Shore Excursions

Get Off the Ship.
Into the Adventure.

Fishing charters, reef diving, glacier hikes, and cultural tours. Independent excursion guides that help you book better experiences at lower prices than the ship's excursion desk.

By Activity

Excursion Types

Fishing Charters

Salmon in Ketchikan, tarpon in Tampa Bay, mahi-mahi in Cozumel. The best fishing charters by port.

Diving & Snorkeling

Palancar Reef in Cozumel, Blue Lagoon in Nassau, and the best underwater experiences by destination.

Hiking & Wildlife

Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Misty Fjords in Ketchikan, and the best wilderness experiences in Alaska.

Cultural Tours

Creek Street in Ketchikan, Arawak Cay in Nassau, and the cultural experiences worth leaving the ship for.

Pro Tip

Book Independent. Save 30–50%.

The ship's excursion desk is convenient but expensive. Independent operators offer the same quality — often better — at significantly lower prices. The only risk is missing the ship if your tour runs late, which rarely happens at reliable ports.

  • 1Book with operators who guarantee ship return
  • 2Read recent reviews on TripAdvisor before booking
  • 3Confirm the operator is licensed and insured
  • 4Have the ship's emergency number saved on your phone

Ship Excursion

$120–$180

Per person, Caribbean snorkeling

Independent

$45–$65

Same reef, same quality

Ship Fishing Charter

$180–$250

Per person, 4-hour trip

Independent Charter

$90–$130

Same duration, smaller group