Home / Tour types · Updated November 2, 2026
Shore excursion prices by tour type
Pick a kind of tour to see what each cruise line charges for it port by port, and what the same type of tour costs when you book it yourself.
| Tour type | Ports | Carnival markup | NCL markup | Independent median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin, stingray & sea-lion encounters | 26 | -1% | +24% | $108 |
| Submarine & glass-bottom boat | 16 | +3% | +74% | $71 |
| Scuba, snuba & helmet diving | 9 | +5% | +52% | $118 |
| Whale watching | 11 | +36% | +58% | $109 |
| Helicopter & floatplane flightseeing | 7 | -32% | -37% | $769 |
| Dog sledding & musher camps | 2 | +10% | +17% | $210 |
| Fishing charters | 18 | – | – | – |
| Party boats, party buses & sunset cruises | 19 | +5% | +47% | $109 |
| Catamaran & sailing trips (usually with snorkel) | 37 | +19% | +42% | $105 |
| Kayak, canoe & paddleboard | 36 | +2% | +25% | $122 |
| Zipline & canopy | 28 | +20% | +31% | $126 |
| ATV, buggy & jeep off-road | 32 | +15% | +25% | $125 |
| Snorkel trips by boat or from shore | 43 | +28% | +52% | $81 |
| Ruins, forts & history tours | 43 | +29% | +97% | $75 |
| Food, rum, tequila & tasting tours | 51 | -2% | +54% | $98 |
| Beach clubs & beach breaks | 45 | +14% | +43% | $82 |
| Rainforest, waterfall, cave & nature trips | 53 | -9% | +25% | $120 |
| City, island & sightseeing tours | 55 | +13% | +29% | $80 |