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Heraklion - We messed up big time

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👁️ 2K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 19:21
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleMediterraneanFrom VallettaOccasional Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I admit it I didn't plan this port all absolutely nothing

the port was extremely limited there was only one operator in sight

we wasted another 20 minutes actually 35 minutes to be precise and no bus had turned up

the food was fantastic the company amazing as usual and the ambience just right

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check bus schedules and reliability before relying on hop-on-hop-off tours
Plan ahead to avoid wasting time at limited ports

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing how to plan for ports with limited activitiesResearch ports in advance and consider booking cruise line excursions
Wasting time waiting for transportCheck bus schedules and have a backup plan, like walking back to the port if close

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to do when a port has limited exploration options?
QHow reliable are hop-on-hop-off bus tours in Heraklion?
QWhat are the dining options onboard the P&O Azura?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Heraklion2½ Sad Bacon
Top: Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
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YouTube Video Description

Heraklion - We messed up big time. P&O Azura Greek Islands Cruise from Valletta Malta. Join us on a walk around Heraklion plus the night life onboard this cruise ship.