On big cruise ships, there are endless options for on-shore entertainment. But these 15 cruise excursions could actually make your trip much more memorable.

A highlight of my first cruise took place on land. During a stop in Plymouth, England, on a Holland America Line sailing, I walked to the Plymouth Gin Distillery. The hourlong outing included an ...

Don't let the fear of a "pier run" stop you from saving money. An ex-crew member shares her foolproof strategy for DIY shore tours.

Mapping out a Caribbean cruise itinerary – and selecting how to spend your time ashore – can be overwhelming. After all, beyond breathtaking beaches and scenic trails, the Caribbean's diverse isles ...

Costa Cruises has introduced a redesigned shore excursion program with distinctive “Land Destination” clusters, each expertly curated to meet and inspire a variety of travel preferences. Every tour ...

There are so many shore excursions to choose from on a cruise that the array can be dizzying. Each port offers many options, but without guidance, you might end up paying a lot of money for something ...

The cruise shore excursion, the day trip during the small amount of time passengers have in port, is among the most significant elements of a cruise vacation. Whether it be a snorkeling trip to a ...

As cruise arrivals rise, same-day shore excursions from Laem Chabang depend on port clearance, timing discipline, and ...

When I booked my first cruise in years, I was overwhelmed with all the choices to make, before I even got to making decisions ...

How safe are shore excursions for cruise-line passengers? That’s a question that resurfaces after highly publicized accidents such as last month’s fatal bus crash in southeastern Mexico that killed ...

A voyage at sea is one of the best values around because all major expenses (lodging, meals, snacks, activities and entertainment) are included. However, there are some items — mostly of a personal or ...