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25 tips you should know before booking a cruise to Europe

The Chill Cruiser
The Chill Cruiser
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👁️ 3K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 25:59
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Mediterranean · SummerVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I recently sailed throughout the British Isles, Norway, and the Mediterranean. Uh, three different cruise lines and learned a lot of valuable lessons about cruising Europe in the process.

My first lesson was a big one and might not be popular. It's that cruising isn't a great way to visit many European cities.

The time of year you visit can make a big difference on your experience, especially in the Mediterranean.

I was surprised by air travel in Europe as well, which you keep hearing in North America as being more passenger friendly and more generous with compensation when things go wrong. This is another example of a contradiction.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Research port distances and logistics before booking a cruise itinerary.
Consider booking shore excursions for ports with complex logistics to save time and stress.
Use the Train Line app to simplify rail travel across Europe.
Consider using eSIM cards for cheaper phone data in Europe.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ports being far from attractionsResearch port distances and factor in travel time when choosing an itinerary.
High cost of shore excursionsBudget for excursions or consider alternative companies like Shore Excursions Group.
Lack of cruise line information for planningUse websites like What's Important and Princess port guides for research.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before booking a cruise to Europe?
QHow can I plan for port logistics and costs?
QWhat are the best ways to save money on transportation and hotels in Europe?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Nightlife2 Sad BaconShip Condition3½ Sad BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconDining Main2½ Happy BaconService Crew1½ Sad BaconPort Destination2½ Sad BaconExcursions2 Sad BaconValue Pricing2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona, Spain½ Happy Bacon
Edinburgh, Scotland2½ Sad Bacon
Top: Edinburgh shore excursion (hundred plus dollars per person)
Hollyhead, Wales3½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I recently sailed throughout the British Isles, Norway and the Mediterranean on three different cruise lines and learned a lot of valuable lessons about cruising Europe in the process. A few were pleasant surprises but a lot of lessons were very frustrating and led to some stressful close calls. In this episode of the Chill Cruiser, I’ll explore the 25 lessons I learned about the cruise lines themselves to ports, hotels, saving on roaming fees and getting around. If you’re planning a cruise to Europe for the first time or thinking about it, you’re not going to want to miss this. #meditteranean #britishisles #cruisetips You can find menus and daily programs from past cruises and certain Princess port guides at https://thechillcruiser.blog Roboskater by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Toronto subway footage courtesy of Destintion Toronto. Certain cruise ship footage courtesy of Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruises. 🚐 SHORE EXCURSIONS GROUP Check out Shore Excursions Group to save money on shore excursions. You can support my channel by using this link: http://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1739785&data=andrew@thechillcruiser.blog 💬 SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechillcruiser Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chill_cruiser/ ☀️ SUN PRINCESS Sun Princess review: https://youtu.be/Zgi2Qp1u7yQ 21 Hits and Misses on Sun Princess: https://youtu.be/hjonehlKDso Sun Princess 101: How to navigate this confusing ship: https://youtu.be/zOceVitjXR4 Casino tour: https://youtu.be/ldYKlBxyxJw Enclave thermal suite tour: https://youtu.be/zUt_blLD8hw Cabin tour & tips: Deluxe Balcony: https://youtu.be/RlUuohcPEbk Cabin tour & tips: Premium Oceanview: https://youtu.be/p32bu8y6Xr8 🛳️ REGAL PRINCESS So far, so (mostly) good on Regal Princess to the British Isles: https://youtu.be/CEqglUMv5pk Good (and bad) surprises on Regal Princess to the British Isles: https://youtu.be/REJ4YYuSMHM Happy ending to British Isles cruise on Regal Princess: https://youtu.be/2IUgQWQLVu4 🛳️ MSC SEASIDE 20 lessons after cruising MSC for the first time: https://youtu.be/mQ3S0d0gcDQ 📘 CHAPTERS 00:00 Start 00:59 Intro to my European adventure 01:53 Lessons 1-5 (planning) 09:36 Lessons 6-12 (trains & taxis) 14:48 Lessons 13-14 (planes) 16:56 Lessons 15-16 (hotels) 19:20 Lesson 17 (roaming/eSims) 20:43 Lessons 18-20 (cultural) 22:13 Lessons 21-25 (cruise lines)