Plan your day when the
ship is in port

Shore guides for 1,300+ ports. What's walkable, what it costs, and what's actually worth your time ashore.

Where are you headed?

1,307Ports profiled

137Countries

8Cruise regions

67Cruise lines

430Ships

What is Docks Guide?

A reference site for cruise passengers who want to make the most of time ashore. Every port profile answers one question: What is actually worth doing with six to nine hours ashore?

Real attractions

Sourced from OpenStreetMap: actual names, distances from the pier, and walking times rather than vague descriptions.

Realistic timings

Each guide notes how long excursions actually take, so you can plan around your re-boarding deadline without guessing.

Practical costs

Estimated prices in local currency and USD for shore excursions, transport, and entry fees. No surprises at the pier.

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More about Docks Guide · Cruise regions

Pick your cruise region

Every region has its own rhythm. See what's walkable, when to tender, and when to book a private guide.

Caribbean

Turquoise water, white-sand beaches, and lively port towns.

100 port guides

Mediterranean

Ancient cities, hilltop villages, and harbour-side espresso.

148 port guides

Northern Europe

Fjords, Baltic capitals, and the British Isles.

374 port guides

Alaska & Pacific Northwest

Glaciers, wildlife and Inside Passage scenery.

63 port guides

Asia-Pacific

Megacities, temples and tropical island anchorages.

350 port guides

South America

Carnival cities, Patagonian fjords and Cape Horn.

39 port guides

Transatlantic & Atlantic Islands

Repositioning crossings, Madeira, Canaries and Bermuda.

121 port guides

Middle East & Africa

Dubai, the Red Sea, Cape Town and the Indian Ocean.

82 port guides

All cruise regions

Eight regions. Find the one that matches your next voyage.

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