Shore excursions on cruise ships don’t have to be pricey, if travelers do proper planning. Having the best time ever while saving money is a dream come true for any traveler when they opt to go on an onshore experience from their cruise ship.
Probably among the most important ingredients to any cruise trip is that shore excursions give the voyage a very local feel. However, in many cases, the cost for such trips can be very cost-prohibitive to many tourists.
Of course, you don’t have to spend a fortune to take advantage of rich onshore activities with a little preparation.
One passenger visited the historic Plymouth Gin Distillery for under $20 recently while in port in Plymouth, England.
A tour, a brief history, and a tasting were all under a glorious timber roof dating from the 1400s. Such inexpensive excursions remind us that experiences don’t have to break the bank to be exceptional.
Excursions bought through the cruise line can be nice because they come with transportation and guarantee an on-time return to the ship. But these excursions usually double the cost of something an independent shore excursion-planner may have done for less.
A beach excursion might cost $30, directly booked, whereas it may cost $59 through the line.
A traveler can, for instance, search on websites such as Viator or Cruise Critic forums to find affordably priced and reliable tour options. Local guides also provide personal experiences that may not be as crowded as mass group trips.
Passengers aboard cruises can have exciting shore excursions within budget by getting the right tools and doing some research, proving that fantastic experiences do not need to be pricey.
