How far in advance can you book shore excursions?

[bdl729]

Can anybody tell me when shore excursions will show up to book? We are cruising to Alaska in May 2011 and when I click on the shore excursions button on my NCL it says they are working on developing exciting tours for this destination and to check back soon! Does it mean they will be different than in the past or is it just too early?

[jame_g]

Seems like it's typically about 3-4 months, although not all excursions may show up immediately. Especially if their contract renewal is around the same timeframe.

 

And excursions for January/February cruises are sometimes only available beginning around mid-Novemeber/Thanksgiving time,

[bdl729]

Thanks for the info!;)

[maja651]

Hummm. I was able to book excursions for our upcoming cruise, which isn't until April 30, 2011. Maybe it depends on the cruise ports?

 

Michelle

[elsplace2]

We have our excursions already booked for our cruise next May/2011 in Europe, since last month. My friend who is on an Alaska cruise next May as well, says she can't book yet, either.

For our May/2010 cruise to Alaska...I booked in early Nov/2009. I can't remember if I had to wait that long because it wasn't an option yet or just late booking...but I think I had to wait, because usually I book as early as possible. So maybe its an Alaska thing???

[Springwater21]

we are on the Star for 2/5/11. After i completed the sign in screen, final payment is not made yet, but I can book shore excursions now. I have been reading them this week.

Dona

[bdl729]

Thanks to everybody for their responses. I guess I will just have to keep checking on a regular basis!