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👁️ 8K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 55:10
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & Advice🏅Authority CreatorSponsored
Caribbean · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm not a fan of them, obviously. Now, listen, we have a a sponsor, Mi Travel, so you can say what you will about my allegiances, but I will simply tell you sometimes the service you get with a great travel agent is absolutely worthwhile.

I always recommend for first- timers, you want to do a big new ship. And the reason why I say that is twofold. One, you want to do about a week on a cruise. Um, and you want to get the very, as a new cruiser, you don't know what you don't know.

It's a cutback. There's no doubt about it. the the the real crux of the issue is why is it straight up we want to save money we're doing this is there guest abuse I kind of go through this on the podcast kid um my thoughts are it's a cutback.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check Google Maps traffic before heading to the port to plan accordingly.
Use a VPN or computer to check in for your next cruise while on board.
For beach beds, consider Breezy Bay for better location and access.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to do for a first cruiseDo a big new ship for a week, get a blend of port and sea days, and work with a travel agent.
Budget for a cruiseFor two people, expect $3,000 to $5,000 depending on room configuration and time of year.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the benefits of booking on next cruise on board?
QHow much time should I allow for transit to the Miami port via Uber or Lift?
QWhat are the thoughts on the Freestyle Cup cutback?
QHow do I redeem the free diamond photo?
QWhat should a first-time cruiser do for a week-long cruise?

Topics Covered

Drink Package1½ Sad BaconBooking Process2 Happy BaconLoyalty Program½ Happy BaconService Crew1 Sad BaconPort Destination3 Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

San Juan, Puerto Rico1 Happy Bacon
New Orleans, Louisiana2 Happy Bacon
Miami, Florida1 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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