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Odyssey of the Seas Day 2 - POMPEII - 4 Things to Know Before You Go

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Mediterranean · 9 nights

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The first thing we wish we had known or paid more attention to is how salesoriented most of the cruise line shore excursions seem to be.

The third thing to know is this tour is definitely not accessible friendly.

The fourth thing to know is that you may not go into the Pompei Museum.

Overall, we had a great excursion day, but it was also long and exhausting.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring over-the-ear headphones for the audio tour to avoid discomfort.
Request to skip sales presentations if you kindly ask the guide.
Ensure your tour group is small to have better access to sites and museum.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Sales-oriented excursionsBe aware that cruise line excursions may include sales stops; ask to skip if possible.
Accessibility issuesAvoid if you have mobility issues; bring your own headphones for audio units.
Missing museum accessEnsure your tour group is small to have time for the museum, which is key to the experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should you know before booking a Pompeii shore excursion?
QHow does the sales presentation impact the tour experience?
QIs the tour accessible for people with mobility or sensory issues?

Topics Covered

Excursions2 Happy BaconPort Destination1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Naples1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Ruins of Pompeii
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YouTube Video Description

Day 2 of our Odyssey of the Seas cruise was spent on a Royal Caribbean excursion, the Ruins of Pompeii. It was enjoyable overall, but there were a few things we wish we had known before going which we discuss in this video. #odysseyoftheseas #royalcaribbean #cruise #cruiseship #royalcaribbeancruise #shoreexcursions #pompeii Pompeii Official Site: http://pompeiisites.org/ Trying to decide between Pompeii, Vesuvius, and Herculaneum? https://www.visitpompeiivesuvius.com/ What to know before you go: 1 - Our Royal Caribbean shore excursion included a sales stop 2 - If you can book a smaller group tour...do it! 3 - Pompeii is not accessibility friendly 4 - You may not get into the Pompeii Museum (which is where the casts and artifacts are) Thanks for watching!