Shore Excursion Benefits for Cruisers
BACK-TO-SHIP GUARANTEE
THIS SYMBOL MEANS BOTH BENEFITS
CRUISE-FRIENDLY REFUND POLICY
If you see this icon it means Project Expedition guarantees that you will get back to your ship on time, and if you are not returned to the ship before departure, they will pay for transportation to get you to the next port and lodging if required.
CRUISE-FRIENDLY REFUND POLICY
THIS SYMBOL MEANS BOTH BENEFITS
CRUISE-FRIENDLY REFUND POLICY
Enjoy a full refund if your ship skips port or a delay causes you to miss your excursion.
All shore excursions include this benefit and if you are unsure if a tour qualifies as a shore excursion, simply look for this icon in the tour details.
THIS SYMBOL MEANS BOTH BENEFITS
THIS SYMBOL MEANS BOTH BENEFITS
THIS SYMBOL MEANS BOTH BENEFITS
If you see this symbol, it means the excursion offers both the Back to Ship Guarantee and The Cruise Friendly Refund Policy.
You can use the "Type" filter to see only excursions with one or both of these benefits in your search results.
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Authentic Local Experience
We always recommend that you get away from the tourist spots and see the local culture.
One of the best ways to experience a culture is through food. Immerse your self in the local culture and take some home with you by learning how to cook traditional dishes from a local in their home. Then sit and eat it with them.
Shore Excursion Ideas Around the World for Inspiration
Experience the Wonders of Asia
Explore Europe's Culture and History
Explore Europe's Culture and History
With a mix of historic sites from diverse architectural traditions and breathtaking nature, Bali hosts a few UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Ulun Danu Beratan Temple and the 'subak system', Bali’s unique irrigation system that can be found at the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, some created as long as 500 years ago, and showcase one of the oldest and most complex systems of agriculture in the world!
Explore Europe's Culture and History
Explore Europe's Culture and History
Explore Europe's Culture and History
Unveiling the Amalfi Coast's charm, one gem at a time. Dive into Positano's vibrant hues and cascading houses, explore Amalfi's ancient soul, and find peace in Ravello's tranquil gardens. Discover hidden gems and iconic landmarks with local, knowledgeable experts who provide insights into the history and culture on a leisurely coastal drive (6-8hrs). Customize your Amalfi dream and soak in every breathtaking view.
Relax In the Caribbean
Explore Europe's Culture and History
Experience the Thrill of a Safari
This tour caters to your group exclusively for the 4 hours with customizable itinerary. Choose the sites or beaches and how long at each. It's all up to you! We cater to all of your needs for the day. For Example: Visit two or three beaches of your choice - we could take you to Magen's Bay, Coki Beach, and maybe even Lindberg Bay. When you are finished swimming for the day we will take you sightseeing around the island.
Experience the Thrill of a Safari
Experience the Thrill of a Safari
Experience the Thrill of a Safari
Game-viewing in Hwange, Zimbabwe’s traditional big game park, is exceptionally good, offering much more than just the “big 5”. The park is particularly famous for its large herds of elephant and buffalo, but cheetah, leopard, giraffe, wildebeest, eland, bat-eared fox, roan, sable antelope, and zebra are all regularly sighted.
Feel the Beauty of South America
Experience the Thrill of a Safari
Feel the Beauty of South America
This all-day tour introduces travelers to one of Costa Rica’s most incredible sights – the enchanting, blue-hued Río Celeste. The river’s color is the result of the chemical mixture of sulfur and carbonate, which originate in the nearby Tenorio Volcano. Seeing this sky-blue river flow through a dense rainforest is an undeniably amazing experience.
Explore Hobbiton in New Zealand
Experience the Thrill of a Safari
Feel the Beauty of South America
A fully guided Hobbiton Movie Set Tour. This is the most magical and enchanting Day Trip from Auckland. You will enjoy the trip of a lifetime at this 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit Trilogy' Movie Set. See how this beautiful piece of farmland has been transformed into the magical Hobbiton Movie Set and the Shire from Middle Earth.
We recommend excursions through Project Expedition
Who is Project Expedition
This is our most trusted supplier of tours around the world. We have built a strong partnership over the years, which you will see signs of if you use any of the links I provide you. Those links will take you to their website where they have replaced their logo for ours and the contact information is for Lux Inclusive Travel rather than Project Expedition.
They don't mark up the prices higher than the local operators price, they know each local tour operator they offer, and they stand behind every tour on their site. This means the selection isn't as wide as a supplier who will sell ANY tour, such as Viator, but having criteria matters for your experience. I recommend starting with Project Expedition and if you don't see something you like, then try Viator who I will say a few words about after Project Expedition.
Why them and not the cruise line or the local operator?
There are three big reasons you would want to book with Project Expedition instead of the cruise line:
- You will pay a lot less than booking through the cruise line
- You will have a lot more options and flexibility
- You have options for smaller groups and even private excursions. When you have more than two cruisers, you should always compare the overall cost of private vs. the combined per person costs of shared tours. If you don't see a private tour through Project Expedition, call us! We work with private tour guides all over the world who we can set you up with.
There are three big reason you would want to book with Project Expedition instead of the small, local tour operator:
- There is usually a better cancellation policy through Project Expedition than the tour operator offers.
- You have more security and protection. If something were to go wrong, or the tour operator didn't provide what was promised, it is often very difficult working with a local tour operator and they will never see you again, so upsetting you may not be a concern. This is especially true for international destinations where they know you won't come back to sue them.
- Most tours that are labeled as shore excursions with Project Expedition have added protections for cruisers such as a cruise friendly refund policy and a back to ship guarantee. See below for more detail on those benefits and how to tell if a tour has one or both of the cruise benefits. These are benefits you get through the cruise line as well.
Aren't I being a better traveler if I support local businesses?
No matter how you book your excursion, it is the local tour operator who is getting paid for the tour. All suppliers are going to take a small commission for making the sale, but the tour operator gets a steady stream of business without paying advertising. As a business owner, I can tell you that paying a commission for actual business is far less expensive that paying for advertising that may not yield business. So you are still supporting the local business. In the case of the cruise line, they take a commission from the sale and also mark the price up. Sometimes double it. The local tour operator does not get any of that extra money.
Are you getting paid to say this crap?
No. Project Expedition did not ask us to say any of this and did not compensate us for recommending them or creating this page that primarily focuses on them. It would be my guess that they have no idea this page exists. We recommend them because we trust them the most, they stand behind every tour they sell, and we have had a tremendous amount of experience doing business with them without upset clients. Lux Inclusive Travel and its agents can't afford to make bad recommendations, so we don't take the job lightly. Great recommendations is one of the primary ingredients required for us to stay in business.
For our existing clients
Remember, using our links allows us to be your dedicated travel partner, providing expert advice and assistance every step of the way. We always prefer to talk with you about the excursions you're interested to make certain you know what to expect and are selecting the best option for that kind of tour, instead of booking online. You know we're always happy to help, but sometimes it might seem simpler to book online when you're already on the tour page, but if you book something that isn't quite what you thought it would be, you will wish you took a couple minutes to run it by your Travel Advisor. If you have already discussed it and know what exactly what you are booking and what to expect, we fully support you booking through one of our links.