Port lectures given by the cruise line will help guide you and answer your specific questions. Depending on your particular cruise, some of the cities you will visit may be ancient, with narrow streets and perilous staircases. To preserve their antique beauty, some of these areas do not allow cars, so most tours will require some degree of walking. However, keep in mind that some excursions will require intensive walking and stair-climbing. The ship's purser can help you decide if a particular tour is suitable for you.
Most tours depart from the pier adjacent to the ship's berth.
When the ship is at anchor, staff will be on hand to assist you to the departure point. Prior to arrival in each port of call, departure times for excursions will be confirmed in the ship's daily activity bulletin. Departure times are subject to change should the vessel's arrival or sailing time be amended. You are requested to strictly adhere to the time of departure, as delay on your part can interfere with the pleasure of your fellow guests. While standards of transport vary considerably throughout the world, most excursions utilize the best quality transportation available in each port.