What is an overland tour?

Overlands are special tours that generally operate during World Voyages. On these special excursions, guests can depart the ship in one port and return in another. The tours typically take place during sea days to ensure you get the most out of both your tour and port days.* Overlands are a great way to see big "bucket list" sights not possible on regular tour itineraries, without missing any other destinations on your voyage.* Such tours include: Well-planned, end-to-end itineraries. Expert guides to give the best local experience. Opportunities to venture further afield with confidence. Carefully selected local operators, airlines and accommodations. The chance to see once-in-a-lifetime sights while missing sea days, not ports.** Flights, hotels, meals and refreshments.** * Please note this is not always possible, depending on the itinerary of the overland: it may take place during a port day. ** Unless otherwise stated.

Overland tours

Heading further afield than regular Shore Experiences, Cunard's overland excursions invite you to enjoy more experiences and must-see destinations, without missing out on your cruise itinerary.

Overland tours give you the opportunity to disembark in one port for a few days to explore even more iconic landmarks and destinations before you rejoin your ship at the next port of call.

Well-planned end-to-end itineraries led by insightful local guides create an immersive experience, whilst carefully chosen airlines, accommodations, and local operators - all included in the tour fare unless otherwise stated - allow you to relax and enjoy your tour.

Overland tours are booked in the same way as our usual Shore Experiences: simply log in to My Cunard with your voyage booking reference, and browse and book your overland tour for the experience of a lifetime.

Frequently asked questions about overland tours

Overlands are special tours that generally operate during World Voyages. On these special excursions, guests can depart the ship in one port and return in another. The tours typically take place during sea days to ensure you get the most out of both your tour and port days.*

Overlands are a great way to see big "bucket list" sights not possible on regular tour itineraries, without missing any other destinations on your voyage.*

Such tours include:

Well-planned, end-to-end itineraries.
Expert guides to give the best local experience.
Opportunities to venture further afield with confidence.
Carefully selected local operators, airlines and accommodations.
The chance to see once-in-a-lifetime sights while missing sea days, not ports.**
Flights, hotels, meals and refreshments.**

* Please note this is not always possible, depending on the itinerary of the overland: it may take place during a port day.

** Unless otherwise stated.

Cunard Shore Experience are available on port days. Guests disembark the ship to explore at their leisure, or to join a pre-booked Shore Experience for all or part of the day, before returning to their ship for departure on the same day.

Overlands are special tours that generally operate during World Voyages. On these special excursions, guests can depart the ship in one port and return in another; remaining on land for a few nights. The tours typically take place during sea days to ensure you get the most out of both your tour and port days.*

Both Shore Experiences and Overland tours are available to book before sailing via My Cunard: simply log in with your booking reference to browse all available options.

* Please note this is not always possible, depending on the itinerary of the overland: it may take place during a port day.

To view and book the overland tours available for your voyage, please visit My Cunard. You will need to log in using your booking reference. Please note that overland tours are only available for select voyages (usually World Voyages).

Please note that when booking an overland tour with double accommodation, both guests will need to purchase a ticket on My Cunard, as the cost is per person, not per room.

As some of these tours have deadlines, be sure to book early to avoid disappointment. Some tours may need to be booked 30 days before they take place, for example, so it’s ideal to book well in advance of the month before you sail on these experience types.

All World Voyage guests will require a visa, depending on the countries the itinerary includes. However, please check the visa requirements for any overland tour you book as these may not be the same as the visa requirements for your World Voyage. Guests can find visa and all other information in the “Important information” section of the Shore Experience on My Cunard.

Cunard is pleased to recommend CIBT as our preferred visa service provider. CIBT are experts in visa and passport arrangements and can provide visas online via https://cibtvisas.com/visa-quick-check, or by phone on 800-929-2428.

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