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Sky Princess Embarkation & Ship Tour | We Moved Onto a Cruise Ship for 4 Months! European Adventure

Ed and Mai WanderFree Retirees
Ed and Mai WanderFree Retirees
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👁️ 385 views📅 1 weeks ago⏱️ 42:27
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 120 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I think Southampton's more organized than any other port, but I can be wrong.

If you want a good seat you need to come a little bit early but most of the time all the seats are really good seat anyway.

The deluxe balcony really doesn't give you much more other than that love seat.

Definitely consider mini suite if you can afford it, especially if you're going to be on the ship for a while.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Arrive at the port at least one hour early to avoid lines and enjoy a smoother boarding process.
Visit customer service early in the cruise to avoid long lines.
If you want good seats for popular shows, arrive early, though most seats are good.
Use a notes app to record floor numbers and locations of amenities for quick reference.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long lines at customer serviceGo to guest services immediately after boarding before the crowds arrive.
Finding amenities on a large shipMake notes on your phone of where everything is located during the first few days.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the difference between a balcony room and a deluxe balcony room?
QIs the mini suite worth it for long-term cruising?
QHow is the boarding process at Southampton Cruiseport?
QWhere are the main amenities located on the Sky Princess?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Southampton4½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Welcome to the start of our biggest adventure yet! After retiring early and traveling through Thailand, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Vietnam, and across the United States, we're beginning an incredible new journey aboard the beautiful Sky Princess. For the next four months, Sky Princess will be our floating home as we cruise throughout Europe, visiting amazing destinations, experiencing new cultures, and sharing every step of the journey with you. In this first episode of our WanderFree Europe series, we: ✔ Board Sky Princess on embarkation day ✔ Tour many of the ship's public areas ✔ Compare a Balcony Cabin, Deluxe Balcony Cabin, and Mini Suite ✔ Experience the excitement of Sail Away Day ✔ Share our first impressions of our new home for the next four months Whether you're planning a Princess cruise, dreaming of retirement travel, or simply curious about long-term cruising, we hope you'll join us for this adventure. Be sure to subscribe so you won't miss any upcoming ports, excursions, ship life, cruise tips, and behind-the-scenes experiences from our four months exploring Europe. Thanks for watching! Ed & Mai #SkyPrincess #PrincessCruises #EuropeanCruise #CruiseLife #WanderFreeRetirees 00:00 Queen Elizabeth II Southampton Cruise Port 01:25 Embarkation 03:44 Sabatini's 04:01 The Piazza - Deck 5 06:14 The Piazza - Deck 6 07:13 Casino & Take 5 Bar - Deck 6 08:54 Arcade - Deck 6 10:10 Princess Theatre - Deck 6 & 7 11:03 Shopping Area - Deck 7 11:41 The Piazza - Deck 7 12:35 Princess Live - Deck 7 13:25 Crown Grill - Deck 7 13:51 Vista Lounge - Deck 7 14:03 World Fresh Marketplace - Buffet - Deck 16 17:06 Pool Area - Deck 16 19:35 Deck 17 Loungers & Hot Tubs 21:18 Walking Path & Sports Courts - Deck 18 22:48 Mini Golf - Deck 19 23:28 Fitness Center - Deck 17 25:09 Room Tours 32:03 Sail Away Party