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AVOID THESE CRUISE PORTS in the Mediterranean! Royal Caribbean, NCL, Disney Cruise Line, and more!

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MediterraneanVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I have now done over 30 cruises and I'm going to say about half of them have been Mediterranean Cruises

the cruise port in Barcelona is in Barcelona

Barcelona is just just an awesome City

I highly encourage you to book a cruise that leaves from Barcelona

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book transportation that the cruise line provides for Venice/Ravenna
Use public transportation or taxis for Athens/Piraeus, but expect a walk
Avoid taking a normal taxi from Rome to Civitavecchia; use shared shuttles
Choose Barcelona for easiest airport-to-city-to-ship logistics

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Assuming Venice and Ravenna are closeDon't take a taxi from Venice to Ravenna; book cruise line transportation
Walking from Athens port station in hot weatherTake a taxi from the port station to the ship
Taking a normal taxi from Rome to CivitavecchiaUse shared shuttle buses or cruise line shuttles

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich Mediterranean cruise ports should I avoid?
QHow do I get from the airport to the cruise port in Venice/Ravenna?
QWhat is the best way to travel from Athens to Piraeus port?
QHow do I get from Rome to Civitavecchia port?
QWhy is Barcelona a better embarkation port?

Topics Covered

Port Destination2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Athens1 Happy Bacon
Barcelona4½ Happy Bacon
Civitavecchia2 Sad Bacon
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Not all cruise embarkation / disembarkation ports are the same! Distance from the airport or downtown, availability of transportation, and cost of shuttles busses are all factors that one has to consider when planning any cruise, but cruising in the Mediterranean makes it especially important! Find out my thoughts about Venice / Ravenna, Rome / Civitavecchia, Athens / Piraeus, and Barcelona. #cruise #cruiseline #mediterranean Rome Cruise Port TRANSPORTATION Guide - Civitavecchia to Rome and Back with the Train https://youtu.be/jXwSjkgrRFk Barcelona Cruise Transportation Guide - Mediterranean Port Hotels, Highlights, and Transportation https://youtu.be/Jzy4TmIrQU8 Get my NEW BOOK! "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09MV7KR5K Get exclusive videos and behind the scenes looks here: https://www.patreon.com/veryunofficial Amazon links to my gear, and other fun stuff I wish I had! https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Follow on: www.facebook.com/MorgansVeryunOfficialTravelGuides Instagram @MrMorganOBrien Twitter: @MrMorganOBrien Affiliate Links: I receive a small percentage from purchases made from affiliate links that may be contained in this description. This does not affect the amount you pay in any way. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.