NCL Southern Caribbean from San Juan: what excursions cost
For a family of four doing one popular excursion in each port, NCL's own excursions on a typical NCL Southern Caribbean from San Juan itinerary cost about $2,840, against $2,032 for the same tour types booked independently: a saving of $807 (November 2026).
A typical 7-night NCL Southern Caribbean from San Juan sailing from San Juan. 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 |
| Antigua | City / island tour | $148 | $68 | $322 | 5/5 |
| St. Lucia | Nature / waterfall / park | $187 | $110 | $309 | 3/5 |
| Barbados | Beach break / beach club | $108 | $90 | $76 | 5/5 |
| St. Kitts | ATV / buggy / jeep | $148 | $145 | $12 | 5/5 |
"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 Southern Caribbean from San Juan cruise?
Picking the most commonly sold tour type in each port, NCL's excursions add up to about $710 per person, or $2,840 for a family of four.
How much can you save booking NCL Southern Caribbean from San Juan excursions yourself?
About $202 per person across 5 ports, or $807 for four people, before any child discounts.
Which NCL Southern Caribbean from San Juan 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.
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