Since cruises can go to different ports, how will I know
how to pick the one I'll enjoy the most?
How can I find tourist information on the ports that my cruise will visit?
How much do the shore excursions cost?
How do I find out about the shore excursions?
What do I need to know about the shore excursions?
Do I have to take a shore excursion to make it to port?
Can I stay on board the ship while it is in port?
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Since cruises can go to different ports, how will I know how to pick the one
I'll enjoy the most? |
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Check out the ports of call. Since these will also be a
major part of your cruise, you want to know where you'll be going and what you
can do there. You'll want to ask about the types of the shore excursions
available. What do you enjoy: shopping, nature, sports, historical sites or
exotic culture? You'll want to pick ports of call that have activities that
interest you. |
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How can I find tourist information on the ports that my cruise will visit? |
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www.towd.com |
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The Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory web site. This
site provides a collection of addresses, phone numbers, and web links to many
foreign governments?official tourism offices. It also contains a search
feature that lists contact information and web links for official U.S. State
Tourism Offices, regional, city, and convention and visitor bureau sites. |
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How much do the shore excursions cost? |
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You'll want to know the cost of the available shore
excursions. There are generally fees for ship sponsored shore excursions. They
can cost range from only twenty dollars to several hundred. You'll want to
know the costs of shore excursions in advance so you can compare complete cruise
packages. There can be a large range in costs for shore excursions. Shore
excursions are also a safety issue, which you can read about in our Cruise
Safety section.
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How do I find out about the shore excursions? |
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Many are listed on the Cruise Line's
web page and some
can be booked in advance before you reach the ship. There should also be
information in your ticket packet for you to read. Once on board, most will have
a lecture about the port of call with a description of the available shore
excursions and have someone available to answer your questions about the
packages.
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What do I need to know about the shore excursions? |
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You'll want to know the general game plan to see if you
are interested.
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You'll also want to know how guided you'll be, is this
just transportation or a tour?
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Can you take the tour and still have some freedom to
wander?
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How much walking or physical activity will there be on the
shore excursion?
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What about food, will any be included or are you fending
for yourselves?
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Are admission and fees included when we get there, or will
there be extra charges to participate once we arrive?
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Do I have to take a shore excursion to make it to port? |
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No, you shouldn't. You should be able to walk or cab if
you are docked at port or be able to take one of the ship's scheduled tenders
to the dock. The ship might also have a free shuttle to take you into the most
popular areas. You can wander on your own if you like. Your time at port is your
own.
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Can I stay on board the ship while it is in port? |
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Yes, and some do to enjoy all the ship's
amenities while
the crowds are off at the port.
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