After our columnist inquired about a surprise bill for a whale-watching outing, Holland America changed the way it handles ...

Onshore activities can enhance the cruise experience, whether they’re shore excursions booked through the cruise line or organized separately. And while they can be pricey, they don’t ...

Cruise lines offer a full schedule of shore excursions to help you make the most of your time in port. However, the process ...

“Your most expensive excursion options will usually be booking the cruise line ones,” says Bembridge. “They mark them up to ...

A former cruise staff member who worked on cruise ships for a decade has shared how people can improve their experience of excursions. Lucy Southerton, 28, said passengers make two big mistakes ...