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The 15 Best Full-Day Shore Excursions

32 tours  ·  from $35 a head

Good full-day shore excursions sell out weeks before the sailing date and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands - The first sail to Kalymnos and Vathi
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From the Port of Kos: Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

1.Full Day Boat Cruise to 3 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,137 reviews · 7h 30m · from $35Our pick

Join Captain Yanas and the Odyssey crew for a 7.5-hour cruise from Kos to Kalymnos, Plati, and Pserimos. You get a fjord-side village visit, Greek buffet lunch, clear-water swim stops, affordable cocktails, and a chance to spot dolphins near the fish farms.

“Great day trip! 7.5 hours sounds daunting but it was 7 hours in total and flew by. Lots of people on the boat which is typical for these kind of trips, but managed to get a good spot with my partner. I’m vegetarian and my boyfriend is vegan and the vegetarian option was delicious and suitable for both of us (he just didn’t have the tzatziki). The islands were amazing and loved the chance to swim. Dolphins were a big plus. Exceptional value and would really recommend!”

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Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos - Vathi, Kalymnos, and the fjord arrival
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Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos

2.Full Day 3-Island Boat Cruise from Port of Kos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,133 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Sail from Kos on Odyssey Boat Cruise for about 7 hours and 15 minutes. Visit Vathi on Kalymnos and Pserimos, swim near Plati, watch for dolphins by the fish farms, and enjoy a Greek barbecue lunch. Captain Giannis and the crew keep the day friendly and relaxed.

“incredible experience! staff were lovely and accommodating, kept us well informed about our journey and how long we had at each island. saw lots of dolphins which was a once in a lifetime experience. lunch was delicious and drinks were super cheap (~€6) and very strong. great music played throughout cruise. very chill experience for those who think they might not enjoy a party pirate boat. cannot recommend enough!”

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Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting - Florence in three hours: a fast walk through the historic center
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Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting

3.Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 968 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend about three hours exploring Florence and one hour in Pisa on a full-day shore trip from Livorno. Guides such as Sabrina, Ariana, Luca, and Ignaz provide maps, city tips, and help with meeting points. The tasting is a brief sample of local Tuscan products, not a full wine experience.

“Unfortunately it was pouring rain all day long, but the tour operator can’t do anything about the weather. We had been to Florence twice before, so just walked to the Old Bridge area, and walked around for a bit, and went to a cafe. Unfortunately a couple people didn’t make it back to our meeting point and after waiting an extra 20-25 mins for them, it put us behind schedule, so we didn’t have much time in PISA, like 45 mins, but again it was still raining. The tour guides were good, and the bus driver actually was nice enough to take us right back to our ship instead of…”

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Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon - Tutshi Lake and the first big views
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Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon

4.Full-Day Tour of the Yukon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $173

Ride from Skagway to the Yukon with guides such as Connor, Mike, Andrew, and Garrit. Expect frequent photo stops at Tutshi Lake, Emerald Lake, Carcross Desert, and Lake Bennett, plus lunch, a wildlife museum, and huskies at Wild Adventure Yukon.

“It was a wonderful day tour of the Yukon, with great commentary. A professional company with loads of buses, and they pick you up straight from the cruise ship which is always a plus . Our guide Garrit was fabulous.”

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Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas - Four and a half hours around a coral cay
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Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

5.Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 565 reviews · from $243

Sailaway takes you from Port Douglas to Low Isles aboard a 33-passenger catamaran. Snorkel in a sheltered lagoon, join a marine biologist, walk to the 1878 lighthouse, and view coral from the EV Discovery glass-bottom boat. Lunch, equipment, tea, and reef fees are included.

“Amazing snorkelling experience with great crew who we're enthusiastic and helpful. So tranquil sailing there. A must do to see an awesome undersea world. Buffet was sumptuous and plentiful. The sail back was exciting as we had a swell.”

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Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion - Castelmola, the quiet first stop above Taormina
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Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

6.Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Spend about seven hours exploring hilltop Castelmola and Taormina from Messina or Giardini Naxos. Guides such as Sabrina, Katia, Mariarita, and Sara lead the walking visits, with Greek Theater entry, free time for shopping and Sicilian food, and round-trip port transport.

“Great tour (despite rain) with great Guide Sarah. Sara gave us detailed and interesting info, was very prepared and organized. She helped us to make a great Taormina and Messina adventure. She even introduced us to try local sweet delicacies. 5 Star .”

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Full-Day Scenic Tour around the Island Tour from Port Vila - Morning pickup from Port Vila or the cruise wharf
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Full-Day Scenic Tour around the Island Tour from Port Vila

7.Full-Day Scenic Tour around the Island Tour from Port Vila

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 173 reviews · from $131

Spend about eight hours touring Efate with a local guide such as Moses, Baptiste, Justin, or Charlie. Visit Iarofa or Pepyo Cultural Village, watch custom dancing and fire walking, swim at Blue Lagoon, stop at Top Rock, and eat a Melanesian buffet lunch.

“Although it rained heavily all day, I enjoy the cultural show and the drive around the island. It allowed me to see the geography and way of life on the island. The included lunch was good and the Blue Lagoon was not as expected, likely dRead more”

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Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour - Best Shore Excursion - Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Roman Athens
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Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour – Best Shore Excursion

8.Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour – Best Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $229

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Athens with a private English-speaking driver such as Mario, George, Makis, or Dominic. Visit the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Acropolis Museum, Syntagma Square, and more, with hotel or Piraeus port pickup, flexible timing, and optional licensed guide service.

“George was professional, knowledgeable, and tremendously patient with my grandkids. I would recommend his tour to anyone looking for the perfect tour of Athens.”

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Full day Shore Excursion to Florence from Livorno with tasting - Finding the coach at 9:45 am in Livorno
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Full day Shore Excursion to Florence from Livorno with tasting

9.Full day Shore Excursion to Florence from Livorno with tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $47

This 8-hour shore excursion takes you from Livorno to Florence by coach, with guides such as Sabrina, Ariana, and Ignacio helping you get oriented. Expect a Tuscan tasting, a marked city map, several hours of free time, and a return to Livorno. It is transportation plus useful local guidance, not a full museum tour.

“You can't go wrong with a cheap ride to Florence from the cruise ship. We have done this twice now, and Florence never disappoints”

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Jeju Island: Full Day Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers - First, choose the correct Jeju port
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Jeju Island: Full Day Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers

10.Jeju Island: Full Day Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $60

Step off your ship and meet an English-speaking Love Korea guide holding a sign at Jeju or Gangjeong Port. Choose a group or private vehicle, then see volcanic peaks, waterfalls, basalt cliffs, folk villages, and local markets. Pickup and return times follow your cruise schedule, not the advertised 8:00 AM.

“Our guide Sun was very knowledgeable, told us lots of interesting local facts, and tailored the tour to suit us. every stop had a restroom, and we saw a variety of places to give us a taste of Jeju, very good trip.”

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Full-Day Excursion from A Coruña to Santiago - Cruisers Only - Meeting the orange umbrella at A Coruña port
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Full-Day Excursion from A Coruña to Santiago – Cruisers Only

11.Full-Day Excursion from A Coruña to Santiago – Cruisers Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 6 hours · from $81

Meet your OptimusTours guide at the ship gangway under an orange umbrella, then ride by air-conditioned coach to Santiago de Compostela. Guides such as Cristina and Maria lead the walking tour, cathedral and museum visit, with free time for lunch and exploring before your guaranteed return to A Coruña.

“Knowledgeable guide who explained everything so well! Excellent service from start to finish! Highly recommend!”

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Full-Day Private Custom Keelung Shore Excursions - National Palace Museum: the stop that needs the most time
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Full-Day Private Custom Keelung Shore Excursions

12.Full-Day Private Custom Keelung Shore Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $136

Meet your private English-speaking guide at Keelung Harbor and shape an eight-hour Taipei day around your interests. Guides such as Vincent, James, Jackson, and Henry help with history, photos, food, shopping, and pacing. Visit the National Palace Museum, temples, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101, or Yongkang Street.

“The driver/guide Andy was excellent Very flexible what we wanted to see and lots more He took us to a great market place for taste of local food and shops but also tempels where he explains all about the local religions.”

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Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from Vigo for Cruisers Only - Arriving in Santiago and getting your bearings
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Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from Vigo for Cruisers Only

13.Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from Vigo for Cruisers Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Vigo’s cruise port to Santiago de Compostela by air-conditioned coach, with guides such as Christina, Maria, or Javier leading the day. You’ll tour the cathedral and museum, hear about Galicia and the Camino, then enjoy free time for lunch, shopping, and the old town.

“Our guide was wonderful. Spoke very clearly & was very knowledgeable about the history of Santiago. After seeing the church, we had about 2 hrs on our own to get lunch & explore. The only negative is that we had a party of six that couldn't seem to find the tour's very bright orange umbrella EXACTLY where directions indicated and we started 15 min late. Our guide found the group just sitting on a bench. That inconvenience cost us time in the gorgeous Santiago Cathedral. Our guide was very careful to count us at each stop!”

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Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only - Port pickup that adjusts to your ship
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Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only

14.Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from A Coruña to Santiago de Compostela in an air-conditioned vehicle, then explore with an English-speaking guide. Enjoy a city walk, free time for lunch, and a guided visit inside the cathedral and museum, with radio headsets and port pickup included.

“Our guide was absolutely fabulous. Informative, engaging, smart. The only negative was the need to provide passport numbers. Never had that with any other tour.”

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Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion - The Octagon gives you Dunedin’s city center
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Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

15.Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $58

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Dunedin from Port Chalmers by air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Ryan, Ken, Dave, and Andrew lead you to the Octagon, Botanic Garden, Baldwin Street, beaches, viewpoints, and Sandfly Bay, with Larnach Castle available at your own cost.

“Brilliant day, Dunedin and surrounds was superb.. and the experience was made so much the better with the local knowledge of our driver & guide. The city is great, the botanical gardens sublime and the scenery magnificent .. so much more than a nature tour .. definitely recommend”

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