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What are Port Days Like?

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👁️ 884 views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 9:39
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been on around 10 cruises and I'm pretty sure I've never had to miss support and I've enjoyed every single one

I absolutely love it however you should be aware of how long you get in each port

I can't imagine anything worse than coming back to the port after a lovely day and realizing your ship isn't here

I would thoroughly recommend that you do it however I'd make sure that you do check the itinerary

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Check the ship's daily program for port times before getting off
✓Be strategic about tender port timing to avoid queues
✓Book excursions through the cruise line for guaranteed ship wait
✓Budget for transfers if visiting feeder ports
✓Allow ample time before all aboard time to avoid missing the ship

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the ship — Book excursions through the cruise line so the ship waits for you
Tender port complexity — Get tickets early, watch for announcements, and consider seasickness tablets

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are port days like on a cruise?
QHow long do ships stay in port?
QWhat are tender ports and how do they work?
QShould I book excursions through the cruise line or third party?
QWhat are feeder ports and how do they affect my visit?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4 Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona4 Happy Bacon
Top: Goudi tour exploring Sagrada Familia
Civitavecchia2½ Happy Bacon
Gibraltar3 Happy Bacon
Top: Tour to the top of the rock to see monkeys and explore St. Michael's Cave
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Join me in my third Cruise Hint's & Tips video as I let you know all about Port Days! I'll let you know all about the types of stays a cruise will have in port, what tender ports are and much more! Please Like and Subscribe if you've enjoyed! If you want to know more about Cruising with Matthew, check out my ; Twitter: @MatthewCruises Instagram: @CruisingWithMatthew Facebook: Cruising with Matthew