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What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsShip Comparison🏅Authority Creator
Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

one of the biggest cons i think of large cruise ships is the fact that you are going to have some amount of crowds

the pro of a mid-size or a smaller cruise ship is the fact that because there are a little bit less people on board

big cruise ships really do shine and they probably have a leg up on this one when it comes to the entertainment and the activities

the variety of dining on those larger cruise ships you just can't deny it there are so many different places to eat

Creator's Tips & Advice

Choose a big cruise ship if the destination itself is the cruise ship and you want lots of activities.
Choose a smaller cruise ship for a more relaxed, slower-paced vacation or port-intensive itineraries.
Consider reserving shows and dining in advance on big ships.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crowds on big shipsConsider a smaller or mid-size ship for fewer crowds and more familiarity.
Reserving shows and dining in advanceBe prepared to be more regimented on big ships.
Finding a deck chairSmaller ships may have fewer issues with chair hogs.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich is better, a big cruise ship or a smaller cruise ship?
QWhat are the pros and cons of big vs small cruise ships?
QHow do entertainment, dining, and activities compare?

Topics Covered

Crowd Capacity1 Sad BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Happy BaconService Crew2 Happy BaconItinerary Route2 Happy BaconDining Specialty2 Happy Bacon
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