Shore excursions can be enjoyed while the cruise ship is in port and involve a number of activities. From water sports to guided tours of the local area, both the travel line and third-party companies ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are cruise excursions worth the cost? I explored ports with and without the organized tours to decide. (Photos: Terri Peters; ...

Cruise passengers will usually visit several cities as part of their holiday itinerary. Each port will have a huge range of activities. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT We use your sign-up to ...

P&O Cruises' Aurora cruise ship docked in Olden, Norway. Shore excursions are a major part of cruising, offering a chance to experience the culture, history, and natural beauty of each destination on ...

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Ben Souza has had some unforgettable shore excursions. On a cruise from Singapore to Thailand, he and his wife visited an elephant sanctuary, a high point in their dozen years of cruising. On a ...

For years, whenever anyone has asked me for my advice about port excursions on a cruise, I have had the same advice: Don’t pay for them. For years, whenever anyone has asked me for my advice about ...