10% Off Viator Shore Excursions and Transfers
Getting ready for your upcoming cruise? Booking your shore excursions is an essential step that many people overlook. Thankfully, Viator is giving Cruise Spotlight readers a 10% discount on nearly any excursion booked by May 16. From zip-lining above Alaskan treetops to pasta-making in Rome, you can lock in memorable experiences—and keep a little extra in your pocket for the souvenir shop.
Why Book a Third-Party Excursion?
- Smaller groups & local flavor – You don’t have to worry about being herded like cattle on cruise excursions which can have 40-50 people per group. Viator typically offers independent tours that cap group sizes.
- Flexible cancellation – Most Viator experiences can be canceled up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund (be sure to read the details).
- Reserve Now & Pay Later – Hold your spot today and pay closer to sailing, handy if your itinerary shifts.
- 24/7 support – Viator’s customer-service team is on call if plans change mid-cruise.
How the VIATORAFF10 Promo Works
- Click our special link: Book with Viator & Save 10 % »
- Browse any tour on Viator (city walks, beach days, foodie adventures—you name it).
- Add it to your cart and proceed to checkout.
- Enter VIATORAFF10 in the “Promo / Gift Code” box.
- Complete booking by May 16, 2025; travel anytime the tour is offered.
Offer valid for bookings made between April 25 and May 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST when readers click through our affiliate link to Viator.com. Some product exclusions apply.
Cruise Spotlight-Tested Tours We Loved
Here are some of the excursions we’ve booked through Viator and had an amazing time.
- Grizzly Falls Zip-Line Adventure – Soar above Skagway’s forest canopy on eight lines that make ship rope courses look tame. (read about our adventure here)
- Zara Luxury Catamaran Experience – Sail Bermuda’s vivid turquoise waters, snorkel a reef, then toast with dark-and-stormies on deck. (read about our experience here)
- Private Ephesus & Terrace Houses – Skip the crowded bus convoy and explore ancient ruins with a dedicated guide at your pace. (read about our tour here)
Each of these was easier—and often cheaper—through Viator than similar ship-run tours.
Final Thoughts: Third Party Excursions Aren’t For Everyone, but They’re Worth Looking Into
Now, third-party excursions aren’t for everyone. The biggest downside is if your excursion is running late, the ship can leave without out you (cruise line excursions guarantee they’ll wait for you). Also, cruise line excursions have been vetted ahead of time; for third-party companies, you’ll have to research and vet yourself. That being said, personally, I book through the cruise line about 1/3 of the time, through Viator 1/3 of the time, and do the stop on my own the 1/3 of the time. Usually, I’ll book Viator if I have plenty of time onshore, if the excursion isn’t available through the cruise line (sold out or they just don’t offer it), or if the cost is significantly cheaper.
Happy cruising—and happy exploring on shore!
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