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Cruise Excursion vs On Your Own

Professor Melissa
Professor Melissa
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👁️ 6K views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 1:02
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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's a great way to save money. It's a great way to have a better, more private experience, but there are some risks that come with it.

if you're at a cruiseport location and you hear that horn blow and you're not on the ship, you better hight tail it because that means the ship's about to leave.

I always return to the ship at least an hour and a half before the official return to ship time because many times cruiseport destination locations are off from ship time.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Return to the ship at least an hour and a half before the official return time to avoid missing it.
Be aware that cruiseport destinations may have different time zones than the ship.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the ship due to time confusionReturn to the ship at least an hour and a half before the official return time.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the risks of exploring on your own during port days?
QHow can you avoid missing the ship when going off on your own?

Topics Covered

Excursions1½ Sad Bacon

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Nassau
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YouTube Video Description

I usually go off on my own during port days, more freedom, better prices. But be careful… if you hear the ship’s horn, it’s about to leave! Here’s a quick tip every cruiser should know.