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Cruise Vlog | Our Mexican Riviera Cruise | Day 1

Alex & Erika
Alex & Erika
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πŸ‘οΈ 206K viewsπŸ“… 9 years ago⏱️ 8:11

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the first day of a Mexican Riviera cruise, beginning with the process of boarding the ship in Long Beach. The video details the creator's strategy for bringing alcohol on board using specialized plastic flasks to avoid detection. While the creator notes that this method has worked for multiple previous cruises, they mention a reduced intake for this trip due to a family member's pregnancy. After boarding, the creator describes the initial chaos of embarkation, including misplaced luggage and the necessity of the mandatory lifeboat drill. The creator also discusses the convenience and potential financial risks of using the ship's onboard card for all transactions. Although the luggage eventually arrives, the creator discovers that the security team successfully identified and confiscated the tequila. The creator expresses a sense of defeat regarding the failed attempt to bypass alcohol restrictions but concludes the day by enjoying dinner on the ship.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Barely Crispy
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Other Β· 7 nightsFrom Long BeachVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I have taken this bottle of Don Julio tequila and I have transferred it into my special flask that we use for cruising

I'm only taking one bottle because as you know Erica's pregnant and we're not doing as much drinking

I opened up the bag and this was sitting right on top of a smiley face telling me that they had confiscated my alcohol

It's the first time first time ever that those flasks those plastic glass have not worked

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use a special flask for alcohol to avoid detection
βœ“Keep track of onboard spending to avoid a big bill at the end

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Alcohol confiscation β€” Use a special flask, but know it may not always work

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to expect on the first day of a cruise
QHow to bring alcohol on a cruise without it being confiscated

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