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12 cruise ship shore excursions you should skip!

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Creator's Key Takeaways

with only so many hours in each Port of call it's important that you figure out how to best spend your time so you're not left with any regrets

will you feel as though you maximized your day if it's spent on an Excursion where you're Satan for half the time

some shore excursions are well worth your money and time While others not so much

you will not fully experience the island in a single tour so you might as well focus on one thing you really want to do and get the most out of it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider a semi-submarine tour instead of a glass bottom boat
Skip Orlando theme park excursions due to high cost and limited time
Focus on one activity rather than island sightseeing tours
Avoid tours with long transit times; consider land trips instead
Take a cab directly to the beach instead of booking through the cruise line
Visit museums on your own instead of cruise line excursions

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overpaying for excursionsConsider alternatives like taking a cab directly to the beach or visiting museums on your own
Limited time in portFocus on one activity rather than trying to do multiple stops on a tour
Missing out on experiencesResearch what each port offers before your cruise

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich shore excursions should you skip on your next cruise?
QHow can you best spend your limited time in port?
QWhat are the drawbacks of popular but overpriced excursions?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Sad BaconValue Pricing3½ Sad BaconPort Destination1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Aruba1 Happy Bacon
Cabo San Lucas1½ Happy Bacon
Top: whale watching tour
Cozumel2½ Sad Bacon
Top: Tulum Mayan ruins
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With only so many hours in each port of call, it is important that you figure out how to best spend your time so you're not left with any regrets. Will you feel as though you maximized your day if it's spent on an excursion where you are sitting for half of the time? What about if you paid for an overpriced beach transfer? Some shore excursions are well worth your money and time, others aren't. Here are 12 shore excursions that you should skip on your next cruise. Read more: https://cruise.blog/