Cruise Excursions
Private shore excursions, thoughtfully planned and beautifully paced. From the moment you step ashore to your return to the ship, everything is handled with care, clarity, and attention to detail.
How Cruise Excursions Work
Your day ashore is planned with timing, comfort, and flexibility firmly in mind.
A Relaxed, Personal Way to Explore
There's time to ask questions, linger somewhere beautiful, and enjoy the journey itself — often where the best conversations and discoveries happen.
Ways to Travel
Driver-Guided in a Mercedes V Class Exclusive
Ideal for smaller groups and flexible days. The Mercedes V Class Exclusive offers cream leather captain's chairs and a supremely comfortable, luxurious ride to lesser-known places.
Immersive & informal
Guiding with a Dedicated Driver
Well suited to larger groups or longer days, allowing me to focus entirely on guiding and interpretation while travel remains smooth and relaxed.
Relaxed & seamless
I'm always happy to advise on the best option for your visit.
What Awaits You Ashore
A taste of what Devon and Cornwall have to offer
Polperro
Dartmoor
Eden Project
St Michael's Mount
Ports I Work From
Covering the key cruise ports across Devon and Cornwall
Example Shore Experiences
Each designed individually — these are simply starting points
Polperro & the Cornish Coast
A winding path into one of Cornwall's most enchanting fishing villages — colourful cottages, a working harbour, and the rhythm of the sea.
Dartmoor Landscapes & Ancient Places
Open moorland, prehistoric sites, and wide skies — a striking contrast to life at sea.
St Michael's Mount
A tidal island rising from Mount's Bay, crowned by a medieval castle — one of Cornwall's most iconic and magical sights.
Experience You Can Trust
I bring many years of experience working closely with shore excursion companies, which means I understand exactly how valuable your time in port is — and what is genuinely realistic within it. Routes, timings, and pacing are planned with care, taking into account local conditions, seasonal pressures, and ship schedules.
This local knowledge allows each day ashore to feel relaxed, well judged, and genuinely enjoyable.