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CRUISE SHIP EXCURSION TIPS (Pros, Cons & Tips for Cruise Shore Excursions)

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👁️ 2K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 9:53
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've cruised on Princess Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines and we've done it all we've explored on our own we've done ship excursions and we've done local tours and there's pros and cons to all of these

if you book an Excursion through the ship and the Excursion is delayed for any reason the ship will either wait for you or they'll have to get you to the next port

the tours are slow basically any organized tour you go on will be fairly slow but I have found that cruise ship tours are exceptionally slow

they are commercialized basically every ship Excursion you take will bring you to at least one if not multiple shopping locations

Creator's Tips & Advice

Compare prices of locally paid tours before selecting because with credits you may end up saving money
Look for reputable providers and ensure you're back well in advance of boarding time if exploring on your own
Consider the safety of the port before deciding to explore on your own or take a local tour
Research transportation options and costs in advance to avoid getting stuck far from the ship

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Worry about getting back to the ship on timeBook through the ship for guarantees that they will wait for you or get you to the next port
Uncertainty about safety when exploring on your ownCheck the safety of the port before deciding to explore independently

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould you book a cruise shore excursion through the ship or explore on your own?
QWhat are the pros and cons of booking shore excursions through the cruise ship?
QHow do you decide when to take an excursion through the ship versus going on your own?

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YouTube Video Description

Are you new to cruising and wondering if you should book a cruise shore excursion through the ship or if you'd be better off exploring on your own? Or have you been cruising before but still aren't sure what the best way to see the ports would be? In this video I'm sharing more information about booking cruise shore excursions, and some pros, cons, and tips to help you decide what's best for YOU and YOUR travel style. Cruise Shore Excursions: 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Free at Sea and Onboard Credits 1:33 - Pros of Cruise Shore Excursions 4:29 - Cons of Cruise Shore Excursions 6:37 - Tips for exploring the ports on a cruise 9:15 - Overall Thoughts & Closing #cruiseship #cruise #cruisetips *** Support my channel to help me bring you more travel content!: Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/averaget... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theaveragetou... *** Check out my other Cruise videos: NORWEGIAN BLISS Cruise Likes and Dislikes: https://youtu.be/VXEWL9uSBHI Ensenada, Mexico Tour: https://youtu.be/DL5jfIH_vbg Mazatlan, Mexico Tour: https://youtu.be/joSzo-qALk8 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Tour: https://youtu.be/B9NDiBNjx84 Los Cabos, Mexico Highlights Tour: https://youtu.be/UUcpa0ndErI Cruising Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaX08Dqq2QgezeJGg8ZzyUFnbpG4aXLk0