|
WHY IS SHORETOURS.COM.AU DIFFERENT?
|
|
|
For all ports there are many great local independent operators who provide unique, personalised
tours to see the area - Shoretours.com.au has taken the hard work out of finding them for you and
brought them to one, easy to use website.
Through Shoretours.com.au you can now easily:
• Find local operators for your Australian port tours
• Purchase prior to your cruise or on board and receive confirmation and clear instructions on where to find your guide on your arrival.
• Plan tours at realistic and affordable prices
|
|
|
|
WHY ARE SHORETOURS CHEAPER THAN CRUISE SHIP EXCURSION PRICES?
|
|
|
The prices that we list on our website are the same that our operators provide to all of their
customers, that’s why you do not have to break the bank to have a memorable tour or plan a unique
experience.
With Shoretours.com.au, there is:
• No mark-up
• No “Cruise ship Passenger” price
|
|
|
|
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BOOKING A TOUR ON BOARD THE SHIP AND BOOKING WITH SHORETOURS.COM.AU?
|
|
|
As Shoretours.com.au only list tours from small independent tour operators you will experience a
very different port to the one you will see through a shipboard tour. Your personal guide will
live in the area, know it inside out and be only too happy to share a few local secrets.
With Shoretours.com.au you can expect your port tour will have:
• A few little extras and a lot of flexibility added in
• The chance to stop to admire the view, grab a snack or take a photo when you want to – just ask your tour driver
• An opportunity to share your unique excursion with as many or as few people as you choose
|
|
|
|
HOW CAN I BOOK SHORE EXCURSIONS WITH SHORETOURS.COM.AU?
|
|
|
Booking with shoretours.com.au is as easy as 1, 2, 3..
1. Click on the tab labelled group tour and enter the details of the cruise you are taking.
2. The search will return what shore excursions we are offering whilst you are in each port . Just choose the ones you like and add them to your shopping cart
3. When you are ready to purchase a tour you can do so with Mastercard, Visa or Electronic Transfer. All credit card payments are processed through the Paypal to ensure your payment is secure.
If you would prefer to use electronic transfer please e-mail us on info@shoretours.com.au so we can confirm your booking and advise you of our bank details.
|
|
|
|
|
IS IT SAFE TO DO A TOUR WITH SHORETOURS.COM.AU? WHAT ABOUT INSURANCE? WILL I MISS THE SHIP IF I BOOK WITH SHORETOURS.COM.AU?
|
|
|
Yes, it is safe to do tours with Shoretours.com.au. Our operators are experienced and have the required public liability insurance and vehicular certifications that Australian safety standards require. In the unlikely event a situation does arise, you will be protected
All Shoretours.com.au tours:
• Are run by operators who have worked with the cruise ship passengers for a long period of time and understand back on board times so will ensure you return to port to board your ship
• Are designed around your ships arrival and departure times
Note: Although all our operators do have the required insurance Shoretours.com.au strongly recommends that all passengers have their own personal travel insurance for their cruise. Other unforseen events do arise such as undelivered luggage, injury, illness and late flights. Travel insurance will encompass all of these possible incidences and ensure that you may still enjoy your holiday or be protected financially should you need to cancel your cruise or leave prematurely
|
|
|
|
|
WHAT KIND OF TOURS DOES SHORETOURS.COM.AU HAVE?
|
|
|
Shoretours.com.au has a variety of tours to suit everyone where you have a taste for adventure, a hankering for history, an interest in nature or a weak spot for fine dining.
To find the type of port tour or sightseeing trip you are interested in use the shoretours.com.au search to find an experience that matches your interests.
Additionally, we will provide a guide for each tour to indicate the level of physical fitness required to complete the tour comfortably
• Little or no physical fitness required, easy walking on flat surfaces for short periods of time
• Medium level of fitness required. Some walking, may include some sections of steep walking or stairs
|
|
|
|
|
WHAT ELSE CAN SHORETOURS OFFER?
|
|
|
• What else can’t you do on the ship? Design your own tour! Shoretours.com.au also provides you with an option to create your own port experience. Contact Shoretours.com.au on info@shoretours.com.au with a description of what you would like to do and the number of people you would like to travel with and we will help you design your own day out.
|
|
|
|
|
WHAT IF I CAN’T FIND THE TOUR THAT I WANT TO DO?
|
|
|
Shoretours.com.au’s great range of tours is expanding all the time. If there is something you particularly want to do and you can’t find it, please e-mail us at info@shoretours.com.au and we will do the work of talking to our tour operator partners to see who can help you. If not we will find another operator in the area who can and will put you in touch.
|
|
|
|
|
WHEN DO I HAVE TO BOOK MY TOUR BY?
|
|
|
To ensure the tour guides know that you are coming and are prepared 100% we need to give them some notice. All tours for a particular port listed on-line will be closed out for purchase 12 hours prior to the ships arrival in that port. You may call us on +61 (0) 433 156 593 to see if there are any more places available and we will check with the operator.
|
|
|