Cruises I'd skip (and do again) after taking 53 cruises around the world

Name: Cruises I'd skip (and do again) after taking 53 cruises around the world
Uploaded: 2025-08-15T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 10 min 1 s
Channel: Cruise Blog
Description: I've been on 53 cruises around the world, visiting 6 continents and over 60 countries. After so many cruises, I've liked some more than others. These are the itineraries I'd book again in a heartbeat—and the ones I would skip next time around. Learn more about cruising: https://cruise.blog/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecruiseblog

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What This Creator Said

3 Happy Bacon

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been on 53 cruises and I'm going to be sharing with you the itineraries that I would sail again in a heartbeat and a few of the itineraries that I would maybe skip again.

I don't regret taking this cruise, but it's not one that I would book again for myself.

I wouldn't hesitate to cruise around Iceland again, and my husband is already asking when we can return.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Consider taking a land trip to Greece in the off-season if you can't handle heat or crowds.

✓For European cruises outside the usual routes, consider heading south to the Canary Islands.

✓A Mediterranean cruise can ease logistics and maximize your time in Europe.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich cruise itineraries would you recommend after taking 53 cruises?

QWhich cruise itineraries would you skip after taking 53 cruises?

Topics Covered

Excursions2½ Sad BaconItinerary Route3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bali4 Happy Bacon

Beijing2½ Happy Bacon

Top: Great Wall of China

Bergen4 Happy Bacon

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I've been on 53 cruises around the world, visiting 6 continents and over 60 countries. After so many cruises, I've liked some more than others. These are the itineraries I'd book again in a heartbeat—and the ones I would skip next time around. Learn more about cruising: https://cruise.blog/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecruiseblog