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Smart Cruisers Have Stopped Staying On The Ship in Port. Here’s Why!

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👁️ 56K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 9:13
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Many cruisers I meet tell me a main reason they don't get off in a port is they've been before or are due to come back on another cruise and they'll explore it then.

However, what they don't consider is it could be their last chance to ever explore that port.

Those are the things I personally remember and talk about after those trips.

Ports make the unique, irreplaceable experiences that we will all remember and talk about.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider that a port visit might be your last chance to explore it due to global changes.
Get off the ship to support local businesses and help keep ports welcoming to cruise ships.
Remember that port experiences create lasting memories that outweigh quiet ship days.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy do smart cruisers stop staying on the ship in port?
QWhat are the risks of skipping port days?
QHow can getting off the ship benefit local communities?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Santorini2½ Happy Bacon
Haiti2½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Are you missing out on what could be the best — and possibly last — experiences of your cruising life by staying on the ship on port days? In an earlier video, (https://youtu.be/_M2XW3no2qc0 ) I revealed why more and more smart cruisers are choosing to stay onboard when docked. That sparked huge debate — so now I’ve gone back to question if I was wrong. Could skipping ports lead to one of your biggest cruising regrets? In this I explore the surprising reasons why you might want to rethink staying onboard, and why that “I’ll visit next time” mindset could mean missing out forever. Watch before your next cruise — it could change how you see port days forever. WATCH NEXT: Smart Cruisers Stay On Board On Port Days More Than Ever. Here’s Why: https://youtu.be/_M2XW3no2qc 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: --------------------------------------------------- * TeePublic Store: https://tipsfortravellers.dashery.com * Teespring Store: https://tips-for-travellers-youtube.creator-spring.com * Fourthwall: https://gary-bembridge-1-shop.fourthwall.com Book Cruise Port Excursions * Shore Excursions Group: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/shoreexcursions use the code "TFT5" to get 5% off My social media: --------------------------------------------------- * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers * Instagram: http://www.instagram.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 120 cruises I have done to date. #cruisetips #CruisingTips #CruiseTipsAndTricks