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5 Tourist Scams We Witnessed First Hand on Our Last Cruise

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πŸ‘οΈ 647K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 12:28
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MediterraneanVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

unfortunately Taurus and cruise Travelers can be easy Targets in Cruise ports of call

I made a pretty classic mistake I should have known better that got me scammed when I was on my last Cruise

the best thing that you can do is leave your passports on board the ship inside your safe or inside your hotel room

I should have known better than to make that booking without checking the reviews of the company

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Leave passports on board the ship in your safe or in your hotel room
βœ“Use a money belt under clothing if carrying passports
βœ“Wear a crossbody bag or ensure handbags have zippers in crowded tourist areas
βœ“Ask locals for restaurant recommendations to avoid tourist traps
βœ“Research and check reviews before booking skip-the-line tickets online

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of pickpocketing and theft in cruise ports β€” Be vigilant, use secure bags, and leave valuables in safe places
Getting scammed by tourist trap restaurants β€” Ask locals for recommendations and explore side streets for better food

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common tourist scams in cruise ports?
QHow can travelers protect themselves from pickpocketing?
QWhat should you do if you fall victim to a scam?
QHow to avoid tourist trap restaurants?
QWhat are lessons learned from scam experiences?

Topics Covered

Port Destination1Β½ Happy BaconExcursions3Β½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona1Β½ Sad Bacon
Livorno
Rome2 Sad Bacon
Top: Vatican skip-the-line ticket (45 Euros each)
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Cruisers are easy targets for many cruise port scams, pickpockets & other tourist scams. Unfortunately, we witnessed (and experienced) these tourist scams & rif offs on our recent Mediterranean cruise! Travelers to Europe & other cruise destinations need to be careful & take precautions to not get caught by a scammer. In this video I share 5 different scams that we saw on our European cruise in Rome and Barcelena. I also share cruise tips & recommendations that can be helpful if you're going on a Mediterranean cruise. We cruised on Enchanted Princess (Princess Cruises). However, these cruise scams & tourist watch-outs can happen when going on a cruise with any other cruise line. This cruise travel advice applies to Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Norwegian Cruise Line & more. RESOURCES I RECOMMEND πŸ›³ THE ULTIMATE CRUISE PLANNER πŸ›³ Get the Life Well Cruised ULTIMATE CRUISE PLANNER ($10 off for a limited time). The printable planner includes 47 pages of checklists, packing lists, shore excursion forms & more! here: https://lifewellcruised.com/ultimate-... ______ Please note that this video is not sponsored. The links in this description are affiliate links, meaning that I will make a commission on purchases you make through my links, at no extra cost to you. As Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. CRUISE ESSENTIALS Hanging toiletry bag: https://amzn.to/3Nb8fFY Carry-on bag: Nautical carry on bag: https://amzn.to/2TH7L3T Packing cubes set: https://amzn.to/3wF1syG No surge power bar: https://amzn.to/3NCRu7d Over the door organizer: https://amzn.to/3Dx2m1N Electronics organizer: https://amzn.to/3wpIvxK Passport holder wallet: https://amzn.to/3f6VqNW Garment duffel bag: https://amzn.to/3VkdOW1 Magnet hooks: https://amzn.to/3wZgj77 Magnet clips: https://amzn.to/37bNh9W Towel clips: https://amzn.to/3b4cj9V Towel band with clips: https://amzn.to/3XrB1aR Cruise lanyards: https://amzn.to/3uNZBFb Cruise card holder: https://amzn.to/3EWtRUL Travel binoculars: https://amzn.to/3iRzO9P Travel jewelry bag: https://amzn.to/2SY190s Poo-Pourri: https://amzn.to/3vJCaM8 Waterproof phone cases on lanyards: https://amzn.to/3iXCuT6 Waterproof waist pouch: https://amzn.to/3AqMSeK Travel alarm clock: https://amzn.to/3iYuYXN Night light (motion sensor): https://amzn.to/33eMEqP Laundry hamper: https://amzn.to/2YMyJtw Water shoes: https://amzn.to/3G14O1g Lock box safe: https://amzn.to/3ibZkqQ Reef safe sunscreen: https://amzn.to/3rHUlRS Aloe vera: https://amzn.to/3BSz1gX Travel hairdryer: https://amzn.to/3xOxndy Coverup: https://amzn.to/3gO5T1Z Travel fan: https://amzn.to/3uMc24t Collapsable bottles: https://amzn.to/3tXCtVw Bonine: https://amzn.to/3NE87zo Seabands: https://amzn.to/3LxvLvt Ginger candies: https://amzn.to/370LBzP Travel luggage scale: https://amzn.to/3tIbzAX AirTags: https://amzn.to/3tIOttp Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3pMWbUD Backpack 40L water resistant: https://amzn.to/42Mewj0 USB to USBC adapter: https://amzn.to/450HTii Luggage tag holders: *Royal Caribbean: https://amzn.to/3tvNzB5 *Celebrity: https://amzn.to/3JB36Fk *Norwegian: https://amzn.to/3JzGiFP *Princess: https://amzn.to/3wvgW8t *Carnival: https://amzn.to/3uhaUFM *HAL: https://amzn.to/3tz7tLs Level8 Luggage (save 10% with code LIFEWELLCRUISED10): https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1007209... *What I have: Carry-on Textured Luggage 21", 24" Textured Luggage checked bag ULTIMATE CRUISE PLANNER: https://lifewellcruised.com/ultimate-... More Items we LOVE @ Life Well Cruised Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3QaoV29 _______ FTC LEGAL DISCLOSURE - Some links found in the description box of my videos are affiliate links, meaning that I will make a commission on purchases you make through my links, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products and services that I personally like and trust. _______ *Business inquiries & media: please contact Ilana at lifewellcruised@gmail.com Please note that I am unable to give personal cruise and travel advice. If you leave a comment I try my best to answer. ABOUT ME Hi! I'm Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams! Please note that I do not sell cruises on Life Well Cruised. This and all other videos are for entertainment purposes only. I share my own opinions, personal experiences and information with other cruise travellers, which I hope can be helpful. Please contact your travel agent or the cruise line directly for advice and any information specific to your booking. _____________________________________________________ Music Credit: Surf Time by Lux-InspiraMusicMusic