Pittsburgh PA Shore Excursions & Cruise Port Schedule

Q: Why book shore excursions with Cool Shore Excursions instead of my cruise line?

You often pay less than for a similar tour through the ship, and you choose from every tour in port instead of the ship’s shortlist. You keep the same peace of mind: Guaranteed Return to Ship, free cancellation on most tours and help 24/7.

Q: How do I find shore excursions that fit my cruise?

Pick your cruise line, ship and sail date in the cruise finder. Your cruise page shows every day of your trip, the hours your ship is in Pittsburgh PA, and the tours for that day: close to port, quick tours and visitor favorites.

Q: Can I book for a group, children or someone with limited mobility?

Yes. Groups can book online, up to each tour’s limit. For groups of 10 or more, call us and our group bookings team will help. Each tour page lists its age limits, child prices and accessibility details. If you need to check something specific, call us before you book.

Q: Do I earn rewards on shore excursions?

Yes. Shore excursions earn rewards like every booking you make directly with Cool Shore Excursions, and you can spend them on your next trip. See how rewards work.

Q: What does Guaranteed Return to Ship mean?

Book a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard. If a delay on that tour ever makes you miss your ship, Cool Shore Excursions pays to get you to the ship’s next port of call, including a hotel if you need one.

Q: How much time should I leave before all-aboard?

Pick a tour that ends at least an hour before all-aboard (all-aboard is usually 30 to 60 minutes before your ship sails). Your cruise page shows the hours your ship is in Pittsburgh PA, and each tour page shows how long the tour lasts. Booking two tours on the same day? Leave at least an hour between them. Book this way and our Guaranteed Return to Ship has you covered.

Q: What if my ship arrives late or its hours in port change?

Change your tour yourself under Bookings in your account, or call us any time. We’ll move you to a time that fits your new hours, and if none does, you get a full refund, except on bookings marked All Sales Final.

Q: What if my ship skips Pittsburgh PA?

If your cruise line cancels the stop in Pittsburgh PA, for weather or a change of itinerary, you get a full refund with no fees or, if you prefer, the same amount toward an excursion at another port of call. Bookings marked All Sales Final are not refunded.

Q: Where do I meet my tour?

Most tours start within walking distance of the cruise piers. The exact meeting point is in your booking confirmation.

Q: What should I bring ashore?

Your cruise card and a photo ID: you need both to get back on board. Bring your booking confirmation (on your phone is fine), comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat and a little cash for tips.

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Essential Pittsburgh Experience - The One Tour to Take

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Essential Pittsburgh Experience - The One Tour to Take

Pittsburgh is One of the Koolest Cities on Planet Earth...and the Mission of Pittsburgh's Best Tour Guide will be to convince you why! You will...

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Black & Ghost Tour

Join us on this walking history tour with a spooky twist! Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! Get to see outstanding historic landmarks (often beautifully...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Pittsburgh Segway Tour

Top Rated Tour On Cool Shore Excursions Historical Guided Narrated Tours of Pittsburgh on A Segway Personal Transporter. Experience Pittsburgh while learning about unique History...

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Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh

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Best of the Burgh Walking Tour of Pittsburgh

Join us in this urban adventure where we'll show you some memorable sites, accompanied by a great narrative that will give you a profound understanding...

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Pittsburgh Cultural District Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game

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Pittsburgh Cultural District Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game

We've turned Pittsburgh Cultural District into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Your PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Pittsburgh Cultural...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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Pittsburgh Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, & More

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Pittsburgh Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, & More

Explore Pittsburgh's rich history while tasting a delightful selection of sweet treats including almond torte donuts, French pastries, and Turkish baklava. The adventure kicks off...

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Echoes from the Iron Forge: Pittsburgh Phantoms Ghost Tour

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Echoes from the Iron Forge: Pittsburgh Phantoms Ghost Tour

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Holiday Lights Tour

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Black & Gold Pittsburgh History Tour for Sports Fans

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Black & Gold Pittsburgh History Tour for Sports Fans

Our tour for sports fans! Welcome to the City of Champions! Six Super Bowl Rings, 5 World Series Pennants, and 5 Stanley Cups are just...

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Outdoor Escape Room in Pittsburgh - Deutschtown

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Outdoor Escape Room in Pittsburgh - Deutschtown

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Pittsburgh's Deutschtown. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime...

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Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

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Pittsburgh Bar Hunt: Party Through Pittsburgh Bar Crawl

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Wigle Whiskey Rebellion Distillery Tour

Pittsburgh was the birthplace of American Whiskey! Landmark Distillery, Wigle Whiskey, re-ignited Pittsburgh's whiskey tradition. A twice nominated James Beard Semi-Finalist and 7 years as...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob - Two Visions of Frank Lloyd Wright

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Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob - Two Visions of Frank Lloyd Wright

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Whiskey Rebellion & Prohibition Tour

Our cocktail tour! From the mill to the still, whiskey has been a cornerstone in Pittsburgh's history. Come downtown for our whiskey tour where you...

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Bike the Burgh Tour

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Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings

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Downtown Pittsburgh Hidden Gems Food Tour with 5 Food Tastings

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Pittsburgh Signature Guided Brewery Tour

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Pittsburgh Signature Guided Brewery Tour

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Beers in the Burgh: Pittsburgh Brewery Walk

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Beers in the Burgh: Pittsburgh Brewery Walk

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Award-winning Local Pittsburgh Food Tour

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Award-winning Local Pittsburgh Food Tour

This local, award-winning Burgh Bits and Bites food tour of the Strip District is a behind-the-counter look at a variety of eateries in Pittsburgh's historic...

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Sightseeing on your Own Private Boat with Guide

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Sightseeing on your Own Private Boat with Guide

The longest running private luxury boat tour in Pittsburgh that won't break your pocketbook. In business since 2008. You may also bring your own food,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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FALLINGWATER - America's UNESCO World Heritage Masterpiece!

Pittsburgh, USA

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FALLINGWATER - America's UNESCO World Heritage Masterpiece!

Fallingwater stands as one of the greatest architectural triumphs of the 20th Century. There simply is no other building like it on Planet Earth. This...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh Admission Ticket

Pittsburgh, USA

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Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh Admission Ticket

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational...

45 to 90 minutes

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Private Pittsburgh Panorama: A Journey Through Iconic Landscapes

Pittsburgh, USA

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Private Pittsburgh Panorama: A Journey Through Iconic Landscapes

A Journey Through Iconic Landscapes! Explore Pittsburgh’s stunning skyline, scenic riverfronts, historic landmarks, and picturesque city streets on a memorable private journey. From breathtaking views...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Pittsburgh by Operation City Quest

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Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Pittsburgh by Operation City Quest

Use our app to explore Pittsburgh in this fun scavenger hunt! Use the app to find things around the city in any order you'd like,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Pittsburgh by Wacky Walks

Pittsburgh, USA

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Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Pittsburgh by Wacky Walks

Wacky Walks in Pittsburgh is a royal themed scavenger hunt done using an app on your phone! During the game you will hunt for items...

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Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour

Pittsburgh, USA

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Pittsburgh's Downtown Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour

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Pittsburgh PA Cruise Port Schedule

Pittsburgh PA cruise port schedule through September 2029.

Day	Ship	Cruise	Passengers
Friday Jul 16, 2027	ACL American Melody	15 Night Alton IL, Paducah KY, Henderson KY, Louisville KY, Madison IN, Cincinnati OH, Maysville KY & Marietta OH Cruise	182
Saturday Jul 17, 2027	ACL American Melody	15 Night Marietta OH, Maysville KY, Cincinnati OH, Madison IN, Louisville KY, Henderson KY & Paducah KY Cruise	182
Sunday Jul 25, 2027	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Madison IN, Cincinnati OH & Marietta OH Cruise	182
Tuesday Jul 27, 2027	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Wheeling WV, Marietta OH, Cincinnati OH & Madison IN Cruise	182
Tuesday Aug 10, 2027	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Madison IN, Cincinnati OH & Marietta OH Cruise	182
Thursday Aug 12, 2027	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Wheeling WV, Marietta OH, Cincinnati OH & Madison IN Cruise	182
Thursday Aug 26, 2027	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Madison IN, Cincinnati OH & Marietta OH Cruise	182
Saturday Aug 28, 2027	ACL American Symphony	15 Night Marietta OH, Maysville KY, Cincinnati OH, Madison IN, Louisville KY, Henderson KY & Paducah KY Cruise	182
Sunday Jul 23, 2028	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Madison IN, Cincinnati OH & Marietta OH Cruise	182
Tuesday Jul 25, 2028	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Wheeling WV, Marietta OH, Cincinnati OH & Madison IN Cruise	182
Tuesday Aug 8, 2028	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Madison IN, Cincinnati OH & Marietta OH Cruise	182
Thursday Aug 10, 2028	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Wheeling WV, Marietta OH, Cincinnati OH & Madison IN Cruise	182
Thursday Aug 24, 2028	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Madison IN, Cincinnati OH & Marietta OH Cruise	182
Saturday Aug 26, 2028	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Wheeling WV, Marietta OH, Cincinnati OH & Madison IN Cruise	182
Sunday Aug 27, 2028	ACL American Melody	8 Night Wheeling WV, Marietta OH, Cincinnati OH & Madison IN Cruise	182
Saturday Sep 9, 2028	ACL American Melody	8 Night Madison IN, Cincinnati OH & Marietta OH Cruise	182
Saturday Sep 9, 2028	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Madison IN, Cincinnati OH & Marietta OH Cruise	182
Monday Sep 11, 2028	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Wheeling WV, Marietta OH, Cincinnati OH & Madison IN Cruise	182
Monday Sep 25, 2028	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Madison IN, Cincinnati OH & Marietta OH Cruise	182
Wednesday Sep 27, 2028	ACL American Symphony	15 Night Marietta OH, Maysville KY, Cincinnati OH, Madison IN, Louisville KY, Henderson KY & Paducah KY Cruise	182
Tuesday Jul 24, 2029	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Madison IN, Cincinnati OH & Marietta OH Cruise	182
Thursday Jul 26, 2029	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Wheeling WV, Marietta OH, Cincinnati OH & Madison IN Cruise	182
Thursday Aug 9, 2029	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Madison IN, Cincinnati OH & Marietta OH Cruise	182
Saturday Aug 11, 2029	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Wheeling WV, Marietta OH, Cincinnati OH & Madison IN Cruise	182
Saturday Aug 25, 2029	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Madison IN, Cincinnati OH & Marietta OH Cruise	182
Monday Aug 27, 2029	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Wheeling WV, Marietta OH, Cincinnati OH & Madison IN Cruise	182
Monday Sep 10, 2029	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Madison IN, Cincinnati OH & Marietta OH Cruise	182
Wednesday Sep 12, 2029	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Wheeling WV, Marietta OH, Cincinnati OH & Madison IN Cruise	182
Wednesday Sep 26, 2029	ACL American Symphony	8 Night Madison IN, Cincinnati OH & Marietta OH Cruise	182
Friday Sep 28, 2029	ACL American Symphony	15 Night Marietta OH, Maysville KY, Cincinnati OH, Madison IN, Louisville KY, Henderson KY & Paducah KY Cruise	182

Frequently Asked Questions

Why book shore excursions with Cool Shore Excursions instead of my cruise line?

How do I find shore excursions that fit my cruise?

Can I book for a group, children or someone with limited mobility?

Do I earn rewards on shore excursions?

What does Guaranteed Return to Ship mean?

How much time should I leave before all-aboard?

What if my ship arrives late or its hours in port change?

What if my ship skips Pittsburgh PA?

Where do I meet my tour?

What should I bring ashore?

Who do I contact if something goes wrong on the day?

Can I cancel my shore excursion?

What if my tour is canceled because of the weather?

Can I change my shore excursion after booking?

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Yes, Cool Shore Excursions is a legit business. We are a registered travel and excursion booking platform based in Florida, serving customers worldwide. We hold active licenses with the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and maintain strong customer ratings across major review platforms.

On Trustpilot, we maintain a high rating, with users frequently praising our guides’ professionalism, the quality of our local tours, and our customer support. We are officially registered with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) as a professionally licensed travel agency with an A+ rating. In addition to stellar Trustpilot & BBB ratings, we feature tour reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Viator and TripAdvisor

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