Bermuda shore excursions: ship vs independent
Carnival excursions in the Bermuda cost -3% compared with independent tours of the same type (typical saving −$3 per person); NCL excursions in the Bermuda cost +9% compared with independent tours of the same type (typical saving $11 per person). 0 of 1 ports are tender ports. Prices checked November 2026.
1 Bermuda ports, with each cruise line's excursion markup over independent tours of the same type and how safe it is to go on your own.
Biggest savings in Bermuda
| Port | Line | Tour type | Ship | Independent | Saving for 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda | NCL | Nature / waterfall / park | $168 | $139 | $114 |
| Bermuda | NCL | City / island tour | $128 | $108 | $82 |
| Bermuda | NCL | Catamaran / sail & snorkel | $133 | $113 | $79 |
| Bermuda | NCL | Submarine / glass-bottom | $108 | $91 | $71 |
| Bermuda | NCL | Snorkel tour | $128 | $113 | $59 |
| Bermuda | Carnival | Submarine / glass-bottom | $93 | $91 | $9 |
| Bermuda | Carnival | City / island tour | $108 | $108 | $1 |
| Bermuda | Carnival | Snorkel tour | $100 | $113 | $-51 |
Questions
Are Bermuda cruise excursions worth booking through the ship?
It depends on the line: across Bermuda ports the ship charges -3% on Carnival and +9% on NCL compared with independent tours of the same type, a typical per-person saving of −$3 on Carnival and $11 on NCL.
Which Bermuda ports are tender ports?
None of the Bermuda ports we cover is normally a tender port; ships dock alongside.
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