Skip the excursion. Not the day!
Not every port day needs a zipline or a 40-person tour bus. Grab a resort day pass instead and spend it on a real beach, at a real pool, with lunch and drinks handled. No crowds, no schedule, no one yelling "group 7, this way."
Port days I've done the research on
Somebody has to.
Three steps, then sunscreen
- 1
Pick your port
Find your cruise stop below and look through the resorts offered there.
- 2
Reserve your pass
Choose the date your ship is in port and secure it online. Passes are made for cruise passengers, so the timing fits your day.
- 3
Walk off the ship and relax
Show up, check in, and enjoy the resort until it's time to head back to the ship!
- Includes
- Beach + pool
- Most passes
- Food + drinks
- Dress code
- Flip-flops
- All aboard
- Don't be late
Same port, very different day
Staying on the ship
- Fighting for a lounger by the main pool
- Everyone else had the same idea
- You came all this way to look at the island from a balcony
A resort day pass
- Private beach and pool access at a real resort
- Most passes include unlimited food and drinks
- Go at your own pace, nap if you want, swim up to the bar if you want
- Works for couples, families and the whole group chat
A few easy places to start
Margaritaville Beach Resort
About a 15-minute walk from the pier, with a water park the kids will not want to leave!
See this pass →Iberostar Resort
All-inclusive pool, beach and swim-up bar. The definition of an easy port day!
See this pass →RIU Palace & Antillas
Pick family-friendly or adults-only, with dining, drinks and non-motorized water sports.
See this pass →Where is your ship stopping?
Tap your port to see every resort day pass available there.
No passes for that port yet. Send me a message and I'll find you a great way to spend the day anyway!
A few things I tell every cruiser
Watch the all-aboard time
The ship will not wait for you, no matter how good the swim-up bar is. Plan to be back early!
Read what's included
Every resort is a little different. Check whether food, drinks, towels and transportation are part of your pass.
Reserve before you sail
Popular ports fill up on busy ship days, so secure your pass once your itinerary is set.
Pack a duck
If you're one of my wanderers, a resort day is a great place to hide one of your Wanderlust ducks!
Already sailing with me? Let me plan your port days too!
Reach out with your ship and dates and I'll point you to the best pass for each stop.
