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We Instantly Regretted This Big Cruise Mistake

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👁️ 115K views📅 3 months ago⏱️ 51:16
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Creator's Key Takeaways

This is one of the worst tours I think I've ever done. What a complete ripoff.

We got to do all of that and it cost us exactly the same $120, but that was for both of us, so 50% cheaper.

It was a good 50% cheaper and you can have such a better time.

We actually left the tour early. I think that's the first time we've ever done that on an excursion.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Research local guides and check reviews before booking DIY tours.
Book DIY tours in advance to save money and avoid bartering.
Always ensure you have a buffer time to get back to the ship.
Avoid last-minute taxis at the port unless you've researched reputable options.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the shipAlways book tours that guarantee return on time, or research local options thoroughly.
Getting ripped offResearch and book reputable local guides in advance to avoid inflated prices.

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre cruise line shore excursions worth the cost compared to DIY options?
QHow can you save money on shore excursions while ensuring safety?
QWhat are the pros and cons of booking through the cruise line versus independently?

Topics Covered

Excursions2 Sad BaconValue Pricing3 Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconCabin Suite4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Phuket, Thailand2½ Happy Bacon
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Lang Kawi, Malaysia1½ Sad Bacon
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Pinang, Malaysia3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We just spent a fortune on cruise-booked shore excursions, and honestly it was the biggest mistake of our entire trip. https://squarespace.com/benanddavid to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code benanddavid Today, we’re putting cruise line tours head-to-head against DIY options to see if you’re actually being ripped off. If you’re planning a cruise, you’re constantly told that booking through the ship is the 'only safe way' to explore. But we’re going to show you exactly how much money we saved going solo—and why the cruise line tours were a massive waste of our limited time in port. If you don't know these secrets, you could be throwing away hundreds of dollars on your next vacation. But... wait until you see what happened during our final excursion. It was such a disaster that we actually had to escape halfway through just to save our sanity. This video is sponsored by Squarespace. ------------ ⭐ By joining our Patreon, you’re not just helping us… you’re becoming part of this journey. In return, you’ll get full bonus videos made just for you, early access, ad-free viewing, behind-the-scenes content, a monthly live video call, a postcard, your name in our credits, and so much more. Join now: https://www.patreon.com/benanddavid Check out our NEW travel channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Ben-and-David 📹 Get a personalised video message from us on Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/cruisewith 🌴 Book your next shore excursion with a return to ship guarantee and save up to 40% compared to ship booked excursions: https://shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1587043 🛒 Visit our Amazon shop for cruise must-haves (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisewithbendavid 📧 Join our FREE email newsletter: http://bit.ly/3XuZdsy ✉️ Contact us: ahoy@cruisewith.co.uk 📮 Want to send us mail? Our address: Hewitt-McDonald Media, Colonial House, Swinemoor Lane, Beverley, HU17 0LS, United Kingdom​