If you don't want to book a ship's tour, you should really do a bit of research. My first recommendation is that you find out how far the port is from where you want to visit. Sometimes, the port is over 2 hours away from the nearest large city.
1. A good start is to check the 'on your own' ship's tour. This will often tell you how long the coach journey is to your destination. If there's a walking tour from the dockside, you know the port is close to the town.
2. Go on a reputable cruise forum site like Crows Nest or Cruise Critic and ask. Someone helpful is almost certain to answer your questions.
3. Download a map of your destination port.
4. Check out tourist buses, such as 'hop on hop off'. Is there a bus stop near the port?
5. Is there an easily accessible train station near the port? How frequent are the trains? What about weekends and public holdays? CHECK YOUR RETURN TIMES.
6. Is someone on a reputable website offering to share a taxi, or organising a private tour? Be careful to ensure they are genuine. Don't pay any money upfront or give card/bank details unless you are 100% sure that this is not a con. If you have any doubt at all, be extremely cautious.
7. Check out taxi sites. Sometimes you can book a taxi in advance, without any advance payment, but the company will agree a fare in advance. This can be a cost effective option. If you just choose a taxi at the dockside AGREE YOUR FARE IN ADVANCE
8. Have fun planning. This can be an enjoyable start to your holiday.
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