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The Port Lowdown
The Port Lowdown
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👁️ 992 views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 6:58
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MediterraneanFrom Chividakia near RomeVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's called route deviation when you border cruise late or leave early.

We allowed over 6 hours to get from our ship to the airport and we used up pretty much all that time.

Bottom line, it's the travel day that's hard and demands a separate day.

Absolutely worth the effort to plan and coordinate.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Contact the cruise line to request a route deviation with needed travel dates.
Plan for a separate travel day between cruises to avoid rushing.
Allow extra time for public transport in Italy, as schedules can be loose.
Book direct train routes and flights ahead of time, as they are limited.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling weird about early disembarkation when no one else isPlan in advance and ensure everyone is on the same page with the cruise line.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is route deviation and how does it work?
QHow can you leave a cruise early and board another the next day?
QWhat are the logistics of transferring from Italy to Denmark for a cruise?

Topics Covered

Booking Process1 Happy BaconItinerary Route3 Happy BaconPort Destination2½ Happy BaconDisembarkation2½ Happy BaconEmbarkation3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Copenhagen3 Happy Bacon
Florence1½ Sad Bacon
La Spezia2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Ever wondered if you could board another cruise trip while still on your first? We did it! This video reveals our incredible experience with Route Deviation, a secret weapon for maximizing your cruise trip itineraries. Join us as we share our personal journey of stacking two cruises into one epic adventure! We'll walk you through the logistics, starting with a train ride from beautiful La Spezia, Italy to Florence, followed by a flight from Florence to Copenhagen to board our next cruise. Learn how this works, the important information you need to know, and all the insider tips to plan your own cruise itinerary hack. Don't miss this unique travel story! 0:00 Intro - How Route Deviation Works 1:37 Transfer Experience ***************** Finding value and getting some tips from our videos?  Support us: Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLdrgdmwIf5Z1qhRf5HIq-g?sub_confirmation=1 and share with your shipmates.  ***************** 🎹Theme music by Rafael Deo  🫶Connect with us  Web: http://www.portlowdown.com  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557696962794 #cruiseport #theportlowdown  #hollandamericaline #princesscruiseline #CruiseTravel#CruiseHacks #RouteDeviation #CruiseTravel #ItalyTravel #CopenhagenTravel #Cruise