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 ...

How many times have you heard that proclamation on a shore excursion? For me, one of the pleasures of cruising is being able to discover new ports around the world. And weeks before a sailing, you can ...

P&O Cruises' Aurora cruise ship docked in Olden, Norway. Shore excursions are a major part of cruising, offering a chance to experience the culture, history, and natural beauty of each destination on ...

Costa Cruises has introduced a redesigned shore excursion program, the company announced in a press release. According to the ...

Ben Souza has had some unforgettable shore excursions. On a cruise from Singapore to Thailand, he and his wife visited an elephant sanctuary, a high point in their dozen years of cruising. On a ...

While exploring different destinations, you can choose to navigate on your own or reserve a customized shore excursion. Activities vary by voyage and itinerary, though many expeditions promote ...

Food & Wine readers named these five cruises the ultimate Global Tastemakers for their culinary shore experiences. Also voted the No. 1 best cruise for food and the No. 1 best cruise for onboard ...