Australian destinations

Best Australian shore excursions in every state

From scenic flights to private dinners, the top cruise lines’ 2023 Australian shore excursions give you a taste – and a tasting – of ...

Singapore shore excursion: The best Peranakan food experiences

Singapore shore excursion: The best Peranakan food experiences

Finding that authentic experience in a bustling city like Singapore can be difficult. But here’s something different – a private Peranakan lunch at Baba ...

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Dare to compare: cruise line versus private shore excursions

The benefits of booking your onshore excursions via the cruise company.

Tourists in Juneau, Alaska

Best cruise tips of all time – Part 4: food and shore excursions

From planning to packing, and enjoying all that a ship has to offer, Cruise Passengers love to exchange great cruising tips. This week, we ...

The magnificent seven best river shore excursions

The magnificent seven best river shore excursions

Shore excursions – it’s what river cruising is all about. Sometimes, the best part of your journey is getting off the ship. From the ...

Avalon Siem Reap through Cambodia and Vietnam

Take a journey on the Avalon Siem Reap through Cambodia and Vietnam

Nothing compares to an Avalon Siem Reap cruise through Cambodia and Vietnam for cross-cultural experiences to delight the senses.

Snorkel with sea lions in Mexico

Are these the 5 wackiest shore excursions?

While walking tours and wine tastings will always be popular, cruise lines have also been busy hunting out some more off-beat shore excursions for ...

The 5 greatest whale watching destinations for cruisers

The 8 greatest whale watching destinations for Australian cruisers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Thinking of taking a cruise holiday? While amenities and entertainment on board are a big part of the fun, sometimes it’s pulling into ...

The crowded Monaco formula one stage during the Grand Prix and the marina

Calling all sports fans

The 2015 Singapore Grand Prix was held in late September, and a few thousand passengers from the Diamond Princess were there to see Sebastian Vettel ...

Margaret River

Six of the best shore excursion innovations

For today’s cruise passenger, shore excursions can be just as important as the onboard facilities. Shore programs are now seen as a way to ...

The best land-sea combos around

The best land-sea combos around

It’s a common problem: One of you wants to cruise and one of you would rather holiday on solid ground. Thankfully, tour companies have ...

Bora Bora Tahiti

5 luxury shore excursions to add to your bucket list

Helicopter trips loom large in the realms of super-extravagant shore excursions. From exclusive-access city tours to wilderness experiences, when money is no object there’s ...

Bird Ornament in the forest

The best Alaska shore excursions

While nature is the inevitable focus of an Alaskan cruise, there’s a lot to connect modern travellers to the gold prospectors of the past.  ...

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The best shore excursions in Asia

For a different perspective on our neighbouring region’s most popular holiday destinations, consider an Asian cruise.

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The best destinations for cruise nature lovers

Cruising offers many ways for the passenger to get up close and personal with Nature’s finest.