shore excursion

Meaning

A sightseeing trip or activity organized for cruise ship passengers while the ship is docked at a port. These tours can range from city sightseeing and historical walks to adventurous outdoor activities.

Examples

• We booked a shore excursion to explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus.

  We booked a shore excursion to explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus.

• The cruise line offers a variety of shore excursions at every port of call.

  The cruise line offers a variety of shore excursions at every port of call.

• It is sometimes cheaper to arrange your own activities instead of booking an official shore excursion.

  It is sometimes cheaper to arrange your own activities instead of booking an official shore excursion.

• Make sure to return from your shore excursion before the ship's scheduled departure time.

  Make sure to return from your shore excursion before the ship's scheduled departure time.

• Our shore excursion in Alaska included a helicopter ride and a walk on a glacier.

  Our shore excursion in Alaska included a helicopter ride and a walk on a glacier.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We went on a beach travel during our cruise stop.

  ✓ We went on a shore excursion during our cruise stop.

  'Beach travel' is not a standard term. The correct travel industry and conversational term is 'shore excursion'.

• ✗ I booked a shore travel to see the local museum.

  ✓ I booked a shore excursion to see the local museum.

  'Shore travel' is grammatically incorrect here. 'Excursion' is the specific noun used for short trips taken during a cruise.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The cruise ship docks at 8 AM, and our ___ starts at 9 AM.

  💡 A trip or tour taken on land during a cruise.

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  shore excursion

• I highly recommend booking a ___ if you want to see the Mayan pyramids.

  💡 An organized activity at a port stop.

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  shore excursion