RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 7 most popular shore excursions cruises, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
Cruise-day Paris from Le Havre with a local guide, Eiffel photo stop, and a Seine cruise that cuts through traffic fast for $222.
Most Popular“The trip was amazing as both the driver and the guide where very professional and knowledgeable, I would recommend this trip highly.”
Le Havre to Paris by air-conditioned bus plus a Seine cruise, Eiffel Tower viewpoints, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Élysées time, built for cruisers.
“Great glimpse of all things Paris. We had a fantastic guide in Cat, who was very knowledgeable and very personal. We will definitely be back to see Paris in more depth”
Best Bruges shore excursion from Zeebrugge: small-group walking tour, optional canal cruise, and guaranteed return to your ship.
“The tour started late which means we had less free time at the end. The guide was knowledgeable, but disorganized... She took us to us the most important parts of the town which was good and we love the canal tour. One thing I did not like is that there was no scheduled bathroom breaks.”
Bruges shore excursion with Zeebrugge pickup and a 45-minute canal cruise, plus guided stops at the Belfry, Holy Blood, Our Lady, and Market Square.
“Had to wait for a guide to show up. Took forever. Driver was not informed and didn’t know what was going on. Once we got a guide, he was delightful but didn’t know we were supposed to go on a canal ride. No reservations for canal ride. Long wait. Beautiful city, LOTS of walking. Approximately…”
Cruise-to-Paris day trip from Le Havre with guided highlights, viewpoints at Arc and Eiffel, Notre-Dame exterior, plus a Seine cruise.
“Once we got on the tour it was good. So much confusion of where to meet. 2 cruise ships arrived that day. They were waiting in an area that was easy for those on Princess. For those on NCL there was no one available. Tried calling tour guide 3 times and no answer. Many people…”
Bruges from Zeebrugge with easy ship pickup, guided medieval highlights, included canal cruise, and free time in Market Square.
“It was a great tour. Guide was very informative. Lots of walking over cobblestones which made it hard for our one person who had a walker but guide was mindful of this”
A private shore excursion to Puerto Princesa Underground River: UNESCO caving boat ride, included lunch, permits, guide, and transfers from town.
“Good time in a small group tour (10) with our guide Anna. She took great care of us. Two boat rides a huge lunch buffet and a little shopping to end the tour. Puerto Princessa really welcomes the tourists, they are very gracious.”
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