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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm doing two cruises. Wednesday I'm doing a crossing well you shouldn't really call it crossing a cruise.

I don't have one. I'm not a big fan of MSE.

Layers, layers, layers, and make sure you have a good kind of raincoat, ideally with a hood.

The bidding process is very so almost no cruise lines these days do just upgrade people um out of the goodness of their heart.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use layers and a raincoat with a hood for Iceland weather.
Check the Gig Sky cell at sea service for alternative internet on cruises.
For Alaska, consider one-way itineraries or land stays to avoid repetitive ports.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What happens if you need a call of nature on an Antarctic Zodiac cruise?It is forbidden on land; the expedition team will return you to the ship if needed.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is your favorite MSE ship or two and why?
QAny thoughts on Explorer 3 and Dex 6? We booked an OT3 and I was wondering what you thought the odds that we might get an upgrade.
QDo you think the new sweet deck that Azamar is adding is a plus?
QWhich company would you advise for a Nile cruise with my children?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route3 Happy BaconKids Family½ Happy BaconDining Main1 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1 Sad BaconValue Pricing1 Happy BaconShip Condition½ Happy BaconExcursions2½ Happy BaconPort Destination2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Athens1 Sad Bacon
Iceland3½ Happy Bacon
Skagway2½ Happy Bacon
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How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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