Just returned from Japan cruise, All the Shore Excursions private guides were on time, very helpful and knowledgeable and got us back to the ship on time. Will book them again for my next trip. read more

We have done multiple excursions through Shore Excursions and had a awesome experience. This time we did Discover Nassau Town and Atlantis. We had an amazing driver. He went into the Rum store and brought out samples for a few people who didn't want to get off the van. He was very informative. Great excursion. Atlantis was beautiful. read more

Shore Excursions Group - Atlantis - Travel Services Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

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NASSAU TOUR One minor drawback of this excursion company may be its fight for tour bus location positioning. This was very evident in our Dominican Republic tour but more about that later. Just look for the representative holding the Shore Excursion sign. And you may be waiting for your tour for sometime. You'll also be following that sign holder and walking considerably further than the cruise line's sponsored tour buses. But the bus is comfortable and your guide and driver is very knowledgeable. Nassau, being the Capitol of the Bahamas and a huge percentage of the nation's population at over a quarter of a million people, representing around 70% of its total. So our tour included all the major government buildings of importance. We also passed by the huge new American embassy which has yet to be occupied. We passed by Fort Charles and made our first stop at the landmark Queen's Staircase aka the 66 Steps. Actually only 65 steps remain now due to the top step being accidentally covered over during some past maintenance. Nassau's past was also a popular center for numerous pirates, most notably the notorious Black Beard. It was interesting to learn that some of them often experienced guilt and regularly visited a nearby church to make confessions. A bit of movie trivia, a number of James Bond films had important scenes filmed in Nassau. We drove by a number of those and other movie locations. We also drove past the Providence Hospital, probably best remembered as the location where Anna Nicole Smith gave birth to her daughter Dannielyn in 2006. And tragically, after being visited there in her hospital room by her 20 year old son Daniel, he was found deceased only 3 days later. Our last stop was at the Atlantis Resort. Huge! We walked by all the high end shops and through its huge casino. And then it was time to head back to our bus and ride back to reboard the Carnival Celebration. I'd say it was an excursion well worth the price. The Dominican Republic Tour For our Dominican Republic stop, we sailed into Carnival Cruise's private port of Amber Cove. This is where booking through a private excursion company could be a bit of an inconvenience. Being that Carnival has exclusive ownership of this port, only their tour buses are allowed on the property. Have your walking shoes ready, because it's quite a trek from the ship through parking lots, down a narrow path and outside the property gates onto a side street. And so we approached the vehicles parked outside but had to enquire about Shore Excursion Group's bus, seeing no sign being held up. Finally, our guide found us. We were then led to, not a bus but a smaller passenger van. And on entering with a driver behind the wheel, we were somewhat startled that we would be their only passengers. But the guide, as well as the driver, produced all the right tour reservation info and reassured us that they regularly have only single couples, as well as other sized smaller groups. They were booked through the Excursion Group and driving for their company Country World. Our feelings of caution were appeased and we experienced a very friendly private and knowledgeable tour of Puerto Plata, a city of around 100,000 people and the surrounding countryside. Making a last stop at the tour's center, we were given an included traditional Dominican buffet lunch. We found the staff here very warm and friendly. Another elderly couple stopped by to rest from their tour and a younger couple dropped in the lounge area, resting up from their horseback riding adventure. They looked quite tired, one reason why we chose not to ride while getting off at a cruise port. I overheard the wife stating "I thought we'd never get out of that jungle." And as we enjoyed our lunch, they were soon preparing to continue their riding. After we finished our meal and headed back outdoors, we observed them galloping off again to finish their ride behind their guide. To finish our excursion, the center was also a Bird Sanctuary and Botanical Gardens. So along with our guide of the last few hours, his name totally escapes memory now, we were then joined by Jimmy. Jimmy led us through the grounds, describing all the garden species. Even letting us smell the leaves of numerous herbs and trees. Ahhhh! He then introduced us to the various bird species there; cockatoos, macaws, turkeys, flamingos, etc. And even a pair of African tortoises, one of which I got to hold. But my wife refused the offer lol! She wasn't shy about the parrots though, who fondly took to her. Very gentle birds and Jimmy works so well with them. It was then time to make our way back to Amber Cove and that long walk back to our ship. The older couple rode back with us. We appreciated the day's adventure and the kind guides and dependable driver. And felt a bit privileged that it was all private and personable. And reasonably priced through Shore Excursions Group, which we only recently learned of. read more

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We used the Shore Excursions Group for our excursion in Cartagena, Colombia. It was a tour of the Old Town which was full of history and wonderful sites, and our guide as well as the helper were wonderful! I would recommend highly. We had other ship tours that were definitely disappointing. read more

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We had two great guided excursions tours while we were in an 11 day Mediterranean cruise. One was in Rome Italy and the other was in Ephesus Turkey (Private Biblical Ephesus). Our tour guide Noah for Ephesus was excellent! So knowledgeable and friendly. We learned so much on this tour. We also enjoyed our tour of Rome. read more

Did a model T tour in Ensenada Mexico. It was absolutely amazing. Chuy our driver was the star of the show. He was so informed and gave us such an amazing experience. The ride was so comfortable and we were able to see all the amazing sites. This is my second time using short excursions. I previously used them in Alaska and it was an amazing experience as well. Much rather do this than booking through the ship. read more

Shore Excursions Group - Chuy 1903 model T driver from ensañada - Travel Services Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

On my recent 2 week cruise to the Caribbean I booked 7out of 10 excursions with this group. The other 3 excursions I booked the the cruise line. Shore Excursions Group was actually a better experience all around. The excursions were smaller and more intimate giving us the opportunity to get to know fellow cruisers better. The people who took us on our excursions were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I think the cruise excursions were a bit too big and not as friendly, I loved this trip so much I'm planning on taking my whole family next year and I'll be booking my excursions thru Shore Excursion Group. read more

Salty was a great tour guide! He showed us the ins and outs of Key West and we loved it. We had a private tour with12 family members (ages 9 to 75) and it was a memorable experience for us all! read more

What fabulous experiences on these excursions! My children and I enjoyed every part of these trips from St. Thomas turtle snorkle, St. Maarten sail and snorkel, to Barbados scuba and beach excursions. read more

Shore Excursions Group - Turtle Cove off of St. Thomas - Travel Services Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

We booked all 3 of our Nov. 30-Dec. 7, 2025 cruise trip excursions with Shore Excursions Group.We loved each excursion, with my favorite being riding horses on the beach on Isla de Roatan. The staff were friendly, professional and vigilant about the clock to ensure we got back to our ship on time. Great fun and infinitely less expensive than booking excursions through the cruise ship! Highly recommend and will be using them again in February 2026!! read more

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Never had an issue with the Shore Excursions Group. The prices are comparable to other tours on and off the ship. The best part are the small group sizes offered. I have been traveling for over 6 years bow and will continue booking through SEG. read more

Great excursion options for a decent price - much less than what the cruise ships usually charge! They also have many excursions that are culturally focused and even more localized adventures that aren't offered by the cruise ships. They guarantee your return to your ship before you're due to board which is such a stress-free benefit! I found these guys by watching YouTube and several travel vloggers recommend this company. After having used their services, I can see why! Highly recommend!! read more

We were on a 14 day New Zealand cruise and booked 2 excursions through Shore Excursions Group because the price was better than the cruise ship. We were not disappointed as the meeting point instructions were clear (except it would have been beneficial to know the Tour operator name in advance because I was looking for a Shore Excursions welcome sign) and tours were as expected. The Tauranga Sightseeing tour was well organized and our Tour guide, Terry, was informative both on and off the bus. He gave us 'treats' during the trip like kiwis and Manuka honey to sample which was a nice touch. On both excursions, we returned to the ship in comfortable time. read more

We were a group of (7) friends and we booked the snorkel and taco workshop in Cozumel. It was AWESOME! Clemente was our guide and he was so great! The snorkeling spot was perfect b/c no one else was there and we were able to see lots of fish and the coral reefs. He made sure to point out fish hiding (i.e. puffer fish, lobster, etc.). The taco workshop was delicious. The restaurant prepared the pork and we made the guacamole and salsa tableside! I highly recommend this tour! read more

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This is an update to the previous review. After talking with short excursions company, they would still not refund our money because they say our guide would've met us there even though it was two hours late and we would've had to be back at the ship with no time to travel we went through our credit card company and they refunded the money that we paid for our excursion. I would highly recommend nobody use that company as there are other excursion companies that will probably do a much better job. read more

Shore Excursions Group - Waiting for guide. Not here. - Travel Services Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

We recently had the opportunity to go on a Mediterranean cruise with NCL and took part in 4 excursions through Shore Excursions Group. We also took 3 NCL excursions. We were pleased to find that the tours offered by Shore Ex were equal to, if not better than, those provided by the cruise line. One of the best advantages was the cost savings we experienced by choosing Shore Ex. Many of our friends have expressed some apprehensions about booking excursions outside of those organized by the ship, mainly due to concerns about potentially missing the ship's departure. However, we felt confident as Shore Ex has a guarantee of returning before the scheduled departure time. While I understand the reasoning behind preferring ship-organized excursions, I can't help but think that the fear of missing the ship can sometimes be a scare tactic to encourage guests to book through the cruise line. Overall, we were very happy with our experiences and the value we received. read more

Great private tour in Capetown of slave museum, a township, coastal area and more. James was a tremendous guide.

Booked 2 excursions through this company that aligned with our cruise ports. One excursion was outstanding - the second was huge disappointment for our family. And despite their 'Satisfaction Guarantee', I cannot get anyone from the company to return my emails, calls, online requests for customer assistance, etc. I would not recommend this company based on poor customer service. read more

Fantastic excursion in Roatan, Honduras. There was clear communication about when and where to meet the excursion. The excursion was as advertised i.e. no surprises, but the tour guide was amazing. The price was super reasonable, and speaking with other cruisers, the experience we had was better than nearly everyone. So better experience, lower cost = higher value in my book. Easy booking and great experience. Great outcome, would definitely recommend. read more

I had the best time! David was an amazing guide and we had a great time. This beach day was my favorite experience of my trip. I was nervous using a group outside of the cruise line but everything was timed perfectly and I didn't need to worry. I will definitely book with them again. read more

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It was way too expensive for a drive to the Mayan Ruins. Enjoyed the woman who explained on the ride, but the guide at the ruins was too redundant. We would have been better off taking a cab like the rest of our family, same price for 6 that we paid for 1. read more

Shore Excursions Group - one of the temples - Travel Services Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

Went snorkeling with Hilo Ocean Adventures on a black sand beach in Hilo. It was FABULOUS. Cannot speak highly enough about Chad, our guide. I'm 68 and needed a little extra help. I had so much fun and felt very safe at all times, even though the water was rough. More experienced divers/snorklers had a great time, too. What a perfect day! read more

Shore Excursions Group - Hilo black sand beach. Shared the water with eels, turtles and schools of colorful fish. - Travel Services Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

We have used Shore Excursions Group several times and have not had any issues. Everyone has been very courteous and helpful. We will definitely be using them again. read more

STICK TO EXCURSIONS THROUGH THE SHIP!!! When you use a company like this, there is no accountability!!!! We booked an excursion for jet skies and it was a JOKE!! First, it took about 35 minutes for our ride to get there, then when we got to the beach he handed us off to the the guy there (local) that run the jet skies and we were literally only on the jet skies for 20 minutes AT MOST, I think it was actually less than that! When I tried saying something about how short the ride was they acted like they didn't speak English and just said no. It was such a DISSAPOINTMENT! I really believe it's because they're not accountable to the ship and so they do what they want! read more

Generally speaking, Shore Excursions tours are smaller in capacity than ship offered excursions and a little bit cheaper. I highly recommend them for those who are looking for more of an intimate experience and want to save a little bit of money. read more

Took the Sunny Liston Tour in St. Thomas, USVI. Sunny was wonderful and I appreciate that he dropped off the people at shopping and didn't make us wait for those that arrived late. He made sure we all got together. I enjoyed the mountain top tour and the beach time in Magen's Bay. Sunny got us back in time to enjoy the rest of our cruise day. I highly recommend the St. Thomas Shopping, Sightseeing and Beach Combo tour! read more

Guide was knowledgeable and adaptable. There were 2 different excursions he had to combine into one and he did it very well. The van had some broken parts which made getting in and out difficult but the guide's personality and information was tremendous. read more

This excursion was everything promised. Very beautiful snorkel area and amazing food. Very friendly people and just a short walk from ship read more

Had a fantastic time on our Alaskan excursion! We will definitely book again when we return. Instructions were easy to follow and everyone was very professional. read more

Shore Excursions Group - Mendenhall Glacier - Travel Services Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

We used Shore Excursions Group in November in St. Maarten. The company was easy to work with and gave good directions to link up with the group. The excursion itself was excellent (better than some of the cruise ship excursions we tried) and we had no trouble getting back to the ship on time. The tour guide was professional and informative. Will definitely use this company for future shore excursions. read more

Love shore excursion group! Better excursions than the cruise ship and better value. We are repeat customers read more

Shore Excursions Group - Puerto plata highlights - Travel Services Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

Absolutely the best excursion in beautiful waters with the best guide, Clemente!! I was worried the corals would be bleached... they are Stunning. I was worried the water / ice couldn't be drink... it was filtered. I was worried it would be crowed or unsafe--- it was untouched, pristine, and stunning. 1000% book this excursion and ask for Clemente as your guide. He's the best. read more

We took the Journey to East Lava Pools and the West excursion when we stopped at Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Our Driver and guide was Armando and he was great. Very knowledgeable and kind. He kept trying to apologize for the weather which was overcast at times. Obviously, It was not his fault, we did go there in October. We were picked up right in front of the ship and we all got into a 4X4 vehicle. A 4X4 was needed as we went up and down some rough and steep terrain. We saw some beautiful parts of Madeira, Including some beaches, Rain forest and of course the Lava Pools, where you could go swimming. We decided to grab something to eat and a beer. I would recommend this trip to anyone going to Madeira Colin & Sharon read more

My son and I took 3 excursions while in Italy & Greece. All of them were exceptional. Much cheaper and more exciting than those offered by cruise ships. Met local people & saw much more. read more

This tour was called SCENIC LAGOON CATAMARAN CRUISE on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia and it was wonderful. The water activity included getting in the crystal clear tropical water that was about 4 feet deep and interacting with the stingrays and black tipped sharks. It was amazing and epic! The second part of the trip included a delicious BBQ lunch on a small island and activities that included cooking demos, Polynesian dancing, and learning how many ways there are to tie a pareo. I can definitely recommend this adventure! read more

We had 3 excursions with shore Excursions. They were very well Organized. They were always on Time. Looking forward to next Years bookings. read more

My husband and I went on the Orient and Maho Beach Tour in St Maarten. It was an amazing time. Our driver was timely picking us up at the meeting point and we were the only 2 on the tour. Our first stop was Orient Beach which was beautiful and a great time. We stayed there about 3 hours. Our driver waited and told us what time we needed to meet him. After he drove us to Maho Beach which we stayed at for about 1.5-2 hours. What an experience!!! To see those small planes and large commercial jets come in and take off was exhilarating! Just a note to those who do this tour, if you stand behind a plane taking off, make sure all your belonging are secure and turn away from the jet as it starts the engines as you are about to get sand blasted! Our driver was waiting for us after and took us back to the port. I feel like he took us back in a way where we could see more of the island which was awesome. I would highly recommend this tour! Utterly fantastic! read more

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We booked two excursions on our 7 day Alaskan cruise and they were fantastic! Everything was stress free and went without a hitch. Our excursion in Skagway was upgraded for free so it was even better than expected! Not only we see whales in Icy Straight, we saw bears too! read more

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The Shore Excursion tours rival anything you find from the cruise line. The tour guides are extremely knowledgeable, and the cost is much more reasonable. It is easy to find the access point, and they guarantee to have you back at the cruise pier on time. read more

Great excursions offered at reasonable prices, and wonderful customer service. Will definitely use again and highly recommend.