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This is my favorite little trick when visiting certain cruise line private islands

Professor Melissa
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👁️ 15K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 0:59
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Creator's Key Takeaways

tender ports kind of stink because the process is slow and tedious and it can take up time from your Port day

rent a clam shell first just very practical and more comfortable

when you rent a clam shell these Cruise Lines consider this an Excursion and that means you get the benefit of priority tendering

they're only about 50 bucks and they accommodate two people

Creator's Tips & Advice

Clam shell rental provides priority tendering, allowing you to be one of the first off the ship
Clam shells are a bargain at about $50 and accommodate two people

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a helpful hack for visiting cruise line private islands?
QWhy are tender ports at private islands problematic?
QHow can you maximize your time on a private island during a port day?

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Port Highlights

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Top: clam shell rental (about 50 bucks)
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Top: clam shell rental (about 50 bucks)
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