transportation from trip to city without tour

[Tess and Pal]

Does Princess offer any type of transportation into cities without taking guided tours? I know sometimes cruise lines don't offer them on their excursion list, but once on ship they become available. We are cruising on Princess for the ny eve panama canal trip and want to know if there is transportation to the old city without a guided walking tour. Thanks so much. New member to cruise critic, but don't know why I waited so long!

[paul929207]

In some ports, a shuttle is provided. Sometimes it is offered by the port/city and there is no charge. Other times Princess arranges it. Then there is a cost. Usually about $5 per person each way.

[Colo Cruiser]

Most of the time you are on your own.

[Pam in CA]

Does Princess offer any type of transportation into cities without taking guided tours? I know sometimes cruise lines don't offer them on their excursion list, but once on ship they become available. We are cruising on Princess for the ny eve panama canal trip and want to know if there is transportation to the old city without a guided walking tour. Thanks so much. New member to cruise critic, but don't know why I waited so long!

It all depends on the port and which "old city" you're referring to. And, Princess offers different itineraries that include the Panama Canal so it's difficult to answer your question. Usually, Princess makes it easy for you to go to the entrance to the port but after that, you're on your own. The ports are aware of this and you can expect taxis, tour vans, etc. ready, willing and able to take you anywhere you want to go... for a fee.