barely packed
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Welcome to barely packed! 🌍✈️🚢🎢🧳 Come along as I figure out cruise travel, ports, cabins, food, and travel logistics in real time—so you can see what it’s actually like. Most of my trips are cruises, but you’ll also find hotels, destinations, transportation, and the little details that can make travel feel overwhelming when you’re trying something new. I travel carry-on only, often cruise solo, and share the wins, mistakes, surprises, and honest experiences along the way. If you’ve ever searched for a cabin tour, wondered how a port really works, worried about getting from the airport to the ship, or wanted to know if something is actually worth your time, you’re in the right place. New adventures. Real experiences. No perfect travel required. Subscribe and come along.
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What Creators Are Saying About barely packed
Schooner Bar is a great place to hang out, get your favorite beverage, rehydrate. They have trivia in here. They have performances here.
MysteryShadow1969
If you don't want to deal with kids shenanigans on a cruise ship, do not go on a ship in the in the middle of the summer.
Tall Man's Cruise Adventures
These hotel chains at C are not your friends. They are forprofit businesses.
TravelYesOuiSi
And here we are years later enjoying a a real jacuzzi on board a really nice ship, Explorer of the Seas
Flourishing Frugal Living With Denoy
What we found was that actually when we were on the cruise, there was so much that we learned that we wish we had known before actually going on our very first Royal Caribbean cruise.
Jay and Karolina - Videos
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
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Value & Logistics
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What Creators Are Saying
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“I would do this again in a heartbeat. I loved it. I love just to have not get dressed for dinner and just go.”
“This ship is just special. And this cruise was actually very special to me.”
“It's been the most amazing amazing trip and this beautiful sunrise is just icing on the cake.”
“This trip has been everything and more than I could have ever imagined.”
“It has to be the best Windjammer um of any ship I've been on.”
“That was very unpleasant. There were so many people trying to squeeze through there and that was just insane.”
“My biggest regret that I had this trip of not packing was not having a zoom lens on my camera for when we went whale watching.”
“It was extremely stressful start to that cruise. Oh my gosh, I've never had port traffic that insane.”
“It was 2.7 miles. You know, you got to go around cars. There's no paved sidewalk the whole way.”
“I try not to fly in on the same day. I know I'm playing with fire when I do that. Highly do not do that.”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for barely packed.
Plan accordingly for the crepe station as lines can get very long quickly.
Use Surfside Eatery as a hidden gem to avoid crowds.
Carry only a carry-on and personal item to get off the ship earlier and avoid waiting for luggage.
If you want to do the water slides, do them in the morning before people go to Coco Cay to avoid lines.
If you want to avoid crowds at the pool, try the Surfside Eatery as a hidden gem.
Use packing cubes to stay organized.
Carry flip-flops when using the water slides to avoid burning your feet on the hot walkway.
Consider this cabin for solo travelers, but it may feel too small to share with someone else.
Videos (194)
43:52VlogWe Didn’t Expect This on Star of the Seas…
0:22VlogShark or Barracuda? Our Snorkel Surprise in St. Thomas 🐟😂🦈
3:38TourThe AquaDome on Royal Caribbean’s NEW Star of the Seas (Free Food & Hidden Spots)
0:42Ever wondered what the AquaDome looks like at 6 AM?”
26:34VlogOur First Day on Star of the Seas 🚢 (Icon Class Embarkation)
1:00🔥 Epic “TORQUE” Show on Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas | Must-See Performance!
3:02TourEmbassy Suites Orlando Airport Hotel Tour | Perfect Pre-Cruise Stay + Free Drinks & Breakfast!
0:47Epic Seafood Buffet on Star of the Seas 🍤🦞 | Royal Caribbean Cruise
3:42TourStar of the Seas Infinite Balcony Cabin Tour | Is It Worth It?
0:50The Scariest Walk at Sea | Crown’s Edge Star of the Seas
0:34Bartender’s Magic: The 1400 Cocktail | Star of the Seas
0:27The Real Star of the Seas? Bob the Robot!
0:48VlogStar of the Seas First-Ever Balloon Drop | 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise
33:05VlogFreedom of the Seas Solo Cruise 🚢 | CocoCay, Grand Turk & Puerto Plata
1:52TourIs a Freedom of the Seas Interior Cabin Worth It? | Room 1365 Tour
0:17Up, Up & Away at CocoCay! 🎈 | Perfect Day in Paradise 🏝️
0:34Freedom of the Seas Arriving in Miami at Dawn | Cruise Ship Morning Views 🛳️🌃
0:40Freedom of the Seas 🎰 Quick Smoke Free Casino Walkthrough
26:54VlogSolo Back-to-Back Cruise on Freedom of the Seas
0:30VlogPacked pools, good vibes, and endless fun… this is sail away on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas
2:43TourFreedom of the Seas Balcony Cabin 6660 | Is This Room Worth It?
0:19🚢 Sea day = pool day on Freedom of the Seas!
0:48Tips🛳️ Taino Bay Cruise Port In Puerto Plata —Things To Do Without Ever Leaving The Port!
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