A world beyond the gangway
Shore excursions.
More than
a day ashore.
Discover shore excursions with room for local life. Find your destination, explore the possibilities, and tell us what would make your day special.
Explore destinations ↓Help me plan my dayStart with your ship, port and travel date.
A different perspective on your day ashore.
Find your next shore day
Where will your cruise take you?
Explore by region, then choose your destination. Your exact cruise port and time ashore help shape the right itinerary.
Explore Japan and Vietnam by cruise destination. The arrival port and the city you want to visit may be some distance apart, so consider transfer time alongside the experience itself.
Temples · Traditions · City life
Japan
Explore cultural landmarks and everyday discoveries, one port at a time.
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Heritage · Cuisine · Landscapes
Vietnam
From bays and ancient towns to city streets with their own rhythm.
Explore Vietnam →Destination spotlight
Ha Long Bay
Discover options for a day on the water from your cruise call.
Explore Ha Long Bay →Discover shore excursions across Mediterranean and Atlantic destinations. Compare local experiences with longer city trips, and check each itinerary against your time in port.
Old towns · Tapas · Coastlines
Spain
Find city walks, local flavours and coastal discoveries.
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History · Neighbourhoods · Food
Italy
Choose a day of cultural highlights or a closer look at local life.
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Culture · Countryside · Cities
France
Explore the possibilities, with transfer distances in mind.
Explore France →Explore Australia and New Zealand, from harbour cities to smaller coastal calls. Start with your exact port, then choose the landscapes, culture and pace that appeal to you.
A few ideas to get you started
Discover your kind of shore day.
Explore these itineraries, then check the details for your cruise date and port.
Palma de Mallorca · Spain
Best of Palma, Mallorca
A closer look at the city’s cultural highlights.
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Gibraltar
Gibraltar Highlights
Explore an iconic destination at the Mediterranean’s edge.
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Tarragona · Spain
Culture, Cuisine & Charm
Discover the character of this historic coastal city.
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Toba · Japan
Ise Shrine & Mikimoto Pearl Island
Explore shrine traditions and the story of cultured pearls.
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Sasebo · Japan
Islands, History & Sake
Discover local heritage, island views and regional flavours.
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Sydney · Australia
City, Coast & Culture
Explore a day connecting city highlights and coastal scenery.
View itinerary →Make the day your own
Follow what interests you.
Tell us what you love. We’ll use your preferences to explore suitable options for your port call.
Culture & heritage
Historic places, living traditions and the stories behind them.
02Food & local life
Neighbourhoods, markets and flavours that bring a place to life.
03Nature & scenery
Coastal views, countryside and time to take it all in.
04A day at your pace
Share your walking preferences, group needs and must-see places.
Thoughtful planning, from the start
A great day starts
with the right details.
Share your cruise plans
Send your ship, sailing date, port call and the interests of your group.
Explore a suitable itinerary
Review transfer time, walking level, tickets and the time available ashore.
Confirm before you travel
Check the meeting point, return plan, inclusions and cancellation terms in your booking details.
People behind your plans
Get to know
Global Shore Excursions.
A good trip begins with knowing who you’re speaking to. Meet our team, learn about our company and ask the practical questions that matter to your cruise.
Meet the team →Contact us
Before you step ashore
Your questions,
answered clearly.
A little preparation makes it easier to choose the right day.
Ask about your cruise →What is a shore excursion?
A shore excursion is a tour or activity taken during a cruise port call. The right choice depends on where your ship arrives, your available time and your interests.
What information should I send with my enquiry?
Share your ship name, port, call date, arrival and all-aboard times, group size, interests and mobility requirements. Let us know whether your ship tenders or docks if you have that information.
How do I choose a tour that fits my port call?
Consider disembarkation, transfers, the activity itself and a return buffer before all-aboard. A tour’s advertised duration alone does not establish that it fits your sailing.
Where will I meet my guide?
The meeting point depends on the port and excursion. Check the exact location and instructions in your booking confirmation, including any shuttle or tender arrangements.
Can I request a private or customised day?
Tell us your preferences through the tailor-made enquiry form. The available arrangements depend on your destination, date and group requirements.
Are excursions suitable for limited mobility?
Suitability varies. Share any walking, step, wheelchair or vehicle-access requirements before booking so the specific itinerary can be checked.
What if the ship’s schedule changes?
Contact the team with the revised details. Changes, cancellations and refunds depend on the terms of your confirmed booking; review these before paying.
Are tickets, meals and transfers included?
Inclusions differ by excursion. Check the itinerary and quote for entry tickets, meals, transport, guide services and any extra costs.
Travel well, before you arrive
A little local knowledge goes a long way.
Your next port, your kind of day
Let’s make your time ashore count.
Share your cruise itinerary and a little about what you love.
Plan my shore day ↗