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Shore excursions

Going ashore

Visiting 225 destinations in 90 countries, your options ashore are diverse. We operate over 1,200 tours a year around the world. P&O Cruises shore excursions offer something to suit everyone, so whether you are seeking cultural insights, active adventures, family fun, once in a lifetime experiences, beaches or scenery – take your pick.

An entirely optional part of your cruise, our excursions enable you to make the very most of your time ashore and give you that added peace of mind. English speaking guides make new places that bit more accessible, while organised transport and entrance fees mean you can relax and simply soak up the experience. If you would rather do your own thing, in many ports we can simply drop you off in a safe place and pick you up later with a shuttle service.

Our excursions are charged in pounds sterling. This means that you’ll be getting a great day ashore at the best possible price, particularly in light of the current exchange rates.

  • New this year

    New excursions this year

    We are always researching new experiences for you. Here are just a few of the 30 new tours planned so far for 2008:

    • A seaplane adventure over Malta from Valletta
    • Castle Cornet and walking tour of Guernsey
    • Sport fishing in Madeira
    • Hiking in Dubrovnik
    • Scenic Crete and Folkloric Show in Heraklion
  • Best Sellers

    Best selling excursions

    Not sure what to choose? Here are a few of our most popular excursions - all give a great overview for first time visitors to these destinations:

    • St Lucia Land & Sea: a chance to explore this lush Caribbean island by minibus, boat and on foot
    • Highlights of Barcelona: an introduction to many of Barcelona’s most famous sights, including its historic heart, Gothic Quarter and the Spanish Village
    • Bergen intro & funicular: a visit to the ‘fjord capital’ of Norway - including a bird’s-eye-view of the city by funicular railway
  • Once in a lifetime

    Once in a lifetime excursions

    These special excursions bring you some extraordinary experiences. Here are a few examples of what could lie in store:

    • A French cooking lesson in Cannes
    • A Riviera helicopter trip in Monaco
    • An ‘after hours’ visit and classical concert at St. Petersburg’s Hermitage
    • A salmon safari in Stavanger
  • Something different

    Something different

    If you have already seen the sights or just fancy doing something completely different, these excursions are ideal. Here are just a few examples:

    • Take a cookery lesson and opportunity to learn some of the secrets of Italian cuisine in the Liguria region
    • Shop in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar and enjoy an authentic Turkish Bath experience
    • Create your own personal fragrance with the guidance of master perfumers in Grasse
    • Visit a Finnish home and hear about the way of life and traditions direct from locals
  • Especially for families

    Family excursions

    Designed especially for families, these excursions appeal to all ages. Let us take care of the planning and head off on fun-packed days ashore. Trips include:

    • Learning about marine life with a submarine dive in Lanzarote
    • Visit the Tortoise Protection Centre in Ajaccio and see more than 130 different species of land and water based tortoises and turtles
    • Splashing around at a waterpark (various ports)
    • Enjoy a fun-filled treasure hunt in Barcelona’s charming and historic Spanish Village
  • Activity excursions

    Activity excursions

    Like to keep active? With so many scenic destinations on our holidays, getting out and about could not be more inspiring, e.g:

    • Explore the rugged beauty of inland Costa Blanca on an Anibal 4x4 jeep adventure
    • Kayak in the spectacular surroundings of Aurlandfjord
    • Go blue ice hiking in Reykjavik
    • Zip wire through the Jamaican rainforest
    • Horse ride through the dramatic landscapes of Lanzarote
  • Beach and water activities

    Beach and water excursions

    Spectacular coastlines and long stretches of sand bring lots of options for adventure. Take to the water with excursions such as:

    • Turtle spotting & snorkelling in Barbados
    • Paddling & swimming with stingrays in Antigua
    • A visit to Aqualand in Cadiz for waterslides, rapids and mazes
    • Scuba diving in Grand Cayman
  • Simply sights and scenery

    Scenic excursions

    If you prefer to see the sights at a more leisurely pace, you will be in your element with these excursions. Soak up the scenery on a panoramic drive, and enjoy photo opportunities along the way to capture the atmosphere. Here are a few examples:

    • Explore the National Park of La Caldera de Taburiente in La Palma
    • Cruise Stockholm’s waterways
    • Discover the scenic isles of Capri from Naples
    • Take in the Kjenndalen Glacier and Lovatnet Lake from Olden
  • Exploring independently

    Exploring independently

    Like to do your own thing? Our city and beach transfers are ideal. We’ll simply drop you in a safe place with a map and pick you up later in the day. This service is available in many ports including:

    • Civitavecchia (for Rome)
    • Livorno (for Florence)
    • Cannes (for Monaco & Monte Carlo)
    • Cadiz (for Seville), Corunna (for Santiago de Compestela)
    • La Goulette (for Tunis)
    • Nynashamn (for Stockholm)
    • Piraeus (for Athens)
    • Rotterdam (for Amsterdam)
    • Tenerife (for Puerto del Cruz or Playa las Americas)
    • Vigo (for Santiago de Compestela)
    • Villefranche (for Monaco & Monte Carlo)
    • Zeebrugge (for Bruges)
  • Theme tours

    Theme tours

    Offered exclusively on themed cruises, these excursions enrich your time with music, gastronomy, art and more. Trips ashore include:

    • A visit to the world’s first designer hotel in Copenhagen
    • A tour of the former home of composer Grieg and Bergen highlights
    • Wine tasting at Agro de Bazan Winery in Galicia
    • A cooking lesson from one of France’s top chefs

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