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Extend the Journey

PRE- and POST-Cruise hotels,
transferS & experiences

A cruise may be the centerpiece of the trip, but the moments before and after can make the vacation feel truly complete. Use this guide to help clients turn 20 featured ports around the world into effortless pre- or post-cruise stays, starting with preferred hotels in key port cities.

Once the stay is in place, Classic makes it easy to enhance the itinerary with private and shared transfers, curated tours, and destination experiences that add more comfort, more value, and more time to explore before or after they sail.

Make Every Cruise Itinerary More Complete

Step 1

Preferred Hotels in Key Cruise Ports

Start with preferred hotel options in featured cruise port cities, giving clients a more comfortable way to arrive early or stay longer.

Step 2

Private & Shared Transfers Available

Create a smoother start and finish with transfer options available across all featured ports, including airport, hotel, and pier connections.

Step 3

Curated Tours & Experiences

Once the hotel stay is booked, add handpicked tours and experiences that help clients explore more before or after they sail.

Make Every Cruise Itinerary More Complete

Step 1

Preferred Hotels in Key Cruise Ports

Start with preferred hotel options in featured cruise port cities, giving clients a more comfortable way to arrive early or stay longer.

Step 2

Private & Shared Transfers Available

Create a smoother start and finish with transfer options available across all featured ports, including airport, hotel, and pier connections.

Step 3

Curated Tours & Experiences

Once the hotel stay is booked, add handpicked tours and experiences that help clients explore more before or after they sail.

Make Every Cruise Itinerary More Complete

Step 1

Preferred Hotels in Key Cruise Ports

Start with preferred hotel options in featured cruise port cities, giving clients a more comfortable way to arrive early or stay longer.

Step 2

Private & Shared Transfers Available

Create a smoother start and finish with transfer options available across all featured ports, including airport, hotel, and pier connections.

Step 3

Curated Tours & Experiences

Once the hotel stay is booked, add handpicked tours and experiences that help clients explore more before or after they sail.

Africa
Asia
Australia
Caribbean
Europe
Hawaii
North America
South Pacific

Use the arrows within each port to explore featured tours and experiences.

Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

Pair this unforgettable gateway with luxury hotels, nearby wine country, dramatic coastal scenery, and safari-extension potential before or after sailing.

Table Mountain, Boulders Beach & Cape Point

Duration: 7.5 Hours

 
South African Wildlife Safari

Duration: 2 Days

 
Tour of 3 Top Winelands 

Duration: 8 Hours

 
Explore Preferred Hotels in Cape Town
Explore Africa Itineraries

Asia

Singapore

Easy transfers, polished hotels, dining, shopping, and cultural experiences make Singapore a seamless Asia cruise extension.

Icons of the Lion City & Gardens by the Bay

Duration: 3 Hours

 
Foodie Experience with Tastings

Duration: 3 Hours

 
SMall Group History & Culture Tour

Duration: 4.5 Hours

 

Hong Kong

Harbor views, luxury hotels, culinary experiences, and iconic city highlights give clients plenty to enjoy beyond the cruise.

Private Hong Kong Tour

Duration: 6 Hours

 
Kowloon Street Food & Culture Tour

Duration: 4 Hours

 
Private Lantau Island Day Trip

Duration: 8 Hours

 

Tokyo / Yokohama, Japan

From temples and gardens to dining and design, Tokyo adds rich cultural value before or after a sailing.

Private Shore Excursion of Tokyo

Duration: 6 Hours

 
Tokyo Nightlife Food Tour

Duration: 3 Hours

 
Top 10 Tokyo highlights &
Hidden Gems

Duration: 8 Hours

 
Explore Preferred Hotels in Asia
Explore Japan Itineraries

Australia

Sydney, Australia

Iconic harbor views, luxury hotels, beautiful beaches, standout dining, and easy city exploration make Sydney a natural choice before or after a cruise.

Blue Mountains, Waterfalls & Wildlife

Duration: 10 Hours

 
Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour

Duration: 3.5 Hours

 
WIld Kangaroos & River Cruise Private TOur

Duration: 5.5 Hours

 
Explore Preferred Hotels & Itineraries in Australia

Caribbean

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Old San Juan, beaches, culture, and convenient transfers make this Caribbean gateway easy to build around.

Old San Juan Walk & Taste Tour

Duration: 3 Hours

 
El Yunque Rainforest & Bio Bay

Duration: 12 Hours

 
THe Best of Puerto Rico in One Day

Duration: 7 Hours

 
Puerto Rico Preferred Hotels

Bridgetown, Barbados

Beach time, island experiences, and warm hospitality help clients turn a Barbados sailing into a relaxing escape.

Taste of Barbados Sightseeing tour

Duration: 7 Hours

 
Explore Barbados by Land & SEA

Duration: 6 Hours

 
The Story of Rum Tour

Duration: 6 Hours

 
Barbados Preferred Hotels
Explore Preferred Hotels in the Caribbean

Europe

Rome / Civitavecchia, Italy

Help clients add Italy to their itinerary with Rome’s history, cuisine, hotels, and effortless port connections.

Skip the line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Tour

Duration: 3 Hours

 
Rome Food & Wine Tour

Duration: 3 Hours

 
Piazzas of Rome with Colosseum & Roman Forum

Duration: 5 Hours

 
Rome Preferred Hotels

Venice / Trieste, Italy

Romantic canals, Adriatic scenery, and luxury hotels make this northern Italy gateway especially memorable.

Venice in A Day Tour: St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Ride

Duration: 6 Hours

 
Cicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice

Duration: 2.5 Hours

 
Premium Lagoon Excursion: Murano, Burano & St. Erasmo Winery

Duration: 4 Hours

 
Venice Preferred Hotels

Naples, Italy

Use Naples as a launch point for Pompeii, Capri, the Amalfi Coast, and Southern Italy experiences.

Private Driving Tour: Pompeii, Sorrento, & Positano

Duration: 8 Hours

 
Complete Pompeii Skip the Line Tour with Archaeologist Guide

Duration: 3 Hours

 
NAPLES STREET FOOD AND WALKING TOUR

Duration: 2.5 Hours

 
Naples Preferred Hotels

Athens / Piraeus, Greece

Ancient landmarks and island connections give clients more reasons to arrive early or stay longer.

Private Taste The City Athens Food Tour

Duration: 3 Hours

 
Private Athens Half-Day City Tour: Athens City & Acropolis

Duration: 4 Hours

 
Exploring 3 Saronic Islands: Athens to Agistri, Moni & Aegina

Duration: 10 Hours

 
Athens Preferred Hotels

Barcelona, Spain

Pair this Mediterranean gateway with standout hotels, private transfers, architecture, dining, and easy pre/post exploration.

GAUDI TOUR WITH SAGRADA, HOUSE VISIT & PARK GUELL

Duration: 5.5 Hours

 
BARCELONA TAPAS TOUR IN OLD TOWN

Duration: 3.5 Hours

 
Small Group Pyrenees Mountains Day Trip

Duration: 11 Hours

 
Barcelona Preferred Hotels

Lisbon, Portugal

Coastal views, historic neighborhoods, dining, and day trips make Lisbon a charming cruise extension.

Small Group Best of Lisbon Walking Tour

Duration: 3 Hours

 
Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour

Duration: 3.5 Hours

 
PRIVATE HALF-DAY TOUR TO FATIMA

Duration: 5 Hours

 
Lisbon Preferred Hotels

Marseille, France

Provence, coastal villages, French cuisine, and Riviera access give Marseille strong pre/post potential.

EXPERT-LED HALF-DAY PROVENCE VILLAGES TOUR FROM MARSEILLE OR AIX

Duration: 6 Hours

 
DISCOVER MARSEILLE WALKING TOUR

Duration: 3 Hours

 
LAVENDER FULL-DAY TOUR TO VALENSOLE

Duration: 9 Hours

 
Marseille Preferred Hotels

London / Southampton, England

Position Southampton sailings with London stays, countryside touring, and smooth transfers pre- or post-cruise.

London in a Day – Westminster Abbey and Tower of London

Duration: 7 Hours

 
Royal Tour w/ Buckingham Palace Entry

Duration: 2 Hours

 
Stonehenge and Full Afternoon in Bath

Duration: 11 Hours

 
London Preferred Hotels

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Canals, museums, dining, and walkable neighborhoods make Amsterdam an easy cruise extension.

Private 1-Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Duration: 1 Hours

 
Small Group Zaanse Schans Half-Day Tour

Duration: 3 Hours

 
Van Gogh Museum Guided Tour

Duration: 2 Hours

 
Amsterdam Preferred Hotels
Explore Preferred Hotels in Europe

Looking for More Europe Tour Options?

Go beyond the recommended tours highlighted here with additional handpicked experiences across these cities and other popular European destinations.

Explore Preferred Tours in Europe

Hawaii

Honolulu, Oahu

Beaches, Pearl Harbor, island dining, and resort stays make Honolulu a familiar and flexible cruise gateway.

Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise to See Migrating Humpback Whales

Duration: 1.5 Hours

PRIVATE BOAT CHARTER SNORKEL WITH SEA TURTLES AT OAHU’S TURTLE CANYONS

Duration: 2 Hours

Oahu Grand Circle Tour: North Shore, Waimea Valley & Dole Plantation

Duration: 9.5 Hours

Explore Preferred Hotels in Oahu

North America

Miami, Florida

Luxury hotels, beaches, dining, nightlife, and easy transfers make Miami one of the most versatile cruise gateways.

Little Havana Food & Culture Walking Tour

Duration: 3 Hours

EVERGLADES DAY SAFARI FROM MIAMI

Duration: 8 Hours

BEST OF MIAMI TOUR

Duration: 4 Hours

Explore Preferred Hotels in Florida

Vancouver, British Columbia

Mountain views, waterfront hotels, nature experiences, and Alaska cruise access make Vancouver a strong pre/post choice.

Half-Day Whale Watching from Vancouver

Duration: 5 Hours

WHISTLER & SEA TO SKY GONDOLA

Duration: 10 Hours

NORTH VANCOUVER FOOD TOUR

Duration: 3 Hours

Explore Preferred Hotels in Vancouver

South Pacific

Papeete / Moorea / Tetiaroa, French Polynesia

Extend a South Pacific sailing through Papeete with resort stays, lagoon views, and nearby island connections in Moorea or Tetiaroa.

TETIAROA DAY TRIP FROM TAHITI

Duration: 1 Day

Moorea Full Day Private Circle Island Tour

Duration: 5 Hours

PAPEETE HALF-DAY PRIVATE WALKING TOUR

Duration: 5 Hours

Explore Preferred Hotels in Tahiti

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