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Mediterranean Cruise Ports: Cruise Tips | Royal Caribbean

The Weekend Cruiser
The Weekend Cruiser
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👁️ 25K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 11:58
What This Creator Said
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Mediterranean · 8 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I have been on Royal Caribbean's vision of the Seas for a eight night cruise in the Western Mediterranean

I got stung by a jellyfish so come to find out this was jellyfish Central Beach and they were everywhere

I chose not to get off the ship I cried uncle and said I need a port day or a sea day

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get off early to secure a good spot at beaches
Research beaches in Ibiza for options
Dress appropriately when visiting churches
Plan ahead for transportation options at ports

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting stung by jellyfishCheck for jellyfish before entering water, choose beaches with nicer sand
Long lines at attractionsVisit later in the afternoon to avoid crowds

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the ports like on a Western Mediterranean cruise?
QWhat should I do at each port?
QHow can I avoid crowds at popular sites?

Topics Covered

Excursions1½ Happy BaconPort Destination2 Happy BaconShip Condition1 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Ajaccio, Corsica1 Happy Bacon
Cartagena, Spain2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Day trip to Murcia
Ibiza, Spain2 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I just completed my first Western Mediterranean Cruise and wanted to share with you quick cruise tips I learned from 5 differnet cruise ship ports in the Mediterranean while sailing on Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas. *Hop-on Hop Off Bus Info:* https://track.flexlinkspro.com/g.ashx?foid=2.5013340.13178278&trid=1257621.199558&foc=11&fot=9999&fos=2&fobs=370485&fobs3=2.5013340.13178278 0:00 Intro 1:00 Ajaccio, Corsica 3:05 Palma de Mallorca 6:00 Ibiza, Spain 8:04 Cartagena, Spain 10:15 Valencia, Spain *Best AMAZON Purchases for a Cruise* (Affiliate Links): 1) 65W Travel Charger: https://amzn.to/39PDIP8 2) 10 Ft., 4 in 1 Universal Charing Cord: https://amzn.to/3juRh8j 3) Portable Laptop Monitor: https://amzn.to/3TayWht 4) Travel Size Sunscreen (3oz. for planes): https://amzn.to/3tXZYhy 5) European Travel Plug Adapter: https://amzn.to/3RVsDN4