Introducing a preview of our planned shore excursions. A schedule of excursions and prices will be available ahead of your Voyage, giving you time to peruse your options at leisure.
UK Shore Excursion Information
The Med Collection
Shore Excursions
Discover the local cultures of the Mediterranean through a various number of our shore excursions. Embrace Spanish traditions as you learn to click, stomp and dance Flamenco from Cadiz. Indulge in Moroccan cuisine as you stroll through markets brimming with colourful spice stalls. Leixões is a great base for excursions to Porto where tastes of the world-famous port wine await. In Italy we can expect iconic historic sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as Italian wine tasting from the foot of Vesuvius and Mt Etna.
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The Owner's Collection
Shore Excursions
Experience a journey through Croatia’s beautiful islands on our Owner’s Collection voyages. For a sense of adventure hop into a 4×4 and visit some of the beautiful areas of Hvar renowned for its stunning valleys and picturesque bays. Get an insight into the history of the medieval city of Kotor and climb the imposing city walls. Savour the taste of Croatia’s wonderful wines with visits to some of the local wineries. Zadar is one of the oldest towns on the Dalmatian coast and a great base for visiting Krka National Park, home to a number of cascading waterfalls that are sure to leave you breathless.
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The Dubai Collection
Shore Excursions
Many adventures await on our visit to the UAE and Oman. Set sail aboard a magnificent dhow, one of the oldest types of wooden ships still in use. Sail towards Musandam’s longest and most spectacular fjord from Khasab. Here calm, turquoise waters contrast with the creamy white limestone cliffs and the fjords here are known as the Norway of the Middle East. When in Doha join an exhilarating adventurous journey into the endless heart of the Qatari desert. Explore a nature reserve that occupies more than half of Sir Bani Yas Island with an expert guide who will teach you about the flora and fauna that inhabit the reserve. From Abu Dhabi, treat yourself like royalty and have an afternoon tea at Emirates Palace.
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Indonesian Island Collection
Shore Excursions
Muscat, Oman’s port capital, sits on the Gulf of Oman surrounded by mountains and desert. Relax and watch the world go by on a traditional dhow cruise. These amazing crafts were used to sail the sea routes between Oman, India and Iran. Oman’s connection with the sea stretches back many centuries when Omani sailors, using mast and sail, pioneered sea routes to the cities of the ancient world. Calls to North Belitung, Karimunjawa and Lovina Beach gives the opportunity to spend some days relaxing on the beaches and snorkelling in the pristine waters.
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Australia Voyages
Shore Excursions
Escape to a tropical island paradise surrounded by secluded bays, golden beaches and abundant wildlife. Visit the land of the Komodo dragons, Komodo Island or develop your palette with wine Tasting in Yarra Valley. Discover the magnetic Island Wildlife Experience and explore Kangaroo Island.
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Indian Ocean Voyages
Shore Excursions
Explore Amber Mountain National Park in Madagascar and take a 4×4 trip around the rainforest. From Nosy Be Islands, begin by paddling a pirogue (a traditional dugout canoe) through the mangroves and across to Lokobe. Take a boat trip to Prison Island from Zanzibar to see the giant tortoises and go snorkelling in the crystal clear waters around Christmas Island.
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North Pacific Collection
Shore Excursions
In Singapore visit bustling neighborhoods with luxury malls, markets and street food stalls. Wander through UNESCO-listed botanic gardens to see thousands of orchids, then watch the giant Supertrees twinkle and sparkle during the nighttime show at Gardens by the Bay. In Taiwan, you can spend the day in the port city of Kaohsiung. At its Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, one entrance is shaped like a dragon and the other like a tiger. In Japan, tour Nagasaki’s Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park with a local guide, or in Kodiak, seek out the famous Kodiak brown bear during a hike.
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West Coast Americas Collection
Shore Excursions
Keep your eyes peeled for eagles, bears and whales as Golden Horizon charts a path to College Fjord in Prince William Sound. Sail to Seattle and see the sights, including the futuristic Space Needle. In Ensenada on the Baja Peninsula, you’ll find an attractive waterfront promenade and museums documenting local history. In Guatemala, it’s fun to rummage around Puerto Quetzal’s market for textiles and handmade jewellery or to take a trip to the colonial city of Antigua. When we dock at Callao, you’ll have time to fit in a trip to Lima, exploring its UNESCO-listed architecture – or to take an overnight trip to the remarkable site of Machu Picchu.
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South Pacific Collection
Shore Excursions
On Robinson Crusoe Island, go off in search of indigenous fur seals and beautiful threatened birds like the firecrown hummingbird. On Easter Island, visit some of its 900 wondrous moai – monumental monoliths resembling human figures, with disproportionately large heads – and the archaeological village of Orogo. Rangiroa has an ocean full of manta rays, turtles and playful dolphins, making it one of the most stunning diving destinations in the world. In Taha’a, visit a pearl farm, organic vanilla plantation and rum distillery, go snorkelling in coral gardens and feed sharks during a boat trip. Yasawa Island brings a chance to visit a village where traditional crafts such as basket-weaving are still undertaken today. Natural-wonder fans can swim in the cool interior of a stalactite-filled cavern at the Sawa-i Lau Caves.
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Antipodean Summer Collection
Shore Excursions
In Airlie Beach, take a guided walking tour in Conway National Park, where you’ll see vibrant birdlife and butterflies. When we stop in Oban, wildlife lovers shouldn’t miss a guided walk of Ulva Island, where rare birds thrive amid the wilderness. In Port Chalmers, we’ll whisk you down south to the country’s only castle, Larnach Castle, for a spot of morning tea before we take a tour of architecturallyelegant Dunedin – the historical heart of New Zealand. In Napier, you can’t miss an excursion to the region’s best wineries. Get your taste buds ready for some sampling, as you tour orchards and vineyards and pick up a bottle to take back on board.
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