When it comes to the latter , shore excursions help you make the most of your time on shore . With only a few hours to explore a new destination , it ’ s sometimes difficult to orientate yourself on the crowded pier , engage local guides who approach with their own tour offerings and decide how best to experience this exciting new locale . A shore excursion cuts through all this clutter , providing you with a pre-arranged tour experience that you get to share with up to 50 other passengers .
Up to 50 other passengers ? Some people enjoy touring in larger groups , since it gives them the opportunity to make new friends , or it ’ s the easiest way to see the number-one local attraction . However , in these modern times of social distancing and family bubbles , larger groups are not for everyone . In fact , there ’ s another form of shore excursion , one that ’ s been around for a while but is now becoming more and more popular . It ’ s a private shore excursion .
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