Ports of Call Tours in USA

Enjoy a taste of Sitka. This 4 part tour will take you to four (4) amazing Sitka locations, including the Fortress of the Bear and Baranof Island Brewery. Along the way enjoy a narration by a local guide and a stop for a refreshing sampler of temperate rainforest  brewed beer or homemade root beer. This small group tour is limited to up to 10 guests, giving it a truly unique and personal Alaskan experience.

This 6-hour shore excursion from Juneau port gives you an all-inclusive Alaskan experience. See Mendenhall Glacier, embark on a whale-watching cruise with a naturalist guide, and see firsthand a Tlingit Master Carver at work on totem poles and silver jewelry. Before returning to your ship, you'll spot humpback whales, soak up cultural insight and enjoy a hearty traditional salmon bake. Port transport included.

Avoid the cruise ship crowds and overstuffed bus tours on your day in LA. Take a private shore excursion into the city instead, one that caters specifically to what you and your small group want to see. Rather than tying yourself down to a rigid itinerary, customize your shore time to suit your tastes. Sightseers can head into Hollywood, shoppers can explore the stores on Rodeo Drive, science buffs can enjoy the California Science Center, and sun-seekers can stop by beach cities like Santa Monica and Venice Beach.

While your ship is docked in Juneau, pan for gold at Gold Creek and Last Chance Basin on a 90-minute shore excursion. Enjoy a brief city tour of Juneau and then travel to a remote section along Gold Creek. A guide dressed in 19th-century attire gives you insight into the Alaskan Gold Rush. See where thousands journeyed to during the Gold Rush in search of the precious metal. Learn how to pan in the creek or cull through the waters in the demonstration trough. Round-trip port transport included.

Spend a few hours doing what the pirates did - shooting guns and drinking rum! This exciting, one of a kind excursion takes you to the Big Coppitt Gun Club for an hour of shooting (gun rental and ammo purchases available for additional fee). Try out different types of guns. Basic instructions are available if you have never shot before.  Click here for full list of rules http://www.bigcoppittgunclub.com/products.htmlFrom there, you'll be taken to the Key West First Legal Rum Distillery for a sampling of 10 different kinds of rum. These chef inspired rums are the smoothest rums you will ever have!As a thank you, every customer will receive 2 cuban leaf cigars and a jar of salt scrubs

While your ship is docked in Skagway, enjoy a hearty Alaskan salmon-bake buffet outside in the woods of Liarsville, a historical village that spawned tall tales during the Klondike Gold Rush. After feasting on wild salmon grilled over alder-wood fire, stroll through the Gold Rush"“era campsite replica, see 19th-century exhibitions and learn more about this storied time from in-period characters. Port transport included in this 1.5-hour shore excursion.

Make the most of your time when your ship docks in San Francisco with a combination of a morning tour to Muir Woods and an independent hop-on hop-off city bus tour in the afternoon. First, cross the Golden Gate Bridge to meander through the ancient coastal redwood forest at Muir Woods National Monument, returning to the city via the waterfront town of Sausalito. Then explore San Francisco at your own pace on a hop-on, hop-off tour with 20 different stops.

Step off your cruise ship and into a river raft on this 3.5-hour shore excursion along Mendenhall Glacier. An experienced guide rows your raft, allowing you to soak up the gorgeous mountain scenery as you float along for six miles around the foot of the glacier. Wind through stretches of Class II and III whitewater rapids and wrap up the outing with a delicious riverside snack. Families, beginners and the more experienced all will enjoy this Mendenhall Glacier float trip. Port transport from Juneau included.

Walk the decks of the Battleship Iowa with admission to this remarkable naval museum, a 10-minute taxi ride from your Long Beach port of call. Learn about life below decks for the sailors that served during World War II, the Korean War and the Cold War. Explore the missile decks and the captain's cabin, experience virtual aerial combat in an onboard theater and discover the history of the USS Iowa as you explore independently on a self-guided tour through America's naval past. 

Board a jet boat with extra-large windows and watch for humpbacks in the beautiful Auke Bay on this whale-watching shore excursion from Juneau port. A naturalist guide provides engaging commentary on the wildlife "” including porpoises, sea lions and eagles "” and local geology you see along the way. Capture that action shot of a breaching whale against the backdrop of the Alaskan mountains. Round-trip port transport included.

Discover the tranquil beauty of Sitka Sound by cruise and kayak on this 3-hour shore excursion. Spot eagles and maybe even whales from the comfort of a custom-built vessel, and pay attention to the shoreline for sightings of brown bears and black-tailed deer. Then, paddle a kayak and enjoy even closer views of the water and its marine wildlife like harbor seals. This family-friendly activity ends with a hearty snack before you’re returned to Sitka port.

Now booking for summer 2019Enjoy a two-hour tour whale watching & wildlife tour off the coast of Baranof Island on a comfortable boat with an experienced local captain. Southeast Alaska is a summer home for Humpback whales, Minke whales, and Gray whales.

See San Diego's sights by land and water on a 1.5-hour seal tour independent shore excursion, and explore this picturesque port of call in an amphibious vehicle. Listen to stories that bring San Diego's history to life as you travel along the water's edge, then steer straight into San Diego Bay. Take in sweeping views of SeaWorld, watch for the seals and sea lions that play, eat and bask at Quivira Basin and return to your ship along the scenic Harbor Drive.

Sample food and drinks at Seattle's Pike Place Market on a fact-filled walking tour while your cruise ship is in port. Enjoy a 2-hour shore excursion to this beloved Northwest culinary landmark, led by an in-the-know guide. Meet local food purveyors as you're treated to nine to 10 different tastings of quintessential Seattle fare "” enough for a light lunch. Choose from multiple departure times throughout the day.

While in port in San Francisco, discover the city on a 1- to 2-day hop-on hop-off tour. Climb aboard your double-decker bus and see top attractions including Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge's South Vista Point and the Haight-Ashbury District, hopping off to explore at your own pace whenever you choose. Head to the upper deck to see 360-degree views and enjoy live narration on board. Upgrade to the 2-day pass to include a stop in the charming town of Sausalito with spectacular views of the Bay.

Step off your cruise ship in Juneau and into a luxuriously appointed Hummer H2® to explore Juneau on this customizable private tour. Avoid the tour groups and get to know Juneau on your own terms. Design an itinerary with the help of your chauffeur-guide, and spend time at sites and activities that appeal to you, which may include Mendenhall Glacier, sea kayaking, gold panning or something else. It's up to you! Select a 4-hour or 8-hour option, and make the most of your limited time in Juneau.