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Ep #45 - The know before you go approach to avoiding The Cruise Blues

Controversial Cruising
Controversial Cruising
Casual
👁️ 84 views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 32:01
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I describe the cruise blues as, you know, when can I get on my next one because this one's over or just about over.

The one biggest thing that I love, Alisa, that I have to say when I get home, and normally I I I have to say I get home on Mondays, right? I love to check my mood on Mondays.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Unpack your suitcase right away to avoid it teasing you and to wash clothes that may have germs.
Take a day off after returning to decompress, do nothing, and avoid chores.
Start with a home-cooked meal to transition back to normal life and avoid unhealthy habits.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Experiencing cruise blues after a cruiseUnpack immediately, take a day to decompress, and start with a home-cooked meal to acclimate back to normal life.

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre the cruise blues a real thing?
QWhat is the biggest tip for avoiding or mitigating the cruise blues?
QHave the cruise blues ever made you book another cruise?
QDo you take off the day after coming back from a cruise and why?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition4 Happy BaconDisembarkation1½ Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconBooking Process3 Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Greece3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Discussing the cruise blues with @alisasadventuresincruising & @SeaLegJourneys