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Boarding the Norwegian Spirit in Keelung, Taiwan for a 14-Day SE Asia Holiday Cruise!

Mer Cruises Solo
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👁️ 13K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 23:07
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🧍 Best for SoloAsia · Winter · 14 nightsFrom KeelungFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I am here I am ready to cruise today is Cruise day

this is my first time to Southeast East Asia never been here before I've never been to Asia before at all

I have never in all 29 cruises this is my 29th cruise I have never experienced a ship rocking as bad as it did last night

the ship is so decorated for Christmas they have a gingerbread display that is Asian themed that I cannot even describe to you how incredible it is

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring your own conditioner if you have long hair
Book a cabin right next to friends or family to use the adjoining door
Watch for the solo meetup if traveling solo

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

First time to Asia and on a cruise in AsiaThe creator is excited and plans to share full experience through videos

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to board a cruise in Keelung, Taiwan?
QWhat does the cabin look like on the Norwegian Spirit?
QWhat are the first impressions of the ship?

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Loyalty Program4 Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconPool Deck4½ Happy BaconSafety Medical1½ Sad BaconService Crew4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Keelung4 Happy Bacon
Singapore4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Welcome to day one (boarding day!) of this incredible 14-day Southeast Asia itinerary on the beautiful refurbished NCL Spirit starting in Taiwan and ending in Singapore! This is a holiday cruise leaving from Keelung, Taiwan and visiting six different countries (see full itinerary below) and all of them are brand new to me! I am SO excited for this trip and the amazing ports we'll be visiting as it's my first time to Asia and to all of these countries. Follow along to see all the exciting things I get to see and do throughout this once in a lifetime cruise. In today's video you'll see what it's like to board the Spirit in Keelung Cruise Port and everything that happens on boarding day! My fellow YouTube vlogger Ben is also on this cruise; you can follow his travel adventures and get a different perspective on this same cruise on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UClzfXEs5gwhPRZEclaG_Eww Day 1: Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan Day 2: Kaoshiung, Taiwan Day 3: Kaoshiung, Taiwan Day 4: Currimao, Philippines (Christmas!) Day 5: Manila, Philippines Day 6: Coron, Philippines Day 7: Boracay, Philippines Day 8: Puerto Princesa, Philippines Day 9: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Day 10: Muara, Brunei (New Years Eve!) Day 11: Sea Day Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Day 13: Sea Day Day 14: Singapore Day 15: Singapore (Disembarkation) Seasick Patches: https://amzn.to/4gJLlEs ---------------------------- Also follow me on: ⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mer.cruises.solo?igsh=bDQ4Yzh6NnIwdjR5&utm_source=qr ⭐️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557939269892&mibextid=LQQJ4d ⭐️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mer.cruises.solo?_t=8iyjrVMz7ug&_r=1 ⭐️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mer.cruises.solo 📧 Email: mer.cruises.solo@gmail.com ---------------------------- 🎬 Filmed with: 📸 DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (https://amzn.to/47plA8B) 📹 DJI Osmo Action 4 (https://amzn.to/4e1tOpZ) 📹 Sony ZV-1F (https://amzn.to/40mnpB7) 📱 iPhone 14 Pro Max 🎶 Music: Epidemic Sound (https://share.epidemicsound.com/xetgrd)