Beach jaunt

• Half Day excursion, £47.50/adult, £32.00/child
• Activity level: Suitable for most passengers
• Family-friendly

We will take you from Messina to Naxos Beach for a fantastic afternoon of sun, sea and sand. On the transfer you will follow the coast road giving you some great views along the way. You will then have two hours to enjoy the resort.

Mount Etna and Taormina

• Full Day excursion, £49.50/adult, £33.00/child
• Activity level: Not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties / wheelchairs

Dominating the skyline above Sicily, Mt Etna is Europe's largest volcano soaring to heights of nearly 3300 meters. Towards the summit, there's an opportunity to view the amazing craters before a well earned lunch at 1900 metres ! We then descend to the enchanting hill top resort of Taormina. This tour includes time to admire the famous Gothic Corvaja Palace dating back to the 15th century and Taormina's impressive amphitheatre with its extraordinary acoustics and stunning location.  You will have free time to wander through the streets, take our advice, try an ice cream!!

Old time Sicily

• Half Day excursion, £35.00/adult, £17.50/child
• Activity level: Not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties / wheelchairs

A fantastic opportunity for the movie enthusiast to experience old time Sicily with familiar sights from the Godfather movies. Bar Vitelli, which was used in the filming of the original Godfather movie, and Forza D'Argo, a medieval town with a distinct Sicilian atmosphere. This is where Michael Corleone's wedding was filmed for the Godfather II.

Taormina

• Half Day excursion, £36.50/adult, £21.00/child
• Activity level: Not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties / wheelchairs

Nestled on a cliff's edge above the spectacular Sicilian coastline, Taormina has a delightful medieval character. This tour includes the Corvaja Palace and Taormina's Greco amphitheatre. From the upper tiers you can enjoy spectacular views revealing majestic Mt Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano. There is free time to soak up the atmosphere of this fantastic resort. Sicily is famous for its ice cream, you will not be disappointed!

Pompeii

• Half Day excursion, £36.50/adult, £23.00/child
• Activity level: Not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties / wheelchairs

Walk through the streets of this once bustling town where life stopped in an instant with the eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD. Buildings and even people are perfectly captured and since excavated to provide a still-life snap-shot of 1st century Roman life.  Enter the houses of the middle class villagers, see the theatre and the main square.  A fantastic morning, where you feel part of the history.

Pompeii and Sorrento

• Full Day excursion, £45.00/adult, £25.00/child
• Activity level: Not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties / wheelchairs

The haunting air of Pompeii and the striking beauty of Sorrento village combined. After the visit to Pompeii, we take the Amalfi coast road, which offers superb views across the Bay of Naples. On arrival at Sorrento, you will be given directions and then its over to you. Enjoy free time (approx 1.5 hrs) to wander through the narrow lanes and have a bite to eat.

The Isle of Capri

• Full Day excursion, £45.50/adult, £23.00/child
• Activity level: Moderate walking involved and possibly some steps

Board the hydrofoil for a 40-minute crossing to Capri's Marina Grande.  This little island has become known as the "Island of Love", due to its natural beauty.  You will board a local motor boat and sail along the east side of the island, passing through the Grotta Bianca and the natural arch. On return to Capri Marina, there's an optional visit to Capri Village via a cable car.

Power of Pisa

• Half Day excursion, £35.50/adult, £22.00/child
• Activity level: Not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties / wheelchairs
• Family-friendly

A chance to see possibly the most famous landmark in Europe, the Leaning Tower of Pisa.  This however is not the only highlight within the city.  You will have time to discover Campo dei Miracoli, one of the most beautiful squares in the world and the marble Baptistery.  There is also free time to do some shopping, venture to other parts of the city centre or simply have a cappuccino in the square.

Florence & Pisa

• Full Day excursion, £49.00/adult, £25.00/child
• Activity level: Not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties / wheelchairs

A formidable combination!  Italy at its best, with the opportunity to visit both cities in one day.  Visit beautiful Florence, the capital of Renaissance art.  A walking tour through the city ensures you see the best that Florence has to offer including the Loggia dei Lanzi (open air sculpture museum), Santa Croce Square and the Ponte Vecchio.  Next we make a brief stop in Pisa for photographs of the famous Leaning Tower and, of course, the magnificent Cathedral and Baptistery.

Boat Ride in Livorno

• Half Day excursion, £25.00/adult, £13.00/child
• Activity level: Moderate walking involved and possibly some steps
• Family-friendly

A cruise along the Royal Canal is a lovely way to see Livorno.The route covers several centuries of Livorno's history and will take passengers through one of the most colourful districts called 'New Venice', which is a labyrinth of canals, waterways and bridges. Livorno was founded in 1577 by the edici Family who became interested in the area after Pisa's harbour silted up. Its foundation was created by the imagination of a famous architect, Bernardo Buontalenti, who was employed to build a modern city. It was pentagon shaped, built around a canal and came to be an impregnable town. The boat ride will take you to see and admire The New Venice quarter, the Republic Square, Modigliani's Bridge, the Central Market, the Dutch Church, the Lighthouse and the Four Moors. Finally after docking back at the Old Fortress your guide will take you around and show you the hidden corners of this ancient town.

There is some walking on this tour.

Discover Marseille

• Half Day excursion, £29.50/adult, £14.75/child
• Activity level: Moderate walking involved and possibly some steps

Leaving the ship you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Marseilles. You arrive to the city along Corniche J.F. Kennedy, which follows the natural coastline.  At the entrance to the old harbour, we stop for photos. There are also stunning views from Notra Dame de la Garde.  For those with enough stamina, climb the 120 steps for a 360 degree view of the city.

St Tropez and the French Riviera

• Full Day excursion, £41.00/adult, £20.75/child
• Activity level: Moderate walking involved and possibly some steps

We follow the coastline to the fashionable waterfront of St Tropez. It's bright, busy and beautiful, and the morning is yours to enjoy. Then onto Port Grimaud, the first of the Cote d'Azur's custom-built resorts. Designed like an old world Mediterranean fishing village, it's mellowing nicely into character. Take time to have a drink at a pavement table and watch the world go by.

Cosmopolitan capital

• Half Day excursion, £31.00/adult, £15.50/child
• Activity level: Moderate walking involved and possibly some steps

A guided coach tour of Barcelona with stops at the Gothic Quarter and the Spanish Village, a fascinating district in Barcelona that represents the different regions in Spain through handicraft markets, cultural displays and traditional Spanish foods. Then we head for the stunning La Sau Cathedral and Gaudi's Sagrada Familia with a final stop at the Monjuic Park for spectacular views of the harbour and the Grand Olympic Stadium.

Miraculous Montserrat

• Half Day excursion, £47.50/adult, £32.00/child
• Activity level: Not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties / wheelchairs

Leave the city for the serrated needle peaks of Montserrat and see the famous Benedictine monastery, one of the greatest religious shrines in Spain. You will also visit the basilica, dedicated to the Virgin Mary and steeped in stories of miracles.

Sporting Barcelona

• Half Day excursion, £32.00/adult, £16.00/child
• Activity level: Moderate walking involved and possibly some steps
• Family-friendly

Hosting the Olympic games raised the profile of Barcelona worldwide. The tour gives you the chance to visit the Stadium and see the Olympic Ring after first enjoying the Barcelona Football Club Nou Camp experience. This football stadium has its own museum of trophies, photos and team documents. You will walk down the tunnel to the side of the pitch, see the changing rooms, visit the press room, tv studio and have some time to browse and buy souvenirs from the shop in the grounds.  

City sightseeing

• Half Day excursion, £10.00/adult, £5.00/child
• Activity level: Suitable for most passengers
• Family-friendly

Palma is a fascinating city. There are so many things to see and do, that it would be a shame not to explore a little on the busy “changeover day” onboard. We have an agreement with the City Sightseeing Tours, which leave right from the terminal building. The whole circuit last one and a half hours, however they operate a “Hop on Hop off” system, so you can visit many of the sites. See your Shore excursion Team onboard for your special ticket.

Marineland

• Half Day excursion, £25.00/adult, £12.50/child
• Activity level: Suitable for most passengers
• Family-friendly

Why not spend your morning at Marineland?  Just a short drive away, you can make the most of your last days holiday or, if you are with us for another week, escape the busy embarkation day.   Marineland has a host of activities going on throughout the day including, Dolphin and Sea Lion shows, parrot shows and much more.  See your Shore Excursion Team onboard to make a booking.