Stop! Don't Book a Cruise in 2026 Until You Watch This
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I personally have found that I actually enjoy some of the older ships because they're quieter, there's less people and less kids running around all over the place, and it's a more relaxing experience.
I've done hundreds of excursions on my own and with third-party providers and never even been close to missing the ship.
I have found that this is a big trap cruise lines use to get you into paying more, and it's usually not worth it.
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