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I Booked This Cruise 48 Hours Before Sailing… Then Had to WALK to the Port 😳

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👁️ 695 views📅 3 months ago⏱️ 17:53
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog🥈Expert Creator
🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · Winter · 7 nightsFrom MiamiOccasional Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I literally booked it 48 hours before sailing, which is the cut off that you can book a cruise.

It was 2.7 miles. You know, you got to go around cars. There's no paved sidewalk the whole way.

It is doable. I don't recommend it, especially when you have a lot of luggage.

I'm on the ship, interior room. I don't care. I'm not home in the snow.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a cruise 48 hours before sailing if you need a last-minute option.
If you have mobility issues, note that the AA terminal is a long walk to the ship.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Booking a cruise last minute48 hours is the cutoff; you can book up to that point.
Getting to the port on timeAvoid walking with luggage; consider alternatives if traffic is bad.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to book a cruise 48 hours before sailing?
QHow do you handle transportation to the port during a marathon in Miami?
QWhat are the challenges of a last-minute cruise booking?

Topics Covered

Booking Process½ Happy BaconEmbarkation2½ Sad BaconCabin Interior2 Happy BaconPool Deck1½ Happy BaconPort Destination2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Coco Cay2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Coco Cay beach day
Miami2½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I booked this cruise just 48 hours before sailing… but getting to the ship turned into complete chaos. 😳🚢 Welcome back to Barely Packed! After a winter storm canceled my flight home, I made a last-minute decision to jump on Independence of the Seas — but marathon weekend traffic in Miami had other plans. What should have been a quick ride to the port turned into a 2.7-mile walk with my luggage just to make the ship in time! In this video: • Booking a cruise 48 hours before sailing • Brightline arrival and Miami traffic nightmare • Why Uber prices were INSANE • Walking 2.7 miles to the cruise terminal • First impressions onboard Independence of the Seas • CocoCay Day 2 plans Sometimes being barely packed pays off… but this day was definitely an adventure. 😅 👍 If you enjoy real cruise adventures, solo travel, and Royal Caribbean tips, make sure to subscribe and come along! 🛍️ Barely Packed merch: 👉 https://barely-packed.myshopify.com #royalcaribbean #independenceoftheseas #cruisevlog #cruisetips #barelypacked