Ports of Call Tours

Explore the hot spots of Seattle during a 90-minute shore excursion to this Pacific Northwest gem. You'll visit prominent landmarks such as Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market on a minibus tour with an entertaining guide. Along the way, listen to songs by legendary Seattle musicians and hear commentary about Seattle history and pop culture. You'll ride past Old Town, the Chinatown-International District and the University of Washington with a glimpse of Lake Union's floating homes and the iconic Space Needle. You will be picked up at your University district hotel, Lake Union hotel, or downtown hotel and then dropped off at the cruise terminal at the end.

Alaska's remote Kenai Fjords National Park is home to rugged wilderness, numerous glaciers, quiet coves, and scores of wildlife. This tour takes you to some of the most untouched regions of the park to spot wildlife like Steller sea lions, whales, and sea otters. You may also see glaciers calving, a dramatic and exhilarating sight. The tour includes a complimentary breakfast and deli lunch, plus free coffee, tea, and water. Beer, wine, and snacks are available for purchase.

Experience the best of Rome in just one short day with this shore excursion from the cruise port at Civitaveecchia. You'll join a small group and an English-speaking driver and guide as you head out to the heart of Rome. You'll see many of the Eternal City's most iconic attractions, including the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, ann the Colosseum, with time left over for lunch and an exploration of the Vatican before returning to your cruise ship.

Discover one of Alaska's most beautiful creatures, the gray whale, during this 4-hour whale watching cruise. Head to Resurrection Bay with your group and watch the annual migration of gray whales from Baja California to the Bering Sea, generally from late February to May. Keep an eye out for other animals such as orcas, sea lions, humpback whales, bald eagles, and porpoises as you take in the beautiful Alaskan landscape.

See Seattle like a local on a private shore excursion that takes in all the highlights of this famous Northwest city. While your ship is in port, take private transport to must-see locales such as the Chinatown-International District, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, the Ballard Locks and Queen Anne Hill. The 3-hour tour includes stops to explore Seattle's food, shopping and entertainment. You can even get out to view Puget Sound, Mt Rainier and the Olympic Mountains from the top of the Space Needle (own expense).

Walk the decks of American naval history with an independent shore excursion to San Diego's USS Midway Museum. Visit an aircraft carrier that was the world's largest, and whose career stretched from the end of World War II to Operation Desert Storm. Learn how 4,500 crew members made their home onboard the massive 'city at sea, ' and get a glimpse of life below decks. Climb into the cockpit of a fighter plane, see the museum's vast collection of historic aircraft then take off on a hair-raising flight simulator.

Discover the beautiful island of Santorini with your own personal guide on this 4.5-hour shore excursion. See the highest peak of the island, Profitis Ilias, where a monastery sits; explore the village of Oia, built on a steep slope of the volcanic caldera; and enjoy a short cable car ride in Fira to return back to the pier. Learn the rich history behind the Greek island as you follow your guide past the rocky landscapes, vineyards and views of the coast.

Get acquainted with the history and architecture of one of the world's biggest cities on a private 5-hour tour of Sao Paulo from Santos Cruise Terminal. Travel in a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle and listen to illuminating commentary from your private guide as you visit areas of cultural and historical interest; admire the picturesque Paulista Avenue; marvel at the verdant beauty of Ibirapuera Park; and see the Japanese influence rife in the Liberade District.

Next time you're in port in San Francisco, why not spend your day touring the city's top attractions? Board a ferry for Alcatraz, and at the Rock, hear the stories and legends associated with the infamous penitentiary on a self-guided audio tour. Then, travel by coach to renowned sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies of Alamo Square, and Chinatown.

Spend your day ashore in Tuscany exploring the highlights of Pisa and Florence on this seamless, worry-free tour. Meet your guide upon disembarkation at the Livorno port, and head first to Pisa via air-conditioned vehicle. See the Leaning Tower and other highlights of the UNESCO-listed Piazza dei Miracoli before transferring to Florence. Upon arrival, you'll have time to discover the Ponte Vecchio, see the Duomo, admire panoramic views from the Piazzale Michelangelo, and more. With a maximum of eight attendees, this tour promises an intimate way to explore.

Discover beautiful Santorini - from the bustling capital of Fira to postcard-perfect Oia - on this private, half-day shore excursion. Meet your guide and private vehicle off of your cruise ship at Fira port, and then set off to explore the sun-kissed Greek isle. See the ruins of one of the region's most important prehistoric settlements at Akrotiri; be wowed by views of the caldera and the Aegean Sea; and enjoy ample free time to explore both Oia and Fira.

When your cruise ship docks in Civitavecchia, enjoy a shore excursion to see the best sights of UNESCO-listed Rome in a day. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to top attractions including the Colosseum, as your guide brings the glorious days of ancient Rome to life. With entry fees plus round-trip transport from Civitavecchia included, hear the hidden secrets of Roman landmarks such as the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain.

Join a small-group tour for a 3.5-hour cruise around the pristine waters of Resurrection Bay from Seward. Travel for 55 miles (88km) round-trip into the wildlife-rich waters for up-close encounters with Alaska's massive bird rookeries and sea lion colonies, passing whales, and otters. Choose from two departure times from Seward for this small-group tour.

Walk around the crater of an active volcano and luxuriate in natural hot springs on this private, 3-hour shore excursion. Begin with a boat trip across the cobalt waters of the Aegean Sea, and enjoy a leisurely walk to the summit of the volcano. Hear of the volcanic explosion that wiped out Santorini's earliest settlements, and then make the most of free time to relax in the supposedly healing waters of the hot springs.

Make the most of your shore time and explore the beautiful Kenai Fjords National Park on this full-day tour. Hop aboard the catamaran and sail around the national park keeping an eye out for orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, sea lions, and more. Listen to informative commentary onboard as you observe these massive glacial formations and watch for calving.

When your cruise ship docks in San Juan del Sur, spend your time in port exploring colonial Granada on this 5-hour shore excursion. Take in the colonial architecture lining the streets and enjoy a boat tour of Lake Nicaragua, punctuated by more than 365 tiny islands. Port pickup and drop-off included.

Finishing your cruise in Valparaiso? There's no need to end your vacation straight away - instead, book this post-cruise shore excursion to Santiago and spend time sightseeing in the Chilean capital. After a scenic drive to Santiago, enjoy a 3-hour city tour including Moneda Palace, the Museum of National History, Plaza de Armas and the Saint Lucia Hill viewpoint, plus the handicrafts village of Los Graneros del Alba. This private tour includes pick-up from Valparaiso port and drop-off either at Santiago airport or your Santiago hotel.

Getting around all of Wellington's landmarks and attractions by yourself can be a grind: making sense of bus schedules, working out where the best spots are, finding the time to eat in between activities. This scenic tour offers a chance to visit all the must-see locations highlighted in the travel brochures - the sprawling harbour views of Mount Victoria, the props and memorabilia at Weta Workshop's Weta Cave, the marine life of Te Kopahou Reserve - without having to worry about micromanaging your itinerary.

Make the most of your shore time and visit some of central Italy's most beautiful towns on a full-day tour. Explore the ancient buried city of Pompeii, see the lemon groves of Sorrento that produce limoncello, stroll through the seaside village of Positano, and admire the beautiful views of the Amalfi Coast throughout the day. Enjoy a relaxing day in a comfortable air-conditioned car and a small group of travelers.

While in Seward, embark on one of Alaska's most popular wildlife and glacier cruises during a pre- or post-cruise shore excursion through Kenai Fjords National Park. Soak up the sights on this 6-hour morning cruise aboard a warm and spacious vessel that navigates you past alpine and tidewater glaciers among the fjords. Take in a bounty of wildlife sightings, including whales, sea lions and birds. Visit the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge for wonderful views of seabird rookeries, and enjoy a delicious lunch on board.