Don't let the fear of a "pier run" stop you from saving money. An ex-crew member shares her foolproof strategy for DIY shore tours.

A highlight of my first cruise took place on land. During a stop in Plymouth, England, on a Holland America Line sailing, I walked to the Plymouth Gin Distillery. The hourlong outing included an ...

On big cruise ships, there are endless options for on-shore entertainment. But these 15 cruise excursions could actually make your trip much more memorable.

For most people, the first consideration in choosing a cruise is "where is it going?" There are now more than 500 different ports of call worldwide, and when the ship arrives most cruisers want to see ...

Carnival Cruise Line is streamlining the shore excursion process by testing a new mobile application with some tour partners. The digital platform eliminates the need for physical shore excursion ...

Mapping out a Caribbean cruise itinerary – and selecting how to spend your time ashore – can be overwhelming. After all, beyond breathtaking beaches and scenic trails, the Caribbean's diverse isles ...

Costa Cruises has introduced a redesigned shore excursion program with distinctive “Land Destination” clusters, each expertly curated to meet and inspire a variety of travel preferences. Every tour ...

Certain cruise venues tend to be especially popular, creating scarce seating and long lines. But there are ways to avoid the crowds.