frankandanne Posted March 3, 2019 #1 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Are dockside tours available here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcummin Posted March 8, 2019 #2 Share Posted March 8, 2019 You have to be booked on a tour to be allowed off the ship. Book first. Enjoy your cruise. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankandanne Posted March 12, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Does it have to be a ship’ shore excursion? Or can it be a tour from a local company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcummin Posted March 19, 2019 #4 Share Posted March 19, 2019 It certainly can be from a local company Trip Advisor is a good place to start. Barbara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted March 21, 2019 #5 Share Posted March 21, 2019 (edited) Barbara - I have been approached by a private tour company with an offer - but I do note that P&O says that you cant get off except on a ship tour. We have experienced this before with other cruiselines visiting St Petersburg in Russia. What they say is true - but it is not the whole truth. In St Petersburg you need to have your own visa or get one from the ship -- BUT you can also get one through a private tour company. Then they try to say that nobody can go ashore until all shore tours have departed. It is all a trick to get people to buy their shore tours. So what is the full deal regarding Komodo Island? Edited March 21, 2019 by bazzaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcummin Posted March 23, 2019 #6 Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) Our experience is with Holland America. We used private tours in both St. Petersburg, Russia and on Komodo Island. The private tour operators provided all needed paperwork. Ship shore excursions do get to leave the ship first. Yes, the ship wants you to buy their tours. :) You need to verify what your cruise line will allow. Good luck. Barbara Edited March 23, 2019 by bcummin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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