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What I loved and hated about my first European cruise!

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👁️ 50K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 18:09
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloNorthern_europe · 7 nightsFrom SouthamptonFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I am not a fan of Royal Caribbean's Key Program which is a VIP Access program in which you can pay extra to get certain perks and amenities during your cruise

the beautiful scenery in the fjores now let me tell you something while I'm complaining here that I had to see the same amazing scenery for a second and third time it was still absolutely amazing

I under packed to be more agile and it backfired badly

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do everything in the pre-cruise check-in before you arrive to make embarkation easy
Book a balcony cabin for the views on a Norway cruise
Consider overpacking slightly to have extra outfits and space for souvenirs

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Jet lag and adjusting to local timeFly business class to be more rested and prepared for the trip
Underpacking for agilityPack a bigger suitcase with extra outfits to avoid running out of clothes and have space for souvenirs

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the things you liked and hated about a first European cruise?
QIs the Royal Caribbean Key Program worth it?
QWhat are the best tips for planning a European cruise?

Topics Covered

Excursions2½ Sad BaconValue Pricing3½ Sad BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bergen2½ Happy Bacon
Geiranger1½ Sad Bacon
Top: Rib boat excursion
Olden1½ Sad Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

I went on my first European cruise on Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas to Norway, and overall it was a great cruise. Looking back at it, there's a few things that stood out from my time across the pond! [Subscribe for more Royal Caribbean videos!] https://is.gd/p6dgx0 [Listen to our Podcast] https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast Get news, information and advice at http://RoyalCaribbean.Blog [Social Links] https://www.facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog http://twitter.com/therclblog