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10 Things I'm Loving and Hating About Cruising Right Now (+ Next Cruise Reveal)

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👁️ 65K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 13:48
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)OtherVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I love cruising but I have to admit I have been cruising for about 20 years and there are some things right now for a bunch of different circumstances that I'm kind of on a personal level not enjoying as much

I absolutely love it when we can do family cruises even still with my older son Julian as well and we've done multigenerational cruises

Creator's Tips & Advice

Work 5 and a half days a week to maintain balance and take Sunday off to rejuvenate
Seek out quiet places on cruise ships and consider booking a balcony for solitude
Search for hidden gems at cruise ports to avoid crowded popular beaches

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Balancing work and relaxation on a cruiseSchedule work days and take time off to rejuvenate
Dealing with crowds on ships and at portsSeek out quiet places and consider a balcony cabin

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some things to love and hate about cruising right now?
QHow can I balance work and relaxation on a cruise?
QWhat are some tips for avoiding crowds on cruise ships and at ports?

Topics Covered

Dining Bars Drinks3 Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2 Sad BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconDisembarkation3 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

St. Thomas1½ Sad Bacon
Amsterdam4 Happy Bacon
Bermuda3½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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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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