Just because your cruise has come to an end doesn’t mean your holiday has to! If you have an evening flight home you don’t want to spend all day sat in the airport when you could be making the most of your final hours away exploring. There are several options that you can take advantage of, from transfer tours, luggage transfer services or simple luggage storage, we’ve researched the best options that can help you spend more time discovering your final destination and less time sitting around waiting for a flight.
Transfers Tours with Airport Drop-Off
Our partners at Venture Ashore don’t just offer great value excursions, they also have a range of transfer tours which conveniently end at the airport. Many cruise lines also offer transfer tours which can be booked via the cruise line’s app under excursions or via their manage my booking online system. If you have left it until the last minute you can often book these tours onboard.
Luggage Transfer Services
If you’re looking to disembark and spend a few hours exploring the city before you have to fly home, you certainly won’t want to be dragging your luggage around with you. Luckily there are a host of luggage transfer services which specialise in transferring cruise ship passengers’ luggage from the port to the airport meaning you can spend the day sightseeing hands-free. Here are just some of the services we’ve used in the past.
Barcelona, Spain – bagsandgo.com – Prices from €12 for the first suitcase, €10 for any additional case.
Athens, Greece – baggagement.com – Prices from €15 for the first suitcase, €5 for any additional case.
Luggage Storage Services
Looking to store your bags for the day whilst you head out and do some last-minute sightseeing? Simply visit our partners at Stasher.com who can help you store your bags in 3500+ trusted Stashpoints in more than 860 cities worldwide.
Airport Lounges
If you don’t have that long a wait before your flight and you prefer to head straight to the airport we understand, however, as much as arriving at the airport with plenty of time before departure is sensible this often leaves you with a lot of time to kill before you fly. With an airport lounge you can put your feet up, away from the busy departure areas, and enjoy a bit of peace. Lounge passes include a selection of free drinks, snacks and reading material and most Lounges will have a TV, Wi-Fi and entertainment area. From only £15 per adult, a dash of VIP Lounge treatment at the airport offers great value for your money. Visit our partners at HolidayExtras where you’ll be able to book airport lounges at 22 UK airports as well as selected airport lounges abroad too.
