Aruba Snorkeling Cheap (DIY) + Klein Bonaire Jellyfish Drift Snorkel | Emerald Princess Vlog Pt 1
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We took a public bus, which saves quite a bit of money. We didn't have to use an excursion.
I was paddling almost as fast as I could with my fins trying to just get this snorkel over with.
If they're little, if they're little white ones, it's not a big deal. Big ones, it's a big deal.
This cruise is going some cool places and we already have some really cool footage.
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We snorkeled Aruba for cheap (same spot as the pricey excursions!)—then drift snorkeled Klein Bonaire and hit a zillion jellyfish 😳🪼 In Part 1 of our Emerald Princess Panama Canal cruise vlog, we’re showing you some of our best DIY port adventures—plus the fun onboard the Emerald Princess (a ship we really enjoyed!). 🌴 In this video (Part 1), you’ll see: ✅ Aruba snorkeling for cheap (yes—without paying for expensive excursions) ✅ How we got to great snorkeling using a local public bus ✅ Our unforgettable Klein Bonaire drift snorkel experience ✅ The moment we found ourselves surrounded by tons of jellyfish 🪼 Did we get stung? ✅ A look at Emerald Princess entertainment, ship vibes, and onboard fun ✅ How much we packed into this trip (so much we had to split it into TWO parts!) 🎥 Coming up in Part 2: 🚢 Panama Canal Locks (including the big lock crossing!) 🌮 Street food in Cartagena, Colombia 🌿 Jungle adventures in Costa Rica (ziplining + boat ride + sloths + monkeys!) 🌧️ …and then the sky opened up with a serious tropical downpour! If you’re planning a cruise with Aruba + Bonaire, looking for budget-friendly snorkeling, or you just love real travel vlogs with surprises (and a little chaos), this one’s for you. ⸻ ✅ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO GigSky eSIM (Cruise + Land Data Plans) Invitation Code: KATH406 ($3 off) https://www.gigsky.com/data-cruises Meclizine (our go-to seasickness medicine) Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3QP2ktx Our Travel Agent Recommendation teresa@coppercactustravel.com Book we both loved: “Table for Two” by Amor Towles Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4hYiLiw ⸻ ✅ WATCH NEXT (PLAYLISTS) Our Cruise Life https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2wV-KXCTQQBLp9JiBJnjNAwcV2h3WY71&si=rY13HBxSjpM9571v Life Off the Ship https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaKrCcu1wb9MEhH5IhM1PwepNQzpWAKEx&si=pCiX4raEfEAcawCf ⸻ ✅ WE SPLIT OUR CONTENT BETWEEN BOTH CHANNELS (STANDARD CROSSOVER PARAGRAPH) We split our content between Cruise Through Retirement (ships, itineraries, and cruise experience) and Taste Life With Us (ports, food, and daily life), so watching both gives you the full picture of what our full-time life looks like on land and at sea. ⸻ ✅ BUY US A COFFEE (OR A GLASS OF WINE 🍷) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tastelifewithus ⸻ ✅ SOCIAL LINKS Cruise Through Retirement (CTR) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Cruise_Through_Retirement Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CruiseThroughRetirement Taste Life With Us (TLWU) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Taste_Life_With_Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TasteLifeWU ⸻ ✅ TRAVEL FAVORITES (AMAZON) Sequence (our favorite travel game!) Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4haUSV9 ⸻ ✅ AFFILIATE / SUPPORT DISCLOSURE Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our channel! #ad #referral BOOKING.COM: http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=6776&id=1702651 RENTALCARS.COM: http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=29081&id=1702651 #TasteLifeWithUs #TravelVlog #CruiseVlog #EmeraldPrincess #PrincessCruises #PanamaCanalCruise #Aruba #Bonaire #KleinBonaire #ArubaSnorkeling #BonaireSnorkeling #Snorkeling #Jellyfish #CruiseTips #DIYTravel #BudgetTravel #RetirementTravel #FullTimeTravel #WorldNomads #SlowTravel #DailyTaste #CruiseThroughRetirement