In some form or another,
every passenger will be interested in taking a shore excursion during their
cruise. The term “shore excursion” or “tour” includes not only scenic panoramic
tours, historical sightseeing, snorkel expeditions, horseback riding, etc. but
simple transfers to the beach or even to a quaint village for some free time on
your own. Anything that involves using a local taxi, tour operator and/or tour
guide can be considered a shore excursion.
Every passenger will
most likely utilize at least one of those services at some point during their
cruise. Whether you are interested in an all-day tour of every major sight with
a gourmet lunch included or just a simple taxi ride to the beach and back, the
following information is an excellent tool that benefits every cruise ship
passenger.
IMPORTANT TIPS
- Always take with you in port the tour description
brochure that your cruise line provides.
- If you book a ship-organized tour, compare the
description to what you actually received and make sure it is what you
paid for.
- If you choose to explore independently, be careful who
you hire to take you around. Make sure they are licensed tour guides, or taxi
drivers. Take the brochure outside with you and show a local operator or
taxi driver the tour description that interests you.
- They will be sure to give you the exact same
experience, except that you will avoid being part of a large group, you
can dictate how much time you spend at each site, and you will
save money that you can use to spend elsewhere.
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