I stayed on my cruise ship in port — is this the ultimate cruise hack?
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As a veteran cruiser, this was something I had never done before, but now I see why it is the best kept secret.
I loved the low-key day on the ship more than I expected. And now, I can see why veteran cruisers say it's the best kept secret.
By opting to stay on the ship in port, we were able to enjoy a slower morning on Utopia of the Seas. There was nowhere to be for us, and that was such a relaxing feeling.
Being able to experience the ship's amenities without needing to fight the crowds was well worth it.
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Veteran cruisers often skip a port day to enjoy an empty ship, but is it worth it? On my recent 4-night cruise aboard Utopia of the Seas, we visited two ports of call in the Bahamas, including Nassau and Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. I’ve visited Nassau more times than I can count, so my husband and I decided to stay onboard and enjoy the ship instead. Here's what it was like — and whether I'd do it again. Learn more about cruising: https://cruise.blog/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecruiseblog