Youvebooked your cruise, selecting the perfect destination, dates, cruise line and cabin.
Now the fun begins deciding how youll spend your time in each port of call.
With all of the options, it can be a bit overwhelming, to say the least.
However, that may not be the case.
And thats on top of the cruise fare.
But theres more to consider.
By reading the fine print, you avoid being surprised the day of your outing.
People seemed shocked when we set off to learn this as they had not read the fine print.
Your most expensive excursion options will usually be booking the cruise line ones, says Bembridge.
I test whether I can book the activity direct, for less.
For example, I love doing the White Pass and Yukon Train in Skagway Alaska, he continues.
I book that direct for less money than a cruise line excursion.
I do it months before, as it does sell out.
So, getting in early is key if booking direct.
Bembridge suggestsVenture AshoreandShore Excursions Groupfor researching alternative shore excursions in your ports of call.
Dont be like us book your shore excursions early!
