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5 Things That Could Ruin Your 2024 Caribbean Cruise!

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👁️ 54K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 12:57
What This Creator Said
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CaribbeanVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've just returned from back-to-back Caribbean cruisers on two very different ships the massive 6,000 passenger Symphony Of The Seas and the smaller 1,200 passenger oceani Vista

I was amazed how many people were still getting the same five things wrong that I've seen on every Caribbean cruise I've done over the years

I want to warn you about them so you can definitely avoid and stop doing them

I used to avoid itineries that called on cruise line owned and operated islands and destinations feeling that going there wasn't supporting local communities

Creator's Tips & Advice

Start by deciding which of the five different Caribbean itineraries is best for you, then choose the cruise line
Try different itineraries each time to see a more diverse side to the Caribbean
Check current travel advice before cruising and don't let your guard down in ports with elevated risk

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Choosing the wrong itinerary or cruise lineStart by selecting the best itinerary for you, then choose the cruise line that fits your style
Safety in Caribbean portsCheck travel advisories, stick with crowds, use cruise line excursions, and stay in enclosed port areas if needed

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the five key Caribbean itineraries?
QHow to choose the right cruise line for a Caribbean cruise?
QAre cruise line owned islands safe and worth visiting?
QWhat are the safety concerns for Caribbean cruises?

Topics Covered

Port Destination2½ Happy BaconSafety Medical2½ Sad BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Sad BaconItinerary Route1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barbados2½ Happy Bacon
Dominica2½ Happy Bacon
Jamaica2½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I’ve just returned from back-to-back Caribbean cruises on two very different ships, the massive 6,000 passenger Symphony of the Seas and the smaller 1,200 passenger Oceania Vista. And on both, despite their dramatic differences, I was amazed how many people were still getting the same five things wrong that I’ve seen on every Caribbean cruise I’ve done over the years. I want to warn you about them, so you can avoid them. 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.instagram.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 #cruisetipsandtricks 00:00 Start 01:02 All Caribbean cruises are the same? 03:40 Skip Cruise Line private islands? 05:09 Cruise lines not important? 06:50 Depart from Florida? 09:19 Caribbean ports are safe?