First-Time Mediterranean Cruise? What to Know About Itineraries, Ships & Shore Days
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I learned that the hard way, and I'll reveal exactly what it is in just a minute.
I absolutely love my Baltic cruise. I highly recommend it and I know everyone always gets excited about Mediterranean cruises, but take a look at Baltic options as well.
A closed loop cruise, on the other hand, starts and ends in the same city. This is what I strongly prefer.
My biggest advice here is to let go of brand loyalty.
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In this episode, we'll unpack the most important decisions you'll make when planning your Med sailing, from choosing between the culturally rich East or the classic West, to understanding why a closed-loop itinerary could save you time, money, and stress. Whether it’s Valletta, Malta’s magical harbor or the surprise charm of Valencia, Spain, the Mediterranean has a lot to offer cruisers. **Free Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide:** https://www.profmelissa.com/subscribe **Baltic Cruise Video Guide:** https://youtu.be/mPc4mH0r9F8?si=0wmpoHiH6GnWZhU_ **CHAPTERS** (0:28) Which is better, an Eastern or Western Mediterranean itinerary? (2:06) Is a Baltic cruise a better option than the Med? (3:12) Why does a closed-loop cruise save money on a Mediterranean cruise? (11:40) What should you pack (and not pack) for a Mediterranean cruise? (15:50) Which Mediterranean cruise ports are truly worth visiting, and which ones can you skip? (16:01) Valletta, Malta cruise port (19:11) Taormina, Sicily cruise port (21:50) La Goulette Tunis, Tunisia cruise port (24:47) Salerno, Italy (Pompeii) cruise port (26:56) Livorno, Italy (Florence & Pisa) cruise port (28:57) Valencia, Spain cruise port (29:54) Cruising from Barcelona, Spain (30:12) Why should you fly in two days early before a European cruise? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳️ Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳️ Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳️ Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳️ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳️ Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳️ Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳️ Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️