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5 cruise ship shore excursions I tried and instantly regretted

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Five times I took a cruise ship shore excursion and reconsidered my decision making almost immediately.

The short Excursion title says an exclusive Blue Waters Beach Escape but clearly this was not as exclusive as one may have thought based on reading that.

The longer we stayed the more I thought I could be enjoying the very similar experience back on the cruise ship for a lot less money.

I was so irritated in the situation that I decided I would rather spend my day back on this ship then deal with a taxi Consortium.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Reconsider beach break shore excursions sold through the cruise line due to overselling.
✓Avoid spending a whole day at Margaritaville; it's fine for a quick visit.
✓Book a Royal Caribbean excursion or pre-arrange private transportation for St. John.
✓Consider taking a taxi or rideshare instead of a cruise line shuttle for short distances.
✓Avoid one-day theme park visits from a cruise port due to cost and limited time.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Wasting time and money on excursions — Learn from others' mistakes and pick better excursions for you and your family.
Choosing the right tour — Get insight from this video to help pick a better shore excursion.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common mistakes when booking cruise ship shore excursions?
QHow can I avoid wasting time and money on disappointing shore excursions?

Topics Covered

Excursions3½ Sad BaconValue Pricing2½ Sad BaconPort Destination3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cozumel, Mexico4 Sad Bacon
Top: Mr. Sanchos Beach Club
Falmouth, Jamaica3½ Sad Bacon
Top: Blue Waters Beach Escape
Port Canaveral, Florida2½ Sad Bacon
Top: Kennedy Space Center Express
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