For Out of the Ordinary Cruise Excursions Enthusiasts Only

It is little wonder in these days of triple roller coasters, sky diving and bungee drops that thrill seeking would reach the cruise world. As cruise travelers get younger and more courageous, the activities and adventures offered by cruise lines become more and more thrilling.

Broadening their allure to encourage the more active and spirited generation of travelers, cruise lines are including breathtaking adventures that bring more excitement and daring to the average cruise. “Extreme” cruise excursions can be costly, but definitely their unusual nature is causing heads to turn.

Several leaders of the cruise industry have added ultimate excursions to their itineraries. Norwegian Cruise Lines offers a rooftop walk in Stockholm, Sweden showing panoramic views of the city, and a speedboat excursion that includes exploring the archipelago. Or try Carnival Cruise’s excursion through a tropical forest in Jamaica…on a bobsled. Princess passengers can take part in an Australian climb of the Harbor Bridge, over 400 feet in the air over the water if they possess a thrill of heights.

Not all excursions are limited to the bold and adventurous. Some, like Holland America’s offering of being a dolphin trainer for a day, are just fun and exciting. Out of the ordinary choices include a mountain bike ride in Corfu, Greece with NCL, or a motorcycle trek in St. Maarten with MSC Cruises.

Some excursions are for those with inquiring minds, such as Celebrity Cruise Line’s private tour of the Russian Hermitage Museum. Individuals seeking a challenge will particularly enjoy an iPod walking tour offered by both Princess and Royal Caribbean, or custom-designed port tours in a private vehicle through Norwegian Cruise Lines.

The interests of the cruising crowd are certainly expanding, and cruise ships are expanding their offerings of excursions to meet the escalating demands. Who knows what lies on the horizon of this ever changing industry?

We can help get you on your own cruise ship vacation if you start planning now. What would you like to do when you get onshore? How active do you want to be while on a cruise tour? Visit our cruise vacation planning guide and begin your journey to paradise. If you have experiences to share by all means do so at our cruise vacation forum.