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Cruise Q's - Q19: What is the best “on your own” port experience you ever had?

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👁️ 371 views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 4:20
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Creator's Key Takeaways

my favorite on our own port experience was rome italy we visited rome a few times while cruising and the number of once-in-a-lifetime experiences you can have in one location is unbelievable

by walking to the train station near the port and using public transportation for significantly less money than the cruise line excursions

luca is quintessential italy and english speakers are rare if not non-existent walking around the walls and exploring luca gave us an authentic italian experience

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use public transportation instead of cruise line excursions to save money and see more
Plan your port days to include multiple destinations if time allows
Explore off-the-beaten-path locations for an authentic experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the best “on your own” port experience you ever had?

Port Highlights

Bermuda3 Happy Bacon
Top: Glass Beach and lighthouse visit
Livorno4 Happy Bacon
Top: Train to Lucca
Rome4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Independent public transportation to Rome ($12 per person round trip)
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YouTube Video Description

While the cruise industry is on pause due to COVID-19, our regular channel is also on pause. In the meantime, we’re doing a series called “Cruise Questions” -- or “Cruise Q's” -- where we ask a “Cruise Q” conversation starter, then share our answers and invite you to do the same in the Comments below. THIS WEEK'S CRUISE Q: What is the best “on your own” port experience you ever had? Please be sure to share your answer in the comments below! Thank you to everyone who shared a comment. If we didn’t highlight your comment this week, please continue sharing because we might highlight you next week!