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I took a cruise to Europe and it was NOTHING like I expected: here's why

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👁️ 97K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 11:32
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Mediterranean · 7 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

my European Cruise experience was not at all what I initially expected and it quickly became my favorite destination to cruise in the world

I realized that all of the ports even the touristy spots offered authentic experiences

I had the lowest expectations for Mykonos Greece after realizing how touristy the island could be but this ended up being one of my favorite ports I visited all summer

the second benefit of cruising to Europe is the Fantastic value cruises in my opinion always offer a great value for a vacation

Creator's Tips & Advice

Budget roughly twenty dollars for food in port each day to try local cuisine
Disembark the ship early in port to avoid crowds
Choose itineraries with little travel time from port to city to avoid exhaustion

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Only having eight hours to spend in amazing destinationsChoose itineraries with little travel time from port to city
Spending more time on the cruise ship than in portDisembark early to maximize port time
Navigating around thousands of other passengers in busy portsVisit ports early in the morning to avoid crowds

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does cruising to Europe compare to a land-based vacation?
QWhat are the benefits and drawbacks of a European cruise?
QIs a European cruise a good way to see multiple destinations efficiently?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

akarduna4 Happy Bacon
Bilbao4 Happy Bacon
Crete4 Happy Bacon
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