Welcome back, Mousekefriends!! Summer is almost upon us and cruising season around the globe is underway. Disney Cruise Line is consistently rated the TOP cruise line for families not only because of what they have to offer onboard but also because of their magical excursions off the ship!
We are listing the TOP SHORE EXCURSIONS (with links!) in many of DCL’s ports of call. Get in touch today to speak with an experienced agent from Kingdom and Cruise Travel to help you pick the best cruise and most exciting shore excursions for your family. Have a listen to the blog for even more details and hear about our own experiences on some of the excursions!
Nassau, Bahamas
This excursion includes transportation and a full day of water park fun at the world-renowned Atlantis on Paradise Island, Bahamas. The Aquaventure waterpark features water slides, river rapids, waterfalls, water holes and amazing special effects! Don’t fret if the water park idea ALL day sounds tiring because there are also 5 miles of white-sand beaches and 11 pool areas. Still not convinced? How does checking out some exotic marine life at Atlantis’s own marine habitat sound?! Now our day is complete! Sign us up! For a full-day adventure, the prices can’t be beat! $249.00 (ages 10 and up) $149.00 (ages 4 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 3)
Blue Lagoon Island Dolphin Swim (N41)
On this adventure you will take a short ride to Blue Lagoon Island. Dolphin Encounters is an American Humane Certified facility in the Bahamas that offers an unforgettable marine life experience for you family! After meeting the trainers and learning about the dolphins, don your life jacket and play and swim with Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins! Each person gets a special kiss, handshake and hug from their new mammal friend. Then, the most thrilling part – a dolphin will propel you across the lagoon with a foot push! This bucket list experience is for ages 6 and up and the prices are high but worth it! $259.00 per person.
Castaway Cay
Not everyone wants to sit on the shore! If you get antsy and need to explore, this is the perfect solution and it comes at a great price point! Head out along winding offshore paths at your own leisure. Pedal over to the observation tower to take in the views. Appreciate the flora and fauna of beautiful Castaway Cay. Rentals are per person per hour. $15.00 (ages 3 and up)
Cabanas!
These are hard to get but amazing! What do you get?…towels, a mini-fridge with water and soft drinks, sunscreen, sand toys, snorkel equipment, bike rentals, chilled towels, fruit, light snacks and attendant service. They have hammocks, cushioned seating and shade! All of this comes with a hefty price tag. The Family Beach Cabanas will now cost $797.50 for up to six guests. The cabanas can accommodate up to 10 guests. It costs $50.00 per person for guests 7-10. The Serenity Bay Cabanas will have a daily rate of $493.90 – for up to four guests. The cabanas can accommodate up to 10 guests. It will be $50.00 per person for guests 5-10.
Caribbean
Jamaica
Adrenaline Zipline and River Tubing with Adventure Falls (FA24)
Excursions in Jamaica offer non-stop thrills, adventure and exposure to some of the most beautiful landscapes the island has to offer. On this adventure, head to Good Hope Estate for a river tubing journey and ziplining thrills! Take a relaxing float along the famous Martha Brae River. Follow that with a delicious Jamaican Jerk lunch. Then, try to keep down your lunch while you embark on a zipline adventure that takes you across 5 horizontal traverses over the jungle canopy. Conclude your day at Adventure Falls, a beautiful terraced playground with a 50ft cascading waterfall, 6 wading pools, and a 300ft waterslide! These are excellent prices for this excursion: $143.00 (ages 10 and up) $112.00 (ages 6 to 9)
Dolphin Cove and Dunn’s River Falls (FA03)
This unique excursion for ages 3 and up allows you to actually CLIMB UP A WATERFALL! The waterfall at Dunn’s River Falls cascades over natural limestone terraces. Guides assist you as you ascend the rushing flow, which plunges directly into the pristine Caribbean Sea! After this amazing hike up the falls, transfer to Dolphin Cove, a lush tropical jungle that is home to dolphins, exotic birds, rabbits and iguanas. Chose from a variety of experiences here observing and interacting with the wildlife. This shore excursion is at a fantastic price point! $100.00 (ages 10 and up) $82.00 (ages 3 to 9)$0.00 (ages 0 -2)
St. Maarten
On this adventure you will head to Kim Sha beach where you will receive a welcome cocktail before being escorted to your reserved and included lounge chairs and umbrella. Splash in the turquoise waters, soak up the sun or take get adventurous! You can rent paddleboards, jet skis, and snorkeling equipment. For lunch, an open air seaside restaurant awaits for you to sample fish or kebabs. Pair it glass of fine wine and toast the perfect beach day! $79.00 (ages 10 and up) $65.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2
Tortola
Jost Van Dyke Beach Transfer (TT14)
Take a 35-minute cruise to Jost Van Dyke, the smallest of the 4 main islands in the British Virgin Islands archipelago. White Bay Beach is there to welcome you with crystal-clear water and waving palm trees. Try the “Painkiller” drink, a blend of rum and tropical fruit juices. Your time on the beach is yours to enjoy – swim, stroll or relax on the included lounge chairs. $95.00 (ages 10 and up) $85.00 (ages 3 to 9) $85.00 (ages 0 to 2)
Grand Cayman
Stingrays and Seven Mile Beach (G85)
Take a scenic cruise out to a shallow sandbar located within the middle of the Barrier Reef-protected waters of the North Sound. This is the natural habitat of the southern sting rays. Enjoy a refreshing swim and take the chance to interact with the stingrays that call this area home. Next head to the famous Seven Mile Beach where you can relax on a lounge chair and take in the water views. $129.00 (ages 10 and up) $99.00 (ages 5 to 9)
Alaska
Juneau
Dog Sledding on the Mendenhall Glacier (JU01)
If you’re afraid of riding in a helicopter, just shake it off. We guarantee your anxiety will float away as soon as you lightly life off the ground! Your helicopter will fly you over the lush rainforest, deep blue crevasses and glacier-carved peaks. Land at the dogsled camp on the Mendenhall Glacier, where you’ll meet 280 excited Alaskan huskies. Next comes the thrill of a lifetime as you “mush” along the glacier. Don’t forget to cuddle the puppies! You just can’t sneak one home. This excursion has a hefty price tag but is worth every penny! $859.00 (ages 2 and up)
Ketchikan
Exclusive Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show (KE41)
Enjoy an energetic, action-packed performance and have a rowdy good time! You can’t come to Ketchikan without a visit to The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. This enhanced performance features additional elements and segments developed exclusively for Disney Cruise Line Guests! Witness chopping, sawing, chainsaw events, the death-defying speed climb, log rolling and more! $59.00 (ages 10 and up) $29.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2)
Sitka
Visit the Alaska Raptor Center, where various injured birds of prey are rehabilitated and hopefully released back into the wild. Check out the Bald Eagle Flight Training Center, where a presentation with one of the center’s educational birds will take place. Continue to Sitka National Historical Park to see the totem-lined trails and carving rooms where native artisans demonstrate their totemic art form. Finally, wisit Fortress of the Bear, which allows you within 25 feet of Alaska’s brown bears. Observe these beautiful creatures from a covered viewing platform. $99.00 (ages 10 and up) $79.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2)
Mediterranean
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona City Highlights (BC04)
On this adventure you will see Barcelona Cathedral, take a short walk through the Old Quarter, take in the stunning Gaudi masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia, which towers, still unfinished, over the downtown area. You will be able to tour the outside of this impressive site. Continue along Passeig de Gràcia, the wide boulevard that connects the Gothic Quarter to the Gràcia Quarter. Keep an eye out along the way for modernist art nouveau buildings, including Gaudí’s famed buildings Casa Batlló and Casa Milà. This tour is a great overview of this city at a steal: $54.00 (ages 10 and up) $44.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2)
Livorno, Italy
Pizza Making Experience with a Tuscan Chef (LV124)
Drive through the Tuscan countryside where you’ll meet a local farmer and his family who’ll teach you to prepare pizza using ingredients from his own garden. Your creation will be cooked in a proper pizza oven and then you get to enjoy it! This is a priceless experience for all ages: $209.00 (ages 10 and up) $179.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2)
Athens, Greece
Head to the bustling city of Athens and visit the Acropolis. See the awe-inspiring Parthenon—Temple of Athena. Marvel at the delicate Erechtheum, with its unique Porch of the Maidens—the Caryatides. Learn of all the buildings and temples of this once-sacred site and take time to appreciate the outstanding views across the whole of Athens. Drive past the capital’s neoclassical buildings such as the University Senate, the Academy and the National Library. Also see Parliament House in Constitution Square as well as many other landmarks. Finally, walk through Plaka, the oldest part of modern Athens, home to many restored 19th century houses, ancient monuments and shops. $79.00 (ages 10 and up) $45.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2)
Naples, Italy
Amalfi Coast by Boat & Pompeii (NP74)
Head to Salerno where you will board a private motor launch and enjoy spectacular views during a 45-minute cruise along the stunning Amalfi Coast. View charming historic sites on a walking tour and take 60 minutes of free time at the white villages of Amalfi. Cruise back to Salerno for a 45-minute ride to Pompeii. Lunch at a local restaurant is included in the tour. Continue to the most well-preserved archeological site in the world, the Roman city of Pompeii, for a 90-minute guided walking tour. $205.00 (ages 10 and up), $175.00 (ages 3 to 9), $175.00 (ages 0 to 2)
Northern Europe
Greenock, Scotland
Be Brave at Edinburgh Castle (GR45)
Take a 2 hour ride to Edinburgh and then embark on a 30-minute city tour that encompasses most of Edinburgh’s historic monuments in both the medieval Old Town and the 18th-century New Town! Visit the medieval Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city and has been home to many Scottish kings and queens through the centuries. Children will take part in a fun shield-decorating activity while learning about family coats of arms and their symbolism. Finally, attend an audience with a member of Disney royalty. Meet Merida from Brave for a very special photo opportunity at Scotland’s most iconic landmark! $369.00 (ages 10 and up) n$249.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2)
Le Havre, France (Paris)
Disneyland Paris On Your Own (LH18)
Travel 3.5 hours to the Disneyland Paris Resort. Receive a Park Hopper ticket, which will allow you to visit both Disneyland Park and the Walt Disney Studios Park. Explore Disneyland Paris, where fairy tales come to life across 5 fantastic lands filled with amazing attractions, shows and street parades. Rub shoulders with swashbuckling pirates or zoom through time and space. Blast off to infinity and beyond, explore a forgotten island and brave the steep heights of a legendary mountain. Discover the secrets behind the most magical scenes of Disney classic films and television shows at Walt Disney Studios Park. Complete your approximately 7 hours of fun and reboard your motorcoach for the journey back to Le Havre. $239.00 (ages 10 and up) $199.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Fairytales Canal Cruise In Copenhagen (CP43)
Board a canal boat and enjoy an approximately one-hour canal boat cruise where your hostess is a character from one of the famous works of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. During this story-filled voyage, you’ll see many sites that are connected with some of his stories, many of which served as inspiration for Disney classics, like The Little Mermaid and Frozen. $144.00 (ages 10 and up) $99.00 (ages 3 to 9) $99.00 (ages 0 to 2)
Hawaii
Maui
Rainforest and Waterfall Hike (KA08)
Travel to Ho’olawa Valley for a 3.5-hour hike to several waterfalls in one of Maui’s most popular rainforest valleys. They all have large pools perfect for swimmers! This is what Maui is known for – soak up the beauty and adventure. And, there is nothing like “showering” under a Hawaiian waterfall. $186.00 (ages 10 and up) $176.00 (ages 6 to 9)
Kauai
Po’ipū Beach Surfing Lessons (NA14)
On this adventure you will start your lesson on land before you paddle out to ride your first wave! The instructors will be in the water for about an hour of coaching to teach you all the basic surfing techniques. Take about an hour of supervised time in the water catching some waves on your own. Experience the thrill and excitement of surfing or choose to relax and soak up the sun. $233.00 (ages 10 and up) $199.00 (ages 8 to 9)
Hilo
Volcano National Park Express (HI37)
Drive to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Biosphere Site. The park is a special place because it is home to two of the most active volcanoes in the world. It also contains several sites important to native Hawaiian culture as well as many rare plants and animals. Head out to see the steam vents. Walk out to the caldera and learn the stories about Pele, Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. $155.00 (ages 10 and up) $145.00 (ages 3 to 9) $0.00 (ages 0 to 2)
Mouseketip:
Book shore excursions ahead of time, they can book up! If you don’t like Disney’s excursions, contact KCT agent to book a private excursion!
Mousekefriends, there you have it: Our top DCL Excursions. If you have a favorite we missed, drop us a comment and tell us about it!
- By Kingdom and Cruise Travel Advisor, Alli Matthews