14 Cruise Ports Where You Don’t Need a Shore Excursion (I’ve Been to All of Them)
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Wondering which cruise ports you can explore without booking a cruise line shore excursion? I’ve been on more than 25 cruises, and these are 14 ports where I’d consider making my own plans. I’m sharing what my family actually did in Visby, Guernsey, Bermuda, Stockholm, Stavanger, Victoria, Barcelona, Nassau, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Warnemünde, Edinburgh, Port Canaveral, and Tromsø. In a few of these ports, I paid for a cruise shore excursion and realized afterward that I would have preferred exploring independently. Some of these cruise destinations are easy to enjoy on foot. For others, we used a taxi, ferry, or shuttle. A lot of the same money-saving ideas apply across major cruise lines like Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises. Here are my cruise essentials — what I pack for every cruise: https://familyvacation101.com/cruise-essential-to-bring-on-a-cruise/ Get my FREE Cruise Packing List: https://familyvacation101.com/free-cruise-packing-list/ You may be interested in: (I may earn commission at no extra cost to you): Travel Insurance with CFAR: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100587638-10583406 Last Minute cruise deals: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100587638-15534673 Check out my travel planners: https://www.etsy.com/shop/easyliving101 Here is the link to the article: https://familyvacation101.com/cruise-ports-without-shore-excursions/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://familyvacation101.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ About Family Vacation 101: I’m a mom of 2, a frequent traveler, and I'm addicted to cruising! I’ve visited over 25 countries, been on more than 25 cruises, and I share my best tips to help you cruise smarter, save money, and enjoy stress-free vacations. I live in the New York City metro area with my husband and kids, and I use my travel experience to bring you practical advice, packing hacks, and insider secrets to make every family trip more fun. Check out my website: https://familyvacation101.com