch included.
Most Popular“quite a bit of walking. Our guide Sam was professional and helpful. Even lunch was good. Visited more sites than expected.”
Private Ephesus shore day from Kuşadası with lunch, entrance fees, and a flexible plan you set with your guide.
“We were so happy to have Orkan guide us through the local sites of Kusadasi. With my 78 year old mother, we needed to customize the experience to meet her abilities. He quickly navigated us to have the optimum time to visit Mary’s house, ahead of the crowds, then told us all about the local…”
Private Ephesus shore tour from Kusadasi with Terrace Houses, Artemis Temple, and lunch. Entrance fees and port pickup included.
“Tour was one of the best of my 2 month trip. Our guide Nejdet was informative, friendly and just a nice guy who guided us through the crowds and to shady spots and best photo spots. Van was excellent condition with great aircon. There was no push to see carpets etc unless we wanted. The…”
Port pickup to Ephesus highlights, Virgin Mary’s House, St John’s Basilica, plus lunch. Small-group pace, guided history, and a heads-up on shopping stops.
“Fantastic tour! Very informative and thorough. Highly recommended.”
Maui Road to Hana tour with Lahaina pickup and lunch for a small group, plus Ho'okipa winds, waterfalls, black sand beach, and banana bread.
“Our driver, Justin, had a lot of knowledge about the area. He was born on the island. It was a great experience.”
Hilo shore excursion with Rainbow Falls, Edo-style gardens, Nahuku lava tube in Volcanoes NP, black sand beach, and lunch.
“The best tour in Hilo and the best tour guide duo! Outstanding knowledge, hospitality, and care. Mahalo.”
Private Ephesus shore excursion with lunch: Virgin Mary’s House, Terrace Houses, Celsus Library, Great Theatre, and more by Mercedes van.
“Our tour guide Nesli was excellent! She was very knowledgeable about all of the places we visited on our private tour. If you should get a chance to request a particular tour guide, I would highly recommend Nesli!”
Capri with lunch from Naples: fast sea crossing, Anacapri free time, Gardens of Augustus walk, and a worry-free return for cruise days.
“Chaotic tour. The extra of a guide nearly no benefit at all. The guide did not advise us what to do ; a british couple was left behind halfway ( were a little to late at the meeting point ). Will advise my friends to book the excursion by themselves by just booking the ferry”
Port-to-Pompeii and Vesuvius day with a guided Pompeii walk, free Vesuvius time, port pickup, and lunch for Naples cruisers.
“Kind tour guide, very informative, they met us on time exactly where they instructed us they would. Very polite. Lunch was delicious after Pompeii and needed before Vesuvius, which was also a great experience!”
Private full-day Petra shore tour from Aqaba with Siq walk, Treasury highlights, lunch included, and Wadi Rum drive—built for cruise schedules.
“Efficient , simple booking experience. Good local operator. Excellent , professional , well informed , welcoming driver. Very good guide with very friendly manner.”
Private 6-hour Bodrum boat day with lunch, coffee/tea, snorkeling gear, and bay-hopping among top coves like Akvaryum and Karaada.
“Highly recommend this private boat tour! We came in on a virgin voyages cruise for the day. I asked a million questions about the trip through WhatsApp. They were so helpful and quickly responded to all my questions. There was a supermarket on the way we stopped at for some extra drinks we wanted. It…”
Spend a cruise day with Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo from Puerto Madryn, with A/C transport, box lunch, and timed returns.
“We love the penguins. Would give a 5 star except there was almost nothing else to see apart from the penguin. Pretty boring 2 and a half hour drive each way. Our tour guide (Maria?) was excellent, she is nice, knowledgeable and worked hard tp keep us all on time and schedule.”
Cruise from Port Elizabeth to Addo Elephant Park for full-day game drives and a classic braai BBQ lunch, with small-group comfort.
“Our guide Stephen was very kind and accommodating. He was full of information about South Africa and its wildlife. The 4x4 was clean, roomy, and allowed everyone great views of the animals. We saw many, many, elephants, zebras, and othRead more”
A cruise-day circuit around Apia and Upolu, with lunch at the Maninoa beachfront and a cultural island show, plus a real swim at To Sua.
“We really enjoyed this tour and our guide. There lots of good stops. The Robert Louis Stevenson House is interesting and has several informative guides throughout. The lunch and show are the highlight of the tour!”
Mornington Peninsula shore excursion from Melbourne port with koalas and kangaroo feeding, Arthurs Seat views, and lunch plus wine tasting.
“The day was full of Melbourne history & adventure. Bill, our guide, was absolutely fabulous, funny and knowledgeable.”
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