2007-03-24 11:35:59 · 18 answers · asked by cohenbros21 1 in Travel ➔ Cruise Travel
You can do whatever you want to do. You are free to spend your time as you like.
One word of advice though...if you do decide to do some type of tour/activity, I suggest booking it through the cruiseline.
Yes, you can save a lot of money booking with a group that is not affliated with the cruiseline, BUT, the group cannot offer you any assurance, in the event that something might go wrong.
If you book a tour through an indiviual tour group and they are late getting you back to the ship, you are going to miss the boat. THE SHIP WILL NOT WAIT FOR YOUR RETURN.
If you book a tour through the cruiseline and something goes wrong, THE SHIP WILL WAIT. This happened on one cruise I was on. A tour group's bus brokedown and the cruiseship stayed at port until the passengers were returned. We ended up leaving port about an hour late.
That little bit extra you pay by booking through the cruiseline might very well be worth the insurance!
Whatever you choose to do, keep that in mind. And have a fantastic time. Cruising is the only way to go!
2007-03-26 11:11:09 · answer #1 · answered by gojenni714 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can:
- Go on shore excursions book through the cruise line or on the ship
- Go on shore excursions by yourself or through a 3rd party agency
- Hang out on any of the beaches by either walking to them if they are close or paying for a taxi ride to them
- Don't even get off the ship and just hang around the deck or in your room (can't gamble through because they close the casinos when in port)
- Do whatever you want to do! You're on vacation!
2007-03-26 01:51:53 · answer #2 · answered by PH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to go on the shore excursions but I would look into them... The best thing to do is research what is on each of the islands that you are going to be going to that would interest you. Then you can look and see what the shore excursions are. You might be surprised on the price and how much fun you would have in a structured activity like what the cruiseline has...
2007-03-24 20:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by Carrie Lynn A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On a cruise shore excursions are offered to guests to see more of the places they visit. You are free to go or stay or just walk around in each port until the ship is ready to leave.
2007-03-24 18:41:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to go on those excursions, I will only do them if I know it is a point of interest tat I really want to see or if its free & it sounds like it could be fun. I always ask some of the crew members what they think about.
Personally I like to go an wonder about the beach andlocal markets, I do a good research on line ahead of time and that way I know I have the right info and I feel safe tat I'm not wondering into not so good areas. I don't like that feeling of schedule, you have to follow all the same line kind of thing when I'm on vacation.
2007-03-24 20:38:44 · answer #5 · answered by wanna_help_u 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shore excurisons are only suggested activites that the cruise ships sell.
You can do whatever you want in every port. You can even just stay on the ship and lay by the pool if you want to.
If you decide you do want to try the excurisions, don't buy them from the cruise line. You can get the same thing for half the price from local vendors once you are in port.
going on my 12th cruise this August
2007-03-24 18:43:00 · answer #6 · answered by Bill in Kansas 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have done both. I have even gone on shore excursions to the best beaches around and PARTY!
2007-03-25 22:54:51 · answer #7 · answered by copestir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feel free to hang at the beach, there is no pressure or expectation of going on excursions
2007-03-25 15:46:42 · answer #8 · answered by H.B.K. 2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do either/or.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both though.
With just hanging out at the beach, you don't have to spend too much money and are on your own. BUT the boat will not wait for you if you are running late so you NEED to keep track of time.
With shore excursions, you are with a tour guide. You still need to keep track of time but the tour guide will wait for everyone to get back on board the bus... our tour bus waited for two people when we should have left 15 minutes before they finally showed up. Our tour guide said "we wouldn't leave without you". Sucks for those who kept track of time but good for those who lose track of time or procrastinate.
2007-03-25 10:51:37 · answer #9 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do whatever you want to do when you are on a cruise. You can stay on the ship and relax by the pool, go ashore and explore on your own, or take an excursion. It's your choice on how you want to spend your time!
2007-03-24 20:05:49 · answer #10 · answered by BusyMom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋