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Christmas Day DISASTER in the Philippines! | Norwegian Spirit Asia Cruise!

Mer Cruises Solo
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👁️ 16K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 24:01
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What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog🥈Expert Creator
🧍 Best for SoloAsia · Winter · 14 nightsFrom TaiwanVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I have never experienced so much rockiness on a ship in my life it was insane

this is the first time I've ever been to this PT I may never come here again but the logistics and just how this played out is just not it's not efficient

I am perfectly happy coming back to the ship spending the day on board

I have zero complaints and so so chill going to get my book out do a little bit of reading enjoy this warm weather

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Be prepared for tender delays and plan accordingly
✓Consider staying on the ship if port logistics are problematic
✓Check if tours are cancelled before committing time

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Tender operations can cause significant delays — Build extra time into your schedule and be flexible
Port may not be walkable or have much to do — Research port amenities beforehand and consider staying onboard

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens when tender operations go wrong?
QHow should you handle a port day that doesn't go as planned?
QWhat are the challenges of visiting a new port for the cruise line?

Topics Covered

Excursions2½ Sad BaconService Crew1 Happy BaconLoyalty Program3 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Sad BaconPort Destination2½ Sad BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconDining Specialty3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Camau2½ Sad Bacon
Top: Vegan City on your own
Currimao2½ Sad Bacon
Manila
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YouTube Video Description↓

Sometimes plans don't work out the way you expect! Watch this video to see how everything I planned for Christmas Day in the port of Currimao, Philippines goes all wrong! This was the NCL Spirit's first visit to the port of Currimao, and things went wrong from the start... Despite the mishaps and missing out on a shore excursion, I still had an enjoyable day. Issues like this happen sometimes while crusing - especially in tender ports - and you have to be able to adjust and move on and make the best of your situation, and that's exactly what we did! We end the day with a delicious dinner at Onda by Scarpetta, the Italian restaurant onboard! Follow @TravelWithBen121 to see his videos on this same cruise and get his perspective! ---------------------------- Also follow me on: ⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mer.cruises.solo?igsh=bDQ4Yzh6NnIwdjR5&utm_source=qr ⭐️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557939269892&mibextid=LQQJ4d ⭐️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mer.cruises.solo?_t=8iyjrVMz7ug&_r=1 ⭐️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mer.cruises.solo 📧 Email: mer.cruises.solo@gmail.com ---------------------------- 🎬 Filmed with: 📸 DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (https://amzn.to/47plA8B) 📹 DJI Osmo Action 4 (https://amzn.to/4e1tOpZ) 📹 Sony ZV-1F (https://amzn.to/40mnpB7) 📱 iPhone 14 Pro Max 🎶 Music: Epidemic Sound (https://share.epidemicsound.com/xetgrd)