Shore & Land Excursions
Make the most of your vacation with a shore and land excursion that appeals to your interests. Knowledgeable, professional guides lead all excursions and offer special insights into the culture, history, wildlife, and geology of each destination. Discover first-hand how islanders went about the business of growing, harvesting and refining sugar in 18th century Barbados. Take an invigorating mush across a snow-covered glacier aboard an Alaskan dogsled. Or stroll through the maze of tiny streets in Mykonos, the birthplace of Apollo.
A Typical Norwegian Forest Walk, OY11, Kristiansand, Norway
You will start the tour with a short transfer from the pier through the city centre and Posebyen to the entrance of Baneheia Park approximately 3 km. Posebyen consists of 10 blocks in the old part of the city and is the largest, low, continues wooden houses in Northern Europe. Baneheia is Kristiansand's recreational area. Most of the area is a lovely and green forest. Your guide will take you on a hike along idyllic paths and small lakes to the Ravnedalen Scenic Park.
169.00 Adult (USD)
89.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
Minimum Age: 10 years Maximum Age: 70 years
Historical Walk at Odderoya, OY10, Kristiansand, Norway
Starting from the quayside on foot you will first pass Kilden, the new performing art centre on the way to Odderøya. The island has a very interesting military history having once been a naval base, and remnants of the ramparts, a gunpowder store, an old quarantine hospital and other 18th century buildings can still be seen.
69.00 Adult (USD)
49.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
Minimum Age: 10 years Maximum Age: 70 years
Lillesand by Land & by Sea, OY07, Kristiansand, Norway
Board your vessel at the pier for the approximately 1 3/4-hour narrated cruise to the small port of Korsvik. Your cruise travels along the Blindleia Passage, a sheltered inner fare protected from the open sea. Sail past islands, islets and skerries and view villages and small white wooden houses along the shore. These old fishermen's residences are popular vacation homes today.
89.00 Adult (USD)
79.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
N/A
Scenic Drive to Hoellen and Vest Agder Open Air Museum, OY09, Kristiansand, Norway
See the sights on a scenic drive and explore Kristiansand's storied history on this moderately active half-day excursion. Explore the fishing village of Høllen on a guided walk and tour the Vest-Agder Folk Museum with its collection of historic buildings from the Setesdal Valley and Kristiansand's historic old high street.
74.00 Adult (USD)
49.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
Minimum Age: 1 year Maximum Age: 90 years
Setesdal Mineral Park, OY05, Kristiansand, Norway
Drive through the center of town to view the highlights as you head towards Evjegateway to the Setesdal Valley. This area abounds in rare minerals, and the new Setesdal Mineral Park offers a unique collection of minerals and crystal. Copper and nickel has been extracted from the Flåt Mines since 1844, as well as mining of quartz, feldspar and rare minerals. The exhibition area comprises five halls inside the mountain with a total area of 1,000 square meters, containing fabulous minerals and crystals from all over the world. The inner caverns show off magnificent shapes and colorsany preconceived notions about stone will need to be reconsidered after this visit!
69.00 Adult (USD)
59.00 Child (USD)
0.00 Infant (USD)
N/A
Important: Please remember you have up to 4 days prior to your sail date to purchase your regular shore excursions online. If you are within the 4 days, you will then need to purchase your shore excursions onboard; land excursions would need to be purchased directly through your Tour Director on the land portion of the Alaska Cruisetour. For example, if you are sailing on October 18, you can make Shore & Land Excursion purchases online until October 13.
For additional Shore & Land Excursions information, please visit our frequently asked questions.