Booking shore excursions through the cruise line can add significant cost to any cruise vacation. Here's when it makes sense ...

A wait-listed couple was charged $800 for a Holland America Line shore excursion that they no longer wanted to participate in ...

HX Expeditions is launching a new shore excursion program in Arctic Canada in partnership with Inuit communities, focusing on ...

Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a digital platform that replaces paper tickets for shore excursions, streamlining guest ...

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

There are so many shore excursions to choose from on a cruise that the array can be dizzying. Each port will have many options, and without a little guidance, you might end up paying a lot of ...

And Princess Cruises is tightening its drink package rules and scaling back what's included. Now, starting Friday, guests can only order one drink per transaction and won't be allowed double pours.

Related: Cruisers rejoice: Mexico mostly drops $42 cruise tax If you booked a shore excursion for your day in port, you may also need to remember to bring a ticket or some form of confirmation ...

Streamlining the guest experience for cruisers joining excursions ashore, Carnival Cruise Line plans to bring a digital ...