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The One Excursion I’ll Never Do Again (Although I Liked It)

Professor Melissa
Professor Melissa
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👁️ 6K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 11:43
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · WinterVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm Professor Melissa and welcome to my cruise pod

my personal anti buuck list experience which spoiler alert it's Hawa Falls in Puerto Plata Dominican Republic

I really enjoyed this excursion I thought it was a lot of fun it was an exciting Adventure but I don't ever want to do it again

I saw enough injuries to make me raise an eyebrow and with all the stuff that I do if something makes me side ey it there's some cause to it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Read reviews before booking any excursion
Ensure you have a degree of physical fitness for strenuous hikes
Wear appropriate clothing and water shoes for water activities
Be aware of overcrowding on popular excursions

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Physical fitness required for hikeSkip if you have mobility issues or health limitations; ensure moderate physical activity capability
Overcrowding and waitingBe prepared for crowded conditions and potential waits at water slides

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is on your anti-bucket list for cruise excursions?
QWhat should you know before doing the Damajagua Falls excursion?

Topics Covered

Excursions1½ Sad BaconPort DestinationMeh

Port Highlights

Puerto Plata1½ Sad Bacon
Top: Damajagua Falls
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

Some cruise excursions are unforgettable... and not always in a good way. In this video, we'll talk about the "anti-bucket list", meaning excursions that you took, and regretted, or maybe enjoyed but consider that activity a "one-and-done." Specifically, we will cover: 00:00 Intro and what we'll discuss 00:49 Excursions that cruisers haven't enjoyed 02:14 About the Damajagua Falls excursion in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic 03:17 Do I have to be physically fit to do the Damajagua Falls excursion? 04:50 Important things to know if you're doing the Damajagua Falls excursion (what to expect, what to wear, what kind of shoes to wear, etc.) 07:10 Is the Damajagua Falls excursion dangerous? 08:24 Is Damajagua Falls worth it? 08:49 Is Damajagua Falls scary? 10:17 Who should (and should not) do the Damajagua Falls excursion? I'd love to know if you have an "anti bucket list" cruise experience, or if you agree with me on the pros and cons of this specific one. Also, I have a blog post about this excursion right here: https://profmelissa.com/damajagua/ ------------------------------------------------ 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: / professormelissa Facebook: / profmelissacruises Instagram: / 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. ♥️