The Ultimate Guide to Cruise Excursions
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Cruise excursions give you a chance to immerse yourself in that local culture try new things and check out sites that you probably otherwise wouldn't see
Independent excursions offer that flexibility if you go the private or small group route
If you do an independent Excursion it's absolutely critical that you have great time management skills and you plan to return to the ship
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If you're a beginner, planning cruise excursions can feel overwhelming. In this video, I'll simplify everything you need to know to plan the perfect excursion. From exciting adventures to peaceful beach days, I'll explain what excursions are and share tips on saving money, so you can make the most of each stop on your cruise! In this video, we'll cover the following: 00:00 Intro 00:16 What is a cruise excursion? 01:12 Do I need to book an excursion, or can I just wander around on my own? 02:46 What's it like taking a cruise line excursion? 04:24 What are the pros & cons of cruise line excursions? 06:34 What's it like taking an independent excursion? 08:36 What are the pros & cons of independent excursions? 10:23 How and when do I to book cruise excursions? My top recommendation to book independent cruise excursions is through Viator. Here is my link: https://viator.tp.st/m1dillfV ------------------------------------------------ PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: / professormelissa Facebook: / profmelissacruises Instagram: / dr_melissa_newman ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️