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En español | Part of the fun on any cruise is — going ashore. But how you go ashore, and with whom, often makes the difference between a good cruise and a great one.

Every cruise line offers dozens of shore excursions every time you sail into a port.

But which ones are right for you?

First, you need to determine what you're looking for in a shore excursion.

History? Culture? Shopping? Water sports? Each one is different, and prices can vary drastically.

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