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World Cruise Day 73: Got it Right at Port Shimizu

Jan and Tracey Travels
Jan and Tracey Travels
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👁️ 2K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 1:00
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Creator's Key Takeaways

what we realized is doing it on our own is absolutely the right thing for here

the cheapest Excursion you can get is about ninety dollars

if you do your homework and kind of have a little bit of bravery and be able to go through and kind of prepare you're going to have so much better of an experience

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do your own research and prepare for port excursions instead of relying on ship excursions.
Share taxis with other travelers to reduce costs.
Be brave and plan ahead for a better experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Deciding whether to do excursions on your own or with the shipDo your homework and be brave; going on your own can be cheaper and better.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich ports are right to do on your own versus with a ship excursion?
QHow can you save money on port excursions?

Port Highlights

Shimizu4 Happy Bacon
Top: Independent taxi and tram to Mount Fuji viewpoint (about forty dollars)
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YouTube Video Description

We've struggled figuring out on this 2023 MSC World Cruise which ports are right to do on our own and which are right to do with a ship excursion. During our visit to Port Shimizu and Mt. Fuji, we got it right!