For now, I am very disappointed with the shore excursions offered for my cruise Yokohama to Seoul.
There are three ports with no shore excursions listed at all. Either I missed them or they have not yet been loaded.
For all the other Japanese ports, there are three or four available. At least one of the shore excursions and sometimes two are in the #3 category which is out for me. There is usually at least one #1 which is mostly panoramic and getting off of the bus for pictures which I would rather not.
Almost all have one or two in the #2 category and those are the ones that I lean towards but there are not many options.
And they are expensive. Even with my discounts, they will cost me over $150 and a couple about $200. No hop on hop off buses are included.
Maybe more will be loaded since my cruise is still over 5 months away. And maybe they are higher because one does not tip in Japan so that tour guides are better paid.
I did book one for Mt Fuji yesterday which I am very happy with but I was surprised when the rep asked me about my age and if I felt that i could handle the walking and standing. She was very pleasant and respectful but this is the first time something like this happened. The description of the excursion says that persons with mobility issues should evaluate their ability to be on the excursion. Because of age, she assumed that I might have mobility issues which I do but I do not need a walker or wheelchair. She was being helpful and doing her job. I was not offended but very surprised. Never been asked about age and issues that being "elderly" might present. According to our government, I am in the elderly category. I am traveling alone (no kids or caregivers) so it might have raised a red flag. She was doing her job for both Norwegian and for me. She brought it to my attention that I am an "elderly" person traveling alone and this excursions required some walking and standing. I am glad for her concern. Better safe than sorry.