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I Cruise The World's "Most Popular" Small Ship Line: Windstar

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πŸ‘οΈ 428K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 16:06
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
🧍 Best for SoloNorthern_europe · 11 nightsFrom EdinburghVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I wanted to see if going even smaller was even better so I booked myself on an 11 night Windstar star Pride lands of the midnight Suns

the so-called balcony was Tiny it wasn't a balcony at all and this was the first of the trade-offs the compromises coming to roost

I did find the food was great to be honest was probably just enough options so a bit of a trade-off but not terrible in the end

I found much more challenging and particularly as a solar traveler I realized that you needed to be really outgoing to integrate

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Choose a port-intensive itinerary for small ship cruising
βœ“Be prepared for limited evening entertainment and socialize actively
βœ“Consider the trade-offs of small ship amenities versus destination access

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Seasickness on smaller ships β€” Be prepared for more movement and choppy seas
Socializing on small ships β€” Need to be outgoing to integrate due to limited diversions

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs going on a smaller ship better than larger ones?
QWhat are the trade-offs of small ship cruising?
QWould the creator recommend Windstar's small ship line?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route3 Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1Β½ Sad BaconCabin Balcony2Β½ Sad BaconDining Specialty3 Happy BaconPool Deck1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Bergen3 Happy Bacon
Top: Mount Ulriken cable car
Edinburgh3Β½ Happy Bacon
Guadeloupe2Β½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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YouTube Video Description↓

After loving recent cruises on 600 and 700 passenger ships, like Oceania Insignia, Azamara Quest and Seabourn Encore, I wanted to see if going ever smaller was even better, so I booked myself on an 11-night Windstar Star Pride β€œLands of the Midnight Suns”. Now this ship only holds 312 passengers, and they claim to be the market leading small ship line and have both these yacht style engine-driven ships that I went on, but they also have sailing vessels as well. For bonus & exclusive content (including videos, articles, eBooks and more) become a channel member or patron: --------------------------------------------------- * Patreon Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers * YouTube Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join Check out my cruise-themed T-shirts and products: --------------------------------------------------- * T-Shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore * Mugs, notebooks, hoodies etc: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/tipsfortravellers?ref_id=22354 My social media: --------------------------------------------------- * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers * Instagram: http://www.instgram.com/garybembridge * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 101 cruises I have done to date. #cruisetips #CruisingTips #cruisetipsandtricks 00:00 Start 01:18 Dining Trade Offs 05:30 Excursion Trade Offs 06:22 Facilities Trade Offs 08:17 Activities Trade Offs 10:30 Passenger Trade Offs