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BEWARE ⚠️ When a Port isn't a Port

Cruise Port Captain
Cruise Port Captain
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👁️ 568 views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 2:15
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the cruise lines advertise that the port is a major city but it actually isn't. They dock somewhere else

Venice is actually Triest. Now, if you don't know your Italian geography, let me warn you, Triest is 2 hours away from Venice.

Laavier... is also two hours away from Paris. And again, you're going to spend a lot of time in a coach on a day trip

Port Canaveral is an hour away from Orlando, best case scenario. So that's going to add into your entire experience.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the fine print to see the actual docking port
Use Google Maps to understand the distance between advertised city and actual port
Plan for extra transportation time when ports are inland or distant

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not realizing the actual port locationAlways check the fine print and use Google Maps to verify distances

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy do cruise lines advertise ports that aren't the actual docking locations?
QHow far are some advertised ports from the actual docking locations?

Topics Covered

Port Destination2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Beijing1½ Sad Bacon
La Havre2 Sad Bacon
Port Canaveral1½ Sad Bacon
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For multiple reasons, the ports advertised by the cruise lines are NOT the docking ports Beware with our tips to plan accordingly. Have questions? Drop us a comment. 👇👇👇We're happy to help #cruisetour #cruiselife #cruise #portdays #venice #ncl #paris #lahavre #portcanaveral