Shore Excursions in USA

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.

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.

When your ship pulls into Honolulu Pier, swap the wooden deck of a ship for the fiberglass deck of a surfboard, as you learn to surf or standup paddle during this Oahu shore excursion. You'll learn about surfing etiquette and safety from professional, certified instructors, before hitting the waves as part of a private or small-group Oahu surfing lesson. If you'd instead prefer to stand up paddle in calm, tropical waters, you'll quickly learn how to enjoy Hawaii's fastest-growing sport.

Get to Pearl Harbor quickly and efficiently from the Honolulu Port with this luxury transfer. After pickup from the port in a luxury vehicle, enjoy a private ride to Pearl Harbor and sip tropical juice or water on the way. Get a brief orientation from your guide/driver then head for the USS Arizona Memorial with your included ticket, avoiding the long entry lines. After you are finished exploring, slip back into your air-conditioned private vehicle and drive through historic downtown Honolulu on your way back to the port 4.5 hours later.

Explore San Diego at your own pace with a full-day ticket to ride a hop-on, hop-off trolley through the city. Simply board the trolley at your cruise ship's port of call and visit historic landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods at eleven centrally-located stops. Get a glimpse of California's past in Old Town then see the magnificent ships that moor at the bustling waterfront; grab a spot on a beach to watch surfers catch breaking waves, and try to spot the famous ghost at the elegant Hotel del Coronado.

The drive from Honolulu to Pearl Harbor can take twice as long in traffic, and lines can be long. Enjoy an easy, hassle-free visit with this small group Oahu Shore Excursion. Have a tropical drink en route to Pearl Harbor. Skip the line at Pearl Harbor's most visited sites: USS Arizona Memorial and USS Bowfin Submarine, Pacific Aviation Museum and USS Missouri. Relax on your chauffeured drive back through historic Downtown Honolulu.

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.

Transfer from your airport hotel to the cruise terminal  - and tour Seattle in between  - on this 3-hour pre-cruise city tour. See Seattle's most popular attractions, including the Space Needle and the original Starbucks, on this fully narrated excursion that includes pickup from your airport hotel and drop-off at the cruise terminal around noon.

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.

While in port in Oahu, soak up the island's rich history and culture with a 6.5-hour tour of Pearl Harbor and downtown Honolulu. Begin your excursion downtown, where you'll visit the King Kamehameha Statue, the Punchbowl National Cemetery and the Iolani Palace, the only royal residence on American soil. Then take the navy launch to see the USS Arizona Memorial, a significant tribute to the many lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Your tour will conclude with drop-off back at your pier or the airport.

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).

Go deep into Oahu's rainforest on a 3.5-hour shore excursion and hiking adventure that takes in the best of this lush, unspoiled port of call. Follow your guide along a 2-mile (3.2-km) private trail through the Manoa Valley, past hidden pools and clear streams, lava rock terraces and thick, tropical vegetation. Listen to a chorus of jungle birds during the 1.5-hour walk, enjoy cool water and light refreshments, and take in the tranquility of this protected Hawaiian forest.

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.

Private Volcano Deluxe TourThis tour is all about the Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii's most active volcano!This tour highlights the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park spending over 3 hours seeing different areas of the Park.  You will see the massive crater where the summer 2018 eruption caused the crater to go from 400 feet deep to 1600 feet deep.This includes driving all the way down the Chain of Craters Road to the Sea Arch.We will walk out on past flows and see some amazing sights.For those that enjoy Orchids we can make a stop at the Orchid Farm.Leaving from the Hilo Cruise Port, Airport or Hotel

If you're visiting Honolulu on a cruise ship, book this shore excursion for hassle-free access to Pearl Harbor. You'll be picked up at the Honolulu port for transport to Pearl Harbor, where you can skip the ticket line to explore the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Bowfin.

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.

When you're in port in San Diego, see the sights of the city in a convenient way with this 4-hour shore excursion. Traveling by coach, you'll see Balboa Park, Old Town, the Embarcadero, Petco Park, and more. Stop for photo ops at select places, and visit La Jolla, the idyllic coastal suburb north of the city known for its sea caves.

Experience a 3-hour snorkeling adventure in the sheltered cove of Honolulu's Hanauma Bay. Glide past bright coral and schools of fish, keeping your eyes peeled for the occasional turtle or dolphin. This area is perfect for all skill levels, with the safe inner reef for children and the more challenging terrain of the outer reef. This package is covered byworry-free policy, guaranteeing on-time return to your ship.

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.

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.