Cruise Port Top 10 ranks the ten best things to do in every cruise port, so you know exactly what's worth your port day before your ship docks.
A port day is short. You've got a few hours, a ship that won't wait, and a lot of advice that wasn't written for cruise passengers. So every countdown is ranked for one thing: a great day ashore with time to spare before all aboard.
How we rank a port
- Time from the pier. How far each pick is from where your ship ties up or tenders, and how long it really takes.
- On your own or on a tour. Which picks are easy to do yourself, and which are better booked.
- Who it suits. First-timers, return visitors, families, or anyone who wants an easy day.
- The one trade-off. The queue, the climb, the tender timing, or the trap that costs people the day.
We take a side. Every pick earns its place with a reason, and the most famous thing in port isn't always number one.
What you'll find here
- Countdown videos for the world's most-visited cruise ports, with a new port every week.
- A page for every port with the video and live, top-rated shore excursions you can book before you sail.
- Our sister channel, Travel Day Trip Ideas, for full step-by-step port-day guides.
Start with our latest countdown
How this site is funded
We take part in the Viator affiliate programme. If you book a tour through a link on this site we may earn a commission. It never adds to the price you pay, and it never decides how a port is ranked.