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I tried a cheap African cruise: here's how it went

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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 20K views๐Ÿ“… 2 years agoโฑ๏ธ 13:36
What This Creator Said
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โค๏ธ Best for CoupleOther ยท Summer ยท 12 nightsFrom maiusVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I don't have any regrets about booking an African safari cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line

I would not hesitate to book the same Cruise again

I loved returning to my cozy Cruise cabin each night with the excitement of a new destination each day

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Book excursions directly through the cruise line for simplified planning
โœ“Have realistic expectations for non-customary cruise experiences in Africa
โœ“Consider the dry season (June to August) for African safaris

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Non-customary cruise experiences in Africa โ€” Be prepared for realistic expectations
Weather affecting itinerary โ€” Understand you are at the mercy of weather and cruise line decisions

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow did the African safari cruise go?
QWould you recommend an African safari cruise?
QWhat are the limitations of taking a cruise for an African safari?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Ado elephant Park3 Happy Bacon
Top: Ado elephant Park ($200)
Madagascar2ยฝ Sad Bacon
maius3ยฝ Sad Bacon
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Cruising to Africa sounds exciting, but not everything goes as planned. I recently took a 12-night Africa cruise on Norwegian Dawn to go on an African safari cruise. Here's the reality. Learn more about cruising: https://cruise.blog/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecruiseblog Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycruiseblog/ Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruise.blog