15 Cycling Trips for Cruise Passengers You Can Do Before All-Aboard

1.Half Day Tour of Marseille by Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Ride Marseille’s busy streets and coastal lanes on an electric bike with guides such as Pauline, Gaby, Melanie, and Eric. Visit Notre Dame de la Garde, the Old Port, Palais du Pharo, Vallon des Auffes, Panier, and Joliette during this four-hour cruise excursion for up to eight riders.

“We were at our pick up location on time but the other customers got there early and they left without us. They did call and returned to pick us up. We enjoyed the scope of the sights we saw. We felt unsafe for most of our time. The tour guide spent very little time explaining how the bikes work and we were not experienced with e-bikes. I would recommend this tour to experienced e-bike riders only.”

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2.Half-Day E-Bike Tour from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 201 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $93

Meet your guide at the cruise port, ride a shuttle to the bike shop, and spend up to four hours seeing Marseille by electric bicycle. The route covers MuCEM, the Old Port, Pharo Palace, Vallon des Auffes, and Notre Dame de la Garde, with local guides such as Louis, Raphael, Luna, and Ann-Sophie leading small groups.

“Our guide was so knowledgeable and we learnt so much about the history and current state of affairs in Marseille! The bike ride was great fun! The only hard bit was riding up to Notre Dame! If you’re not overly fit, this part is difficult and you should check with the guide on whether it’s suitable for you.”

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3.Palma de Mallorca Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Ride at an easy pace from Palma’s harbor into the old town, stopping at La Seu, Basilica of St Francesco, Parc de la Mar, convents, City Hall, Passeig des Born, and Gothic civic buildings. Guides such as Sandra, Jaime, Maurice, and Levis lead the route. Add tapas and a drink for a tasty break.

“What a great day biking around Mallorca with Ingrid! She was so much fun and this was such a wonderful way to explore the city with the limited time that we had. She took us to a monastery where we were able to buy delicious cookies from the nuns. I would highly recommend you book this tour with the option for tapas and a drink - it was great to hang out in the piazza eating delicious tapas!”

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4.Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $121Top rated

Ride Wellington’s waterfront, beaches, and Miramar Peninsula on an electric bike with guides such as Jack, Tara, Dylan, or Carly. Practice first, stop for photos, climb Maupuia Hill with battery power, and enjoy tea, coffee, or ice cream at a harbor café.

“Great guides who were very knowledgeable and passionate about their city and heritage. Bikes were easy to use and the tour was along the beautiful Wellington waterfront. A great experience”

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5.Tallinn Bike Tour from Tallinn Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Start near Tallinn’s cruise port at 9:30 a.m. for a small-group ride through Kadriorg Park, past the Peter the Great Summer Palace, Russalka, and the Song Festival Grounds, then explore Old Town on foot. Local guides such as Toomas, Thomas, Ivo, and Monica share Tallinn’s story in English.

“Great bike ride: Great bikes, good sites to see, gorgeous non-city areas to ride thru, awesome pace to accomodate everyone. The leader knew his history. I would definitely recommend this tour. The only thing I'd change is the start time to earlier in the morning.”

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6.Electric bike tour with optional pick-up for cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Guide Javi leads a small English-language e-bike tour through Vigo’s port, Bouzas, Samil Beach, Balaídos Stadium, and Casco Vello. Expect local stories, Galician food traditions, city traffic, coastal views, and a 3-hour ride of moderate difficulty. Cruise-terminal pickup is available for an extra fee.

“Exploring Vigo by bike was such a great way to discover the beautiful city. We went to places we would have never known to visit. Our guide, Javi, was very good at telling us where to go, how to handle the e-bikes, and even telling us about all the places. He was also very mice and friendly (considering it was Christmas day). Highly recommend this tour.”

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7.Guided bike tour Hamburg with neat city bikes, cruisers, mountain bikes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Best value

Meet your guide behind Hamburg University for a 3.5-hour bike tour tailored to your interests. Ride a city bike, cruiser, or mountain bike past the Elphilharmonie, Michel, harbor, Alster, churches, bunkers, and artsy neighborhoods. Toby is one guide named in past feedback.

“Our guide was friendly but the tour only including quant working class neighborhoods with extensive graffiti. We did visit two churches and viewed a large bunker built during World War Two. I was hoping to learn about Hamburg’s history and see some iconic sites. It was a nice day for a bike ride but do not feel I really saw anything unique to Hamburg. Very disappointed. We also paid for a private tour for four (a tour for two was not an option) but other guests joined us.”

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8.Calanques Shore Excursion Electric Bike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 6 hours · from $109

Spend six hours on a small-group e-bike tour from Marseille’s cruise terminal to the Calanques. Ride with a guide such as Amélie or Cindy, stop at beaches and fishing villages, swim at Maronaise, and see Notre-Dame de la Garde. Lunch is extra.

“Bel aperçu des beaux endroits de la ville,avec possibilité de baignade dans les calanques. La guide Amélie au top. Instructions du point de RDV à améliorer.”

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9.Athens by E-Bike: Monuments, Food & Transfers (Cruise Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $157

Ride a mid-motor electric bike from the cruise terminal through Keramikos, the Agora, Plaka, the Olympic Stadium, and the National Garden. Your guide handles the route and context, with a pastry, water, audio set, and return transfer included.

“Superb tour on ebikes around athens….had a great day guided by a lovely lady who made sure we saw all the sights in a safe way”

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10.Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours · from $131

Ride 28km of the Remutaka Rail Trail from Kaitoke to Cross Creek on an eBike. You’ll pass through dark railway tunnels, cross bridges, read old rail notes, stop for lunch, and return to Wellington Port with Wildfinder.

“Ride can be a bit tricky at times but we took it slow and it was fine. Boxed lunch was very good! That was a surprise!”

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11.Palma Shore Excursion Bike Tour (Transfer Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 hours · from $109

Ride from Palma’s cruise port into the Old Town with an English-speaking host, stopping at the cathedral, Arab Baths, Lonja, city walls, and sea viewpoints. You get a bicycle, helmet, port transfers, and a guaranteed on-time return. Guide Fernando has earned special praise, though guides may vary.

“Top Reiseführer Fernando! Mallorca‘s Sehenswürdigkeiten perfekt per Rad”

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12.Ebike tour of Ibiza town and surroundings (start from the port)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Start near Ibiza’s port and ride a private Trek e-bike with a local guide such as Hans or Patrick. Over two to three hours, you’ll see historic places, nature, viewpoints, and lesser-seen corners of Ibiza Town, with the route adjusted to your group’s pace and riding ability.

“We had to change our tour time and Patrick was very accommodating by changing the tour to meet our needs!”

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13.Ibiza cruise terminal E-bike delivery – Rental Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $88

Meet your e-bike at Ibiza cruise terminal, then use a phone-mounted Komoot route to explore Ibiza Town and nearby spots independently. Bosch pedal assist, a lock, helmet, insurance, and port pickup are included. Bring water, sun protection, a charged phone, and a €100 deposit.

“It was a great way to see the old town and the cathedral. Very convenient as they brought the bikes to the port. Bike paths throughout the town made this very safe.”

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14.Kefalonia: Guided Quad Bike Safari (Cruise Ship Friendly)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1h 30m

Start near Argostoli’s cruise terminal for a 90-minute guided ATV ride through pine trails, rocky paths, and hilltop viewpoints. Your English or Greek-speaking guide provides safety training, water, fuel, and helmets. Drivers need a license, closed-toe shoes, and must be at least 20.

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15.Fat Tire E-Bike Tour for Cruise Guests – Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $255

Leave Hilo Port for a guided three-hour fat-tire e-bike ride in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You’ll receive bike training and a safety briefing, then cover more ground with less effort while learning about Hawaiian culture, volcanoes, and the park. Guide Kaylon is praised for clear, engaging talks.

“Our guide Kaylon was fantastic. We really enjoyed the knowledge he shared on Hawaiian history and culture as well as many facts about the volcanoes and the National park. Envy of the other travelers eavesdropping his lectures. Many thanks.”

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