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Live Cruise Q & A # 36. How Do You Prepare For Christmas When You Are Cruising

Ken Goes Cruising
Ken Goes Cruising
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👁️ 827 views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 1:11:25
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I think just getting away from everything. We've had a difficult few months.

I'm looking forward to some warmer weather. I know we won't get it for the first few days.

We're meeting friends in Lisbon. We're meeting friends in Madiraa. And we're meeting friends in Las Palmas.

I would probably say that overall princess. I think so because well because some of the service on Oceanana was a bit iffy.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check drinks package prices on the first day and guesstimate if it's worth it.
Book a guaranteed cabin at a higher grade to ensure you get a cabin you'll be happy with.
Use the cruise calculator on their website to compare value for money for piano cruises.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Deciding whether to buy a drinks packageDo research on the first day, look at menus, and guesstimate based on port days and sea days.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do you prepare for Christmas when you are cruising?
QWhat are you most looking forward to on your next cruise?
QWhich of your cruises in 2025 provided the best service and value for money?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing1 Happy BaconBooking Process4 Happy BaconCabin Interior2½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony3½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconDrink Package3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Lisbon3½ Happy Bacon
Southampton2½ Happy Bacon
Tilbury1½ Sad Bacon
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