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Cruising South America Wasn’t What I Expected (Or Planned)

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👁️ 199K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 14:50
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South_pacific · Summer · 14 nightsFrom ValparaisoVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was apprehensive too as on my last trip there it was really rough although this time as we arrived the wind suddenly died down the sea calmed and the sun came out

the history Landscapes glaciers volcanoes Penguins the culture in those big cities will stay with me for years and years and years so absolutely yes this was an amazing trip

the sea day experience is a key part of the trip now if you want a cruise to be entertained and lots of activities on sea days this is not what this region is about

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pre-book excursions well in advance due to limited capacity
Pack for a wide range of weather conditions including rain, cold, and heat
Bring local currency for ports as USD and cards are not widely accepted
Consider taking cruise line tours for stress-free exploration in remote ports

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Rough seas and weather unpredictabilityBe prepared for bumpiness from the start and pack appropriate clothing
High cost of excursionsBudget more per tour than other regions and book early
Currency and payment issuesPlan for local currency needs in each port as USD and cards are not widely accepted

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before cruising around South America?
QHow do ports and excursions differ from popular regions like the Caribbean?
QWhat are the challenges of sea days on this itinerary?

Topics Covered

Excursions2 Happy BaconItinerary Route2½ Happy BaconService Crew1 Happy BaconShip Condition1 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Buenos Aires4 Happy Bacon
Montevideo3½ Happy Bacon
Port Stanley4 Happy Bacon
Top: Tour to bluff Cove penguin reserve and war history
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I cruised around the base of South America for 14 nights on Holland America Oosterdam, and in this video, I explore all the things I wish I had been told me before going that would have meant I was better prepared and got even more from the trip. For bonus & exclusive content (including videos, articles, eBooks and more) become a channel member or patron: --------------------------------------------------- * Patreon Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers * YouTube Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join Check out my cruise-themed T-shirts and products: --------------------------------------------------- * T-Shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore * Mugs, notebooks, hoodies etc: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/tipsfortravellers?ref_id=22354 My social media: --------------------------------------------------- * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers * Instagram: http://www.instgram.com/garybembridge * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 101 cruises I have done to date. #cruisetips #CruisingTips #SouthAmerica 00:00 Start 00:59 Not the Caribbean? 01:29 Port Challenges 02:44 Missing Ports 03:16 Sightseeing Issues 06:31 Booking issues 07:14 Cost Issues 07:36 Long days? 08:05 Sea Day Issues 10:37 Weather Issues 13:19 Money issues