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Crafty Tricks That Catch Caribbean Cruisers Out (Again & Again!)

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👁️ 566K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 10:29
What This Creator Said
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CaribbeanVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I saw a storehold in Dominica successfully pull the same stunt on a passenger that I had fallen for a year ago

most stores around the ports sell the same goods and despite many saying they're hand crafted unique or rare many are in fact mass-produced

the shopping advisors onboard Caribbean Cruisers are not employed by the lion and they are not independent they are promoters for stores

people from the street offering Louis Vuitton bags or Rolex watches are selling counterfeit goods and buying recreational drugs which many ports have people offering are a big mistake

Creator's Tips & Advice

Ask permission if stall holders or Beach vendors are in the shot
Check prices online before buying bigger ticket items
Stick to your guns if there's a place you want to go
Always check the total price for taxi rides
Book excursions early as things sell out quickly
Check the detail of what is going to happen in Cruise Line Tours

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Being scammed in port marketsAsk permission for photos and be aware of common scams
Overpaying for goodsCheck prices online and compare with town prices
Taxi and tour scamsClarify fares, check total price, and verify tour details

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the biggest mistakes Caribbean cruisers fall for?
QHow can passengers avoid being scammed in port markets?
QWhat should you know about shopping advisors on Caribbean cruises?
QHow to avoid taxi and tour scams in Caribbean ports?
QWhy should you cruise in the Caribbean with a passport?

Topics Covered

Port Destination1½ Happy BaconSafety Medical1 Sad BaconExcursions2½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Saint Martin½ Sad Bacon
Costa Maya2½ Sad Bacon
Cozumel2½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

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