Cruise Line vs DIY: How We Decide Who to Book With 🚢🧭
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We book with the cruise line anytime it's time-sensitive.
We've had great success with third-party vendors, including CityPASS, GetYourGuide, and especially Viator.
It doesn't have to be either/or. Sometimes you can mix and match.
We don't avoid excursions, we just book them very intentionally.
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We love cruise excursions. Some of our favorite travel memories have happened off the ship. 🚢🌍 But over the years, we’ve learned that there isn’t one “right” way to book them. Sometimes we book through the cruise line. Sometimes we use third party vendors like Viator or Get Your Guide. And sometimes we explore completely on our own. We’re sharing exactly how we decide who to book with and why we don’t automatically choose cruise line excursions in every port. If you’re planning a cruise and trying to figure out the best way to book your shore days, we hope this helps you choose with confidence. How do you book your excursions? Through the cruise line, third party vendors, or on your own? Let us know in the comments. Links: 🧳 Shop Our Amazon Storefront for Travel Essentials https://www.amazon.com/shop/corefouradventures 🚐 Find Amazing Excursions at Viator https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00249349&mcid=42383&medium=link 🎟️ City Pass https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101231286-10770031 🚢 Cruise with Norwegian Cruise Linehttps://www.ncl.com 🛳 Learn More About AmaWaterways River Cruiseshttps://www.amawaterways.com Just a quick heads-up: Some of the links in this video’s description are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we might earn a small commission, but it doesn’t cost you anything extra! We only recommend products we genuinely love and trust. Thanks for supporting the channel! As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. About Us: Hi there! We’re Core Four Adventures, a team of adventurers from California’s Central Coast. Carol, Laura, and Pepper are passionate about sharing stories of travel and discovery, from local spots to exciting international experiences. Thanks for joining us! Music: Get You Off My Mind (Instrumental Version) by Ten Towers feat. Anders Beckman https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jSMBCvwD1L/ Social Media Pages: https://www.facebook.com/corefouradventures https://www.instagram.com/core_four_adventures/ Email for collaborations: corefouradventures@gmail.com