NCL Eastern Caribbean: what excursions cost
For a family of four doing one popular excursion in each port, NCL's own excursions on a typical NCL Eastern Caribbean itinerary cost about $1,852, against $1,362 for the same tour types booked independently: a saving of $490 (November 2026).
A typical 7-night NCL Eastern Caribbean sailing from Miami or Port Canaveral. Exact ports vary by ship and date, so check your own itinerary; every port links to its full comparison.
| Port | Popular pick | NCL | Independent | Saving for 4 | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas | Beach break / beach club | $118 | $96 | $89 | 3/5 |
| Tortola | Beach break / beach club | $118 | $110 | $33 | 3/5 |
| St. Maarten | City / island tour | $108 | $57 | $203 | 5/5 |
| Amber Cove (Puerto Plata) | Beach break / beach club | $118 | $77 | $164 | 3/5 |
"Popular pick" is the tour type NCL sells most of in that port. Prices are medians per adult; NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices..
Questions
How much do excursions cost on a NCL Eastern Caribbean cruise?
Picking the most commonly sold tour type in each port, NCL's excursions add up to about $463 per person, or $1,852 for a family of four.
How much can you save booking NCL Eastern Caribbean excursions yourself?
About $122 per person across 4 ports, or $490 for four people, before any child discounts.
Which NCL Eastern Caribbean port is riskiest for independent tours?
St. Thomas: St. John beach days need the Red Hook ferry, so check the ferry schedule against all-aboard.
Best St. Thomas excursions Best Tortola excursions Best St. Maarten excursions Best Amber Cove (Puerto Plata) excursions
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