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Celebrity is our favourite cruise choice. We’ve rarely taken a ship’s excursion. I haven’t tested it since Covid but check here for anyone sailing on your cruise to meet online in advance but if not here, on another major online cruise info site, Celebrity had a strong meet and greet and roll call where fellow cruisers would offer to plan small customized group tours directly with local companies (sometimes the same as the ship’s choice) for a fraction of the ship’s cost (or more recently Facebook has individual sal groups which may or may not be less secure.). If joining a group, remember to be aware to do your own research to self assure that they’ve chosen a well reviewed company and don’t send money in advance. There was only once that we paid in advance directly to a well established company with a guaranteed refund if the ships plans changed and get you back to the ship on time. To be fair, also keep your commitment to the group as the price for each person depends on you showing up at the first meeting on board. We’ve met wonderful friends this way who want to do the same things.