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Watch This BEFORE Booking a Cruise! How to Choose the RIGHT Cruise

Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
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👁️ 4K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 8:30
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Royal Caribbean has perfected this they have invested heavily in building the world's biggest ships with all the modcon and attractions

newer bigger cruise ships have passenger numbers that can realistically rival some small towns

smaller and yes usually older ships can offer you a much more streamlined Cruise experience when it comes to Port exploration

Spirit proves that an older smaller ship can offer a modern onboard experience and design with plenty of variety

Creator's Tips & Advice

Think about the kind of holiday you're interested in experiencing
Consider your destination and your desire to explore
Don't default to the marketing thought bubble that backs the newest and biggest cruise ship

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Choosing a cruise ship based on marketing hypeConsider your destination and holiday goals rather than defaulting to the newest and biggest ship
Crowding on large shipsSmaller, older ships can offer a more streamlined experience with less competition for space

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to choose the right cruise ship for your holiday
QWhat are the trade-offs between new and older cruise ships
QHow does ship size affect port access and exploration time

Topics Covered

Value Pricing2½ Happy BaconShip Condition2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconPort Destination3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cairns
Miami
Oakland
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YouTube Video Description

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