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Avoid these Caribbean cruise tourist traps!

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👁️ 165K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 12:53
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Creator's Key Takeaways

nothing irritates me more than a tourist trap and today I wanted to go over the top places on any Caribbean Crews you should avoid at all cost cuz they're terrible

Atlantis is one of the most popular popular Caribbean destinations in the world it's a world famous hotel Michael Jackson made this place famous

Senor frogs has mastered the art of drawing people in with this promise of a party but what you end up getting really is one of the worst bars you could possibly visit

Hell in Grand Cayman is the poster child for tourist trap the entire appeal is that you can say you went to hell

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Skip Senor frogs and Margaritaville; ask crew members for better local bars
✓Avoid Maho Beach in St Martin; spend time at nicer beaches for a more relaxing day
✓Don't wait in long lines for photos at the Southernmost Point in Key West
✓Avoid the port area in Costa Maya; plan excursions elsewhere and walk through quickly
✓Skip Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica due to crowds; consider Blue Hole instead

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

High costs at tourist traps — Research alternatives and book excursions in advance
Overrated experiences — Seek authentic local options and ask crew members for recommendations

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the worst tourist traps to avoid on a Caribbean cruise?
QWhy are certain popular destinations like Atlantis and Senor frogs overrated?
QWhat are better alternatives to tourist trap locations?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Sad BaconPort Destination4½ Sad BaconValue Pricing3½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Costa Maya4½ Sad Bacon
Cozumel3½ Sad Bacon
Grand Cayman4½ Sad Bacon
Top: Hell
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Consider yourself warned, these places are to be avoided on any cruise because they're a waste of your time!