Some shore excursions are guided tours of the different ports of call cities. Though there are traditional tours such as walking, bus or boat trips, there are also more adventurous ones. Check out the scenery on a helicopter or while riding horseback, going mountain biking, hiking or on 4x4 vehicle.
Guided tours depend on your port of call, but can take you to waterfalls in the tropics or the glaciers of Alaska. Wilderness tours are also available, where you might catch a glimpse of moose, bears or caribou in the tundra, or monkeys, dolphins or alligators in the tropics.
When docked at a port of call in warmer weather, take advantage of the different water sports and outdoor recreation shore excursions available with Royal Caribbean. You can choose between whitewater rafting, glass bottom boat tours, a sunset cruise, kayaking or deep sea fishing.
If you're looking to get more in contact with the tropical waters, go snorkeling or scuba diving where you can see offshore reefs, sunken boats and tropical fish. There are also chances to golf at courses such as the Cozumel Country Club or St. Thomas' Mahogany Run Golf Course.
With different ports of call each day of your cruise, you will be able to sample different types of local cuisine when taking a food-based shore excursion. You can experience different cuisine traditions that will be new to your taste buds by trying the local specialties.
Some items you may sample while taking a cuisine excursion include Tapas in Spain, a salmon bake in Alaska, wine in France or take a tour of local pubs and breweries in Ireland.
Local customs offer different types of entertainment and shows, including native dances in Alaska, Hawaiian luaus and Irish river dancing. You can also dance with the music of a local mariachi band when docked at a port of call in Mexico.
Shows and entertainment excursions can be combined with a cuisine experience, since some of the activities may happen at the same restaurant.
