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Cruise Day in Ensenada: Shopping Tips, Ship Food & Cruise Memories πŸ›³οΈπŸ‡²πŸ‡½

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πŸ‘οΈ 361 viewsπŸ“… 11 months ago⏱️ 22:07
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We're in Insanada on the Navigator of the Seas and the Radiance is here, the Carnival Radiance.

I would recommend going on either one for a quick 3-day vacation down to Insanada.

I definitely had a great time. Um, last time I was on Royal Caribbean was Vision of the Seas 20 years ago, and I am definitely looking forward to a another Royal Caribbean.

Even if everything isn't perfect, it's still your vacation. Make it a great one.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Walk from the ship to town instead of taking a shuttle; it's about 10-15 minutes and flat.
βœ“Have small bills for shopping in Ensenada to make negotiation easier.
βœ“Do not bring fruit off the ship; they have a fruit sniffing dog and will confiscate it.
βœ“Do not buy weapons or replicas in Ensenada shops, as they are not allowed on the ship.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Walking from ship to town β€” It's a flat, easy walk about 10-15 minutes; no need for shuttle unless mobility issues.
Bringing food off the ship β€” Do not bring fruit; eat on the ship or in port, but don't take food off.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich is better, Carnival or Royal Caribbean?
QWhat are the shopping tips for Ensenada?
QWhat is the food like on the ship?

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Join the Lido Hoppers for a fun, reflective, and food-filled cruise day in Ensenada aboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas – with a special cameo by Carnival Radiance! πŸŽ‰ Rep the Lido Life! Our new merch store is open β€” shop it like it’s embarkation day: https://lidohoppers.myspreadshop.com/ Buy us a coffee to help fuel more content! https://buymeacoffee.com/lidohoppers πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ We kick off in Ensenada, where Christina shares a PSA about how easy it is to walk from the ship to the shops. πŸ₯“ Back onboard, we fuel up with breakfast before getting scenic shots of both Navigator and Radiance. ⛴️ Tony shares a personal story about their very first balcony cabinβ€”back when Radiance was the Carnival Victory! πŸ›οΈ We head into town for local shopping, where Christina gives a Lido Lowdown on why small bills are a must when haggling. πŸ” Back on the ship, it’s time for Johnny Rockets burgers & cheese fries, a visit to the Windjammer bar, and a chat about those cruise straws. 🐸 We even hide some of our signature frogs (our twist on cruise ducks!) before wrapping up in our cabin with a laugh over a mystery towel animal and a final review of Navigator of the Seas β€” our first Royal sailing in over 20 years! Whether you're team Carnival or team Royal, or just here for the food, tips, and cruise vibes β€” this one’s for you! #NavigatorOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CarnivalRadiance #EnsenadaCruise #LidoHoppers #CruiseVlog #JohnnyRockets #CruiseTips #CruiseThrowback #RoyalVsCarnival As an Amazon affiliate we earn a small commission on items that you purchase at no additional cost to you. This helps our channel grow. Thank you in advance! Video Equipment Used to Make this Video: βœ… DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - https://amzn.to/3QQwKM6 βœ… DJI Battery Handle - https://amzn.to/3FKOmXo βœ… DJI Mic 2 Bluetooth Microphone - https://amzn.to/42byiFN βœ… DJI Osmo Mini Tripod - https://amzn.to/4iN8qqT βœ… Ulanzi Extendable Tripod - https://amzn.to/4jacSQb βœ… Magnetic Mount - https://amzn.to/4iFPUAu βœ… DJI Osmo Case - https://amzn.to/3FHeRgu πŸŽ₯ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cruise vlogs and honest reviews! #NavigatoroftheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseVlog πŸ“Œ Chapters: 00:00 – PSA: Walking from Ship to Shops in Ensenada 00:30 – Scenic Walk & Photo Opportunities 01:04 – Breakfast Onboard Navigator of the Seas 01:40 – Carnival Radiance: Our First Balcony Cruise Throwback 02:31 – Royal vs Carnival: Which Is Better? 03:30 – What We Miss on Navigator (Shack's & Guy’s Burgers) 04:00 – Navigator’s Perks: Size, FlowRider & Activities 04:54 – Comparing Kids' Activities: Rock Wall vs Ropes Course 05:35 – Both Ships Are Great Weekend Getaways 05:54 – Cruise Tip: Don’t Bring Fruit Off the Ship 06:27 – Exploring Ensenada’s Market & Flagpole Views 06:50 – Lido Lowdown: Bring Small Bills for Shopping 07:15 – Shopping Tip: Don’t Buy Restricted Items 07:48 – Back Onboard: Mystery Towel Animal in the Cabin 08:13 – Johnny Rockets Lunch: Spicy Houston Burger Review 09:32 – Comparing Johnny Rockets to Guy’s Burger 10:02 – Drink Review: Real Straws & Handcrafted Margaritas 10:47 – Hanging Out at the Windjammer Bar 11:48 – Relaxing on Deck with Scenic Views 12:36 – Hello from the Helipad! Sea Lions, Views & Breezes 13:24 – Post-Trivia Walk Around the Ship 13:53 – Cruise Ducks? Noβ€”Lido Hoppers' Signature Frogs! 14:31 – Playmakers Nacho Review 14:57 – Boleros Bar Drink Review: Coconut Mojito & Malibu Sunrise 15:42 – Sailaway from Ensenada in the Cosmopolitan Club 16:44 – Final Thoughts: Last Night on Navigator of the Seas 17:27 – Christina’s Honest Review & First Impressions 18:12 – Tony’s Take: FlowRider, Promenade & Missed Casino Fun 19:47 – Bar Reviews: Schooner, R Bar, Bamboo Room & More 20:45 – Carnival vs Royal: Which Is Right for You? 21:38 – Final Thoughts: Make the Most of Every Cruise 21:47 – Outro & See You Next Time!