5 specific mistakes that drain €60–150 from every port visit — and the exact system to avoid every one of them.
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How much you could save
€350–€600
On a 3-port cruise, 2 passengers
€600–€1,000
On a 5-port cruise, 2 passengers
€800–€1,400
On a 7-port cruise, 2 passengers
Based on avg ship excursion €89–145pp vs DIY €25–55pp
The same walk, the same site, the same lunch — €60–100 cheaper if you plan it yourself. Ship excursions are a convenience product priced for people who don't know the alternative.
Ship shuttles to city centres often cost €10–18 per person. The local bus is €1–3. In Dubrovnik, Bus 1A costs €2 and runs every 15 minutes directly to the Old Town entrance.
Two streets away from any tourist magnet: 40–60% cheaper, locally owned, dramatically better quality. This applies at every port on earth.
Rushed return taxis at cruise terminals cost 2–3x normal rate. Knowing your exact return route in advance eliminates this: take the bus or book Uber 20 minutes before you need it.
Sunset sailing at Santorini: €185pp ship vs €35pp booked through a local operator. The boat is often the same. The sunset is definitely the same.
How PortTrip fixes all 5
Shows exact DIY cost vs ship excursion — before you decide
Gives you the specific bus number, stop, and cost — not "buses are available"
Builds in the 90-minute return buffer — automatically, for your port
Plans your return route at the start — eliminates panic-taxi situations
Exact transport, timing, and savings breakdown — in 30 seconds. No more guessing, no more overpaying.
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