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I Went On A Galapagos Cruise PACKED With Surprises

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👁️ 57K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 12:07
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Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I found that despite my research and preparations, my Galapagos Silver Origin cruise was very different to my expectations.

I came away also wondering if the Galapagos should be on as many cruisers’ bucket lists as it appears to be.

I came to appreciate it's more about the story of the unique wild bird and marine life and how they survive in this very remote and harsh environment.

I did come away thinking this is more of a bucketless destination for true nature lovers than the other places for expeditions that I've been on.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Go snorkeling to see a significant chunk of what there is to see.
Use eco-suitable sunscreen, especially if snorkeling.
Watch the video of tips before going to make the trip better.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Landscape not as impressive as expectedAppreciate the unique story of the landscapes and wildlife rather than expecting constant majesty.
Wildlife lacking wow factor initiallyUnderstand that the uniqueness comes from the absence of large land mammals and the close encounters with birds, reptiles, and marine life.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a Galapagos cruise really like?
QShould the Galapagos be on many cruisers' bucket lists?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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YouTube Video Description

I found that despite my research and preparations, my Galapagos Silver Origin cruise was very different to my expectations. The landscapes, the wildlife I saw, and even how this expedition cruise ran and went were not entirely as I expected from both my past Silversea expeditions, but also from the reading and what I had watched. I came away also wondering if the Galapagos should be on as many cruisers’ bucket lists as it appears to be. GET EXCLUSIVE PERKS LIKE MEMBER-ONLY BONUS VIDEOS BY BECOMING A CHANNEL MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join BUY MY CRUISE-THEMED T-SHIRTS AND MERCHANDISE ———————————————— * Check out my T-Shirt range at http://bit.ly/TFTStore or https://tips-for-travellers.creator-spring.com SUPPORT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS ————————————————————— * Become a Channel Member and get perks: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/Join * Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers * Make a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=V9STJGYSEMGLJ * Buy my book “Cruise Traveler’s Handbook: USA Amazon https://amzn.to/2YVFmG4 and https://amzn.to/3tzIxBn UK Amazon https://amzn.to/3oXbzYc and https://amzn.to/3qawqIQ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA ———————————————* * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers * Instagram: http://www.instgram.com/garybembridge * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge * TikTok: @garybembridge ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 99 cruises I have done to date. #galapagoscruise #GALAPAGOScruisetips #CruisingTips #SilverseaSilverOrigin 00:00 Start 00:28 Galapagos Landscape Surprises 03:52 Galapagos Expedition Surprises 04:11 Crew 04:38 Schedule 07:26 Mobility 08:04 Rules & Regulations 10:24 Silversea Silver Origin Surprises