How you can save hundreds of dollars by booking your own shore excursions

Snorkeling

While cruise lines are offering heavily discounted cruise fares, there are a number of items which could blow out the cost of the final bill.ย  Aside from drinks and dining packages, shore excursions on premium and contemporary cruise lines are not included in the fare, with some activities costing hundreds of dollars. Cruise Passenger spoke … Read more

Singapore shore excursion: The best Peranakan food experiences

Singapore shore excursion: The best Peranakan food experiences

Finding that authentic experience in a bustling city like Singapore can be difficult. But hereโ€™s something different – a private Peranakan lunch at Baba Pui Dapur. What is Peranakan food? The descendants of early Chinese migrants who settled inย Penang,ย Malacca,ย Singaporeย andย Indonesia, created Nyonya cuisine to reflect the extraordinary blend of their cultures. The Peranakans, the children of … Read more

Best cruise tips of all time – Part 4: food and shore excursions

Tourists in Juneau, Alaska

From planning to packing, and enjoying all that a ship has to offer, Cruise Passengers love to exchange great cruising tips. This week, we talk food and shore excursions. Food might have received honourable mentions in our previous episodes, but fear not, there is more! Choosing and planning shore excursions, like food, is both an … Read more

The 8 greatest whale watching destinations for Australian cruisers

The 5 greatest whale watching destinations for cruisers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Thinking of taking a cruise holiday? While amenities and entertainment on board are a big part of the fun, sometimes itโ€™s pulling into port that really brings an enchanting touch of travel magnificence! Here’s a collection of 8 stunning ports as suggested by our friends at InsureandGo that you should take a look at … Read more

Six of the best shore excursion innovations

Margaret River

For todayโ€™s cruise passenger, shore excursions can be just as important as the onboard facilities. Shore programs are now seen as a way to entice new passengers onboard as well as encourage repeat bookings from passengers looking for something different on a favourite route. Here are six of the latest developments in shore excursions 1. … Read more

5 luxury shore excursions to add to your bucket list

Bora Bora Tahiti

Helicopter trips loom large in the realms of super-extravagant shore excursions. From exclusive-access city tours to wilderness experiences, when money is no object thereโ€™s a wealth of exciting options to explore. Hereโ€™s our pick for five luxury shore excursions you need to add to the bucket list. 1. Silversea: Cote Dโ€™Azur, France Your chauffeur awaits … Read more