Canada · SHORE EXCURSIONS
The 15 best shore excursions you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Post-cruise Vancouver city tour from the port, with Stanley Park, Granville Island, and airport or hotel drop-off plus luggage transport.
“Was extremely happy with the knowledge of our tour guide. I just wish they had gone to other points of interest.”
Vancouver highlights before your cruise in 3.5 hours: hotel pickup, Granville Island market time, Stanley Park totems, and port drop-off.
“Great tour. Vancouver is such a beatiful city. We had a lot of fun and the guide is pretty knowledgeable.”
Cruise day Cabot Trail bus tour from Sydney, Cape Breton, with local guides, scenic photo stops, and air-conditioned comfort.
“It was one of the most amazing excursion. Our driver/guide BOB was a local from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, his experience was unmatched! He was so lively and informative. He knew all the back roads so that we were never in competition with other tours, nor stuck in traffic. It was our luck that the cruise line was booked up on this popular excursion. So I had to research to find which outside tour would offer the same excursion (The Cabot Trail). It turned out that it was better priced than the other tour companies. The views he lead us to breath taking. I can tell you in the future…”
A 2-hour guided downhill walk through Quebec City’s Upper and Lower Towns, with big landmarks, great guides, and cruise-port convenience.
“Our guide Carole D was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about Quebec’s history and funny as well. Quebec is a beautiful city and this tour was a wonderful way to see a part of it. Thoroughly enjoyed it!”
A 3.5-hour Montreal shore excursion with bilingual narration, easy pickup, and big-name sights like Old Montreal and Mount Royal.
“We were only in Montreal for two days and this tour was great! Despite being a short tour, this one really gave us an quick overall insight into Montreal. Good number of stops and sites to view, very well run and would recommend to those who are new to Montreal.”
Post-cruise Vancouver day trip with salmon hatchery, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Grouse Mountain Skyride, plus pickup and admissions.
“Wonderful overview of major attractions around Vancouver. We especially enjoyed Grouse Mountain. Rodrigo was a great tour guide. It really made waiting to go to the airport enjoyable. Would recommend for those who have a long wait for their airplane departure.”
A small-group shore excursion from Sydney that shows off the Cabot Trail with scenic stops, photo breaks, and flexible all-weather timing.
“Brian was so knowledgeable and could answer any of our questions. He was also very friendly and funny. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.”
Private Old Quebec walking tour with funicular ticket, cruise pier pickup, and flexible morning or afternoon departures for up to 8 people.
“Ann was wonderful. I felt as if I learned so much about the city. She was the best we’ve had since our Viator guide in Ephesus years ago. It was evident she loved her city and the people - what a great combination.”
Guided Bay of Fundy shore excursion from Saint John, with reversing falls views, seaside stops, and a reliable ship-time return.
“It was ok. Tour operator was great, so no complaints there. It just wasn’t a very interesting day. Wish there had been more to do in the port, but there’s not much there.”
3-hour Victoria whale-watching cruise with naturalist guides, orca research insight, and worry-free return to your ship.
“When we saw the orca me and my daughter was so happy and also the captain was so great in finding them and showing us great details of the orca whales…”
Small-group cruise excursion from Sydney to Highland Village and Baddeck, plus Alexander Graham Bell sites, photo stops, and time to breathe. Lunch on you.
“We had a wonderful tour of the Highland Village and the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, thanks to our exceptional guide, Tom. Despite some unexpected challenges—including a last-minute change in our ship’s docking procedure and a few late passengers—Tom handled everything with grace and professionalism. He quickly adjusted the itinerary without compromising the quality of the experience. Tom was incredibly informative, sharing rich insights into the history and culture of Cape Breton and the life of Alexander Graham Bell. His passion for the area was evident and made the tour all the more engaging. He was also attentive and helpful throughout, ensuring everyone was comfortable and well taken c...”
Cruise shore tour from Sydney, Nova Scotia: Highland Village, ferry crossing, and the Bell Museum in Baddeck, plus scenic Bras d'Or lakes.
“Great trip! Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun. I would definitely recommend her.”
Private Cape Breton cruise day focused on the Cabot Trail, with port pickup, flexible scenic stops, and a local guide in your van.
“Visited as a privately booked small group cruise excursion. Better price and content than what the cruise line offered onboard. Very friendly and professional driver who picked us up by the pier, drove safely and brought us back to the ship on time with no hassle, given the limited hours our ship stayed at port. If you want to see the world famous Cabot Trail during your visit to Sydney (NS), not all cruise lines offer this option. I would recommend it personally but the whole experience will very much depend on the time of the season. If you are lucky enough to come at the right time, when the…”
Quebec City private shore excursion with a 2.5-hour guided walk through Old Quebec, fortifications, and major views of Château Frontenac.
“After a little problem finding the guide, we were pleased with the rest of the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and well versed in all the history of the city being a 12th generation inhabitant!! We saw many parts of the city and he recommended restaurants for our lunch at the end of the tour. One would want to be sure that the 3 hour walk on cobblestones and pavement is something that wouldn't cause a problem. We enjoyed it very much. And Quebec City was our favorite stop on our cruise.”
A half-day Halifax shore excursion to Peggy’s Cove and St. Margaret’s Bay, with Citadel views, guided transport, and time to explore.
“Driver was nice and bus was comfortable, but the “city tour” involved a quick bus ride through and we were just dropped off to run around the lighthouse for a bit. Lighthouse and area are beautiful, I was just expecting more of an actual tour than a bus ride to the attraction.”
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