CruiseTours: The best of both worlds:
Combine a cruise and a tour!
CruiseTours combine a cruise vacation with a land-based tour component. CruiseTours have grown in popularity, and lend themselves to certain destinations, particularly Alaska and Europe. But CruiseTours are available in most any destination.
Several cruise lines offer their own cruise tours in a convenient package. We can also create a customized tour for you in conjunction with your cruise vacation.
Certainly, those gravitating to cruisetours are often experienced travelers who have the time to enjoy a cruise plus a tour, and desire a more comprehensive experience. Usually these programs are two weeks or longer.
European CruiseTours
As
European cruises grow in popularity, so do the opportunities to combine a Mediterranean or Northern Europe cruise itinerary with a tour program exploring some of Europe’s inland highlights.
A number of cruise lines have partnered with companies specializing in land-based programs in Europe to offer travelers the best of both worlds with a Europe CruiseTour. Both Azamara Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises offer such tours.
The challenges of independent European travel are also diffused on a CruiseTour, where all the necessary arrangements are secured and prepaid, and luggage is taken care of. There’s also value in traveling as part of a group with prepaid arrangements, given the high cost of independent travel in Europe.
Alaska CruiseTours
Alaska was probably the destination where CruiseTours first evolved. It's not surprising, given one can't get to much of Alaska very conveniently except by sea; and yet, to visit a highlight like
Denali National Park, you need to do that by land. Read more about
Alaska cruises and cruisetours.
Most cruise lines offer land extension tours in conjunction with their cruise itineraries.
Premium cruise line Holland America's tours include 14 national parks and wilderness areas, plus options to travel above the Arctic Circle.
Africa, Asia and South America CruiseTours
With the growth of cruises to Africa, Asia and South America, travelers look for additional opportunities to visit the interior of these continents in conjunction with their cruise. many
river cruises include a pre-cruise or post-cruise hotel package as a means to extend your cruise vacation.
Let Us Arrange Your CruiseTour
Of course, group tour travel isn’t for everyone. Regardless of whether you prefer to travel independently in Europe on your own custom itinerary or on an organized group tour, TravelStore’s vacation planners can provide expert assistance. You might also like to read about
Extending Your Cruise.
To inquire about an Alaska, Europe or other exotic cruisetour, contact one of our cruise experts. If you're a first-time cruiser, please review our Introduction to Cruising and our Cruise FAQs or view our informative video about cruising.
