SHORE EXCURSIONS · USA
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The 15 most popular safari 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.
Hilo Volcano Safari with lava caves, black-sand beaches, and Kilauea flow history, plus port pickup and a small-group guide.
Most Popular“Tour was very informative, only hiccup was delay picking us up at the port. That was out of her control though. She provided umbrella and flashlight for certain stops definitely came in handy.”
3-hour Layou River tubing in Dominica with cruise pickup, gear, mild rapids and swim stop, plus rum punch and fresh fruit.
“This was so much fun! We had the perfect day going down the river. Lots of fun rapids, and lots of smooth floating. The guides were so good keeping us going as a group and when someone flipped out there were several immediately there to help get her back in her tube.”
Port Elizabeth to Addo Elephant Park for a guided safari, Jack’s Picnic Site lunch, and big wildlife chances in an 8-hour shore excursion.
5-hour Yala safari from Hambantota Port with a luxury jeep, expert English guiding, snacks, drinks, and binoculars. Park tickets extra.
“Our tour was punctual with friendly staff, and it was great to see so much wildlife up close! It was a fair drive from the cruise terminal (1 hour). Included, as per the excursion description, should have been: waters, cold drinks, binoculars, and lunch. 1 bottle of water was provided when we were collected, and…”
Yala National Park 4WD safari from Hambantota Port with jeep, guide, and entry tickets included. Spot elephants, leopards, and crocodiles.
“Firstly unlike other tours that pick you up in the comfort of an air conditioned car- this tour picked us up in a very bouncey jeep that crawled along the road at ants pace. Buses, bicycles you name it passed us! Then after travelling alonRead more”
Air-conditioned small-group Addo safari from Port Elizabeth with guided game drives, picnic lunch, and 1820 settler sights en route.
“After seeing the Hluwehluwe Imfolozi nature reserve , Addo Elephant park is a let down. We saw more elephants in imfolozi than in Addo. The tour was so so. The guide was really not that knowledgeable after experiencing a tour with Tony at Hluweluwe. Should have gotten a different tour.”
Udawalawe shore safari from Hambantota Port: jeep wildlife viewing with binoculars, plus Elephant Transit Home. Includes water and transport for $67.
“Fantastic, must do activity. There is luck to what animals you see but the tour guide we had (ISHAN) was fantastic and had a phenomenally sharp eye, spotting animals we would have driven straight past if it was left to us. He was also very well educated on the animal species too.”
Private 4x4 half-day safari from Funchal in an open-air jeep. Custom stops, mountain views, off-road fun, great guides.
“Our tour was amazing. Our guide Nicko had so much knowledge of his island. Any question we asked was met with an answer. The adventure was filled with fun. The open aired jeep allowed us to see panoramic views of the city and the forest. The views of the cliffs were unmatched. Highly recommend this…”
Cruise from Port Elizabeth to Addo Elephant Park for full-day game drives and a classic braai BBQ lunch, with small-group comfort.
“Great day and tour guide at Addo Elephant National Park! Elephants galore including babies! The guide did a lot to ensure that we saw Elephants, Zebra, and more!”
Yala National Park safari from Hambantota Port with free pick-up, jeep rides, snacks, and a small-group hunt for elephants.
“Most friendly and fun tour. Just be aware if you’re on a cruise ship, the port is so large that you will may need a ride to the port exit gate to meet the guide. The tour met a bit earlier that the port shuttles were running but we were lucky somRead more”
Hambantota port shore excursion with a 5-hour Udawalawe jeep safari plus an elephant transit home visit, with pickup and binoculars included.
“Yasanka was a wonderful guide. He had a great eye for the wildlife spotting things like eagles and kingfishers from ages away! Also making sure we got the best view when we saw elephants! It was a really special trip.”
Spot big game and birds on a Yala safari from Hambantota Port, with a private 4x4 and flexible half- or full-day timing.
“Picked up from Hambantota port on time Brilliant safari with our guide. Very friendly and knowledgable. We were lucky to see a leopard, elephants, jackal, crocs, deers, mongoose, other animals as well as all the amazing birds. So beautiful and peaceful. Thank you!”
Small-group Big 5 safari from Richards Bay to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi with picnic lunch, expert spotting guides, and pickup from port.
“Excellent tour and guide/tracker. Ashley was very good at seeing animals in the distance. It was also a great learning experience. He quizzed us on what we were seeing and then provided the facts. It was an interesting approach. He is extremely knowledgeable about all the animals and imparted this knowledge in an entertaining manner.”
A 10-hour Yala National Park safari shore excursion from Hambantota Port with cruise pickup, luxury 4WD, included lunch, and park fees.
“Henry did a brilliant job from the booking experience all the way through transitions necessary for ourYala safari!! 🤩Dela was an outstanding driver, often driving backwards with skill and speed to site leopards in the brush and provided us opportunities for great videos of the rare Sri Lankan elephants and their babies. We had a…”
Half-day Yala safari from Hambantota Port with cruise pickup, 4WD jeep ride, park entry, water and fruit, and a shot at leopards and elephants.
“Limited numbers of animals seen, and between the rutted roads and the older vehicle, we wouldn't recommend it for an older person . Our driver was not very facile with English.”
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