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Cruising Aruba & Curaçao with Marella Cruises

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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👁️ 14K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 57:29
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · Winter · 7 nightsFrom BarbadosVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Well, folks, I loved that excursion. I really did. The octopus Aruba staff are amazing.

Much better than the one we did in Bonire.

The ports of call on this cruise have been exceptional.

Food was generally good to very good with just the odd blip here and there.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider upgrading to the premium drinks package if you plan to drink a lot.
Book excursions through Caribbean Cruise Excursions for good value.
Use the TUI Navigate app to check onboard spend and bookings.
For disembarkation, pack essentials in hand luggage and use a hand towel to stop hangers rattling.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Claustrophobia in cavesAvoid tight, dark, moist spaces if you have an aversion to overheating or claustrophobia.
Solo travel logistics on excursionsBe prepared for limited time at stops and consider not leaving belongings unattended on beaches.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise Aruba and Curaçao with Marella Cruises?
QWhat are the pros and cons of the ship's dining and entertainment?
QHow does the disembarkation process work?
QWhat should solo travelers know about shore excursions?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing1 Sad BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconDining Specialty3½ Happy BaconDining Buffet2½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Aruba4 Happy Bacon
Top: VIP catamaran tour
Barbados3 Happy Bacon
Bonaire1½ Sad Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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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

In this docu-vlog you’ll be cruising Aruba & Curaçao with me and Marella Cruises (Discovery 2) before heading back to Barbados and my TUI Dreamliner flight where a cheeky upgrade looms! I’ll take you with me on my tours, show you what else you could do in the Caribbean, explore the immediate port areas, plus onboard Discovery 2 we’ll continue to experience the venues, all meals (including speciality dining), entertainment and facilities. Christmas has also arrived! I’ll then show you how you could spend time in Barbados in your last morning before the TUI Dreamliner experience back to the U.K. All this and much more! Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe and turn on notifications for bi-weekly cruise and travel vlogs plus my Monday night lives! Let’s follow each other on Facebook (jamiewrobins), X, Threads and Instagram @travelblogjamie. You can become an exclusive member / Patron at Patreon.com/travelblogjamie, have personalised videos made for you at Cameo.com/travelblogjamie and find my webpage at beacons.ai/travelblogjamie. #travelblogjamie #cruise #marella #caribbeancruise #cruiseship #travel