Zipline & canopy: ship vs independent, port by port
Carnival charges a median $130 and NCL charges a median $182 per adult for zipline excursions, against $127 per person for independent versions (30 ports, November 2026). Booking independently is cheaper in 69% of the 16 ports with both prices.
Zipline & canopy in 30 cruise ports, with the cruise line's own price next to the median of the top independent tours of the same type. Booking independently was cheaper in 69% of the 16 ports where we have both prices.
| Port | Carnival | NCL | Independent | Best saving for 4 | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CozumelWestern Caribbean | $117 | $247 | $106 | $563 | 5/5 |
| Puerto VallartaMexican Riviera | – | $197 | $85 | $449 | 5/5 |
| KetchikanAlaska | $250 | $266 | $188 | $315 | 5/5 |
| Belize CityWestern Caribbean | $165 | $201 | $125 | $305 | 2/5 |
| Amber Cove (Puerto Plata)Eastern Caribbean | $123 | $158 | $95 | $251 | 5/5 |
| BarbadosSouthern Caribbean | – | $187 | $127 | $241 | 5/5 |
| St. MaartenEastern Caribbean | $145 | – | $114 | $124 | 5/5 |
| RoatanWestern Caribbean | $118 | $118 | $90 | $113 | 5/5 |
| Cabo San LucasMexican Riviera | $129 | – | $115 | $56 | 4/5 |
| PuntarenasCentral and South America | $155 | $157 | $145 | $51 | 3/5 |
| HiloHawaii | – | $286 | $277 | $36 | 5/5 |
| San JuanEastern Caribbean | – | $177 | $178 | −$6 | 5/5 |
| EnsenadaMexican Riviera | $131 | $177 | $195 | −$74 | 5/5 |
| Ocho RiosWestern Caribbean | $122 | $158 | $180 | −$89 | 5/5 |
| Montego BayWestern Caribbean | – | $148 | $253 | −$421 | 5/5 |
| FalmouthWestern Caribbean | – | $187 | $298 | −$443 | 5/5 |
| Puerto LimonCentral and South America | – | – | $78 | – | 5/5 |
| MazatlanMexican Riviera | – | – | $121 | – | 5/5 |
| HuatulcoMexican Riviera | – | – | $157 | – | 5/5 |
| Harvest CayeWestern Caribbean | – | $79 | – | – | 5/5 |
| St. ThomasEastern Caribbean | – | $247 | – | – | 5/5 |
| TortolaEastern Caribbean | $125 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| AntiguaSouthern Caribbean | $160 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| St. KittsSouthern Caribbean | $110 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| St. LuciaSouthern Caribbean | $107 | $168 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Colon (Panama Canal)Central and South America | – | $168 | – | – | 5/5 |
| SkagwayAlaska | $232 | $296 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Icy Strait PointAlaska | $197 | $266 | – | – | 5/5 |
| MalagaEurope | – | $196 | – | – | 5/5 |
| TallinnEurope | – | $167 | – | – | 5/5 |
Ship prices: median adult "starting at" price of that line's excursions of this type (NCL converted from euros). Independent: median per-person price of the top GetYourGuide matches. Methodology.
Questions
How much does a zipline excursion cost on a cruise?
Across the ports we track, the median ship price for this tour type is Carnival $130, NCL $182 per adult. Independent versions have a median of $127 per person.
Is it cheaper to book zipline tours independently?
In 69% of the 16 ports where we have both prices, the independent version is cheaper. The ship was cheaper in San Juan, Ensenada, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Falmouth.
Is it safe to book a zipline excursion on your own?
It depends on the port. 28 of 30 ports score 4 or 5 out of 5 for this tour type; tender ports and long transfers score lower. Always finish at least an hour before all-aboard.
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