NCL Western Caribbean: what excursions cost
For a family of four doing one popular excursion in each port, NCL's own excursions on a typical NCL Western Caribbean itinerary cost about $2,110, against $1,428 for the same tour types booked independently: a saving of $682 (November 2026).
A typical 7-night NCL Western Caribbean sailing from Miami, Tampa or New Orleans. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Caye | Nature / waterfall / park | $108 | $180 | −$286 | 3/5 |
| Roatan | Beach break / beach club | $143 | $75 | $272 | 5/5 |
| Costa Maya | Ruins / history | $153 | $76 | $307 | 3/5 |
| Cozumel | Beach break / beach club | $123 | $26 | $389 | 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 Western Caribbean cruise?
Picking the most commonly sold tour type in each port, NCL's excursions add up to about $528 per person, or $2,110 for a family of four.
How much can you save booking NCL Western Caribbean excursions yourself?
About $171 per person across 4 ports, or $682 for four people, before any child discounts.
Which NCL Western Caribbean port is riskiest for independent tours?
Harvest Caye: Mainland tours need a ferry to Placencia first.
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