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Bucket List Cruise: 9 Caribbean Islands In 10 Days

Jim Zim
Jim Zim
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👁️ 49K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 27:28
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 10 nightsFrom San JuanVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this 'West Indies Explorer' itinerary with Viking Ocean Cruises is a cruise you should put on your bucket list.

the best one is right here in San Juan a knowledgeable local guide will lead you on a tour of Old San Juan including a historic old fort

I really enjoyed that this cruise was a much more social cruise for us than most of our other cruises have been

if you ever get the chance to do this one you should

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the complimentary shore excursions offered by Viking in each port.
Choose beach excursions on the Caribbean side of islands for better conditions.
Book a travel agent for cruise bookings to handle details.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to do on port daysUse Viking's complimentary shore excursions or choose beach excursions for warm water enjoyment
Social experience on cruiseThis cruise was more social; you can meet people with similar interests in excursions

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise to nine Caribbean islands in 10 days?
QWhat are the best shore excursions on a Viking Ocean Cruise?
QHow does a Viking Ocean Cruise compare to other cruise lines?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy BaconPool Deck4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Antigua4 Happy Bacon
Top: Jolly Beach
Barbados4 Happy Bacon
Top: Copacabana Beach Club
Dominica2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

This cruise should be on your bucket list! We visited nine islands in the Caribbean during a ten day cruise, and it was amazing! If your idea of the perfect vacation involves spending time at some of the world's best beaches, and getting spoiled by the great service on a top-rated cruise line, this "West Indies Explorer" itinerary with Viking Ocean Cruises is a cruise you should put on your bucket list. We visited St Maarten, St Lucia, St Thomas, Tortola, Antigua, Barbados, and more. Ocean water temperatures were 80 degrees or more, and we had a lot of fun taking catamaran excursions and seeing amazing sights like the Pitons in Saint Lucia. This cruise began and ended in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the ship was the Viking Sea. #MyVikingStory Music credit for the end of the video: "Guiton Sketch" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100473 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Financial disclosure: Viking Ocean Cruises invited me aboard the Viking Sea as their guest, at no charge. However, they had no control over the content of this video.