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Cruising on the Sapphire Princess & Vacations Can Be Murder

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👁️ 1 views📅 3 months ago⏱️ 32:54
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Mediterranean · Spring

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's a classic Mitch size cruise ship. um that carries about 2,700 passengers and this sailing is completely full.

We went to Albania and I've never been to Albania before surrounding it was it was really interesting.

The only time I I actually saw it we we have uh booked reservations in the um restaurant in the s in the Santa Fe restaurant and but last night we came back too late for that that reservation.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use private transfers for convenience when traveling to the cruise port.
Have a mobile device or smart device for reconfirmations and logistics.
Arrive at the cruise port ahead of time to avoid missing the ship.
Plan tender logistics accordingly if your destination requires it.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the cruise due to travel delaysAlways try to be at the port ahead of time and consider an overnight stay before the cruise.
Not having a mobile device for reconfirmationsEnsure you have a mobile device or smart device for WhatsApp and email reconfirmations.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like sailing on the Sapphire Princess in the Mediterranean?
QWhat are some highlights of the ports visited on this cruise?
QHow crowded is the ship and how does the crew manage it?

Topics Covered

Embarkation1½ Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Happy BaconShip Condition2½ Happy BaconDining Buffet1 Happy BaconDining Main1½ Happy BaconPool Deck1 Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Albania3 Happy Bacon
Valletta, Malta3½ Happy Bacon
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Rome1½ Happy Bacon
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Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2111088/fan_mail/new) My co-host, Travel Expert Onanta Forbes is sailing on the Sapphire Princess stopping at various spots along the Mediterranean, so we'll catch up with her on this week's show to get the highlights. And then we'll dive into the world of Dark Tourism and talk to the author of a new book called Vacations Can Be Murder (https://vacationscanbemurder.weebly.com/) ,  A True Crime Lover’s Travel Guide to the Mid-Atlantic States. It's the second of a multi-volume series covering the U.S. and beyond for those who enjoy reading about true crime, law enforcement, the paranormal, and/or tombstone travel.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randyu)