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Cruises I'd skip (and do again) after taking 53 cruises around the world

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Editorial Summary

The creator shares her personal preferences regarding various cruise itineraries based on her experience with 53 different voyages. She highlights several destinations she would repeat, including the Norwegian fjords for their breathtaking scenery, an Australia and Bali route for its diverse activities, and Iceland for its otherworldly landscapes and cost-effective way to see remote towns. She also expresses a strong desire to continue booking Mediterranean cruises to maximize cultural exploration. Conversely, she identifies several itineraries she would skip. She advises against the Greek Isles due to extreme crowds in ports like Santorini and the Western Caribbean because of rundown or unsafe feeling ports. She also notes that while her South Africa cruise provided memorable safari experiences, logistical issues with the cruise line make it a one-time trip. Finally, she mentions that while her cruise through China and Japan was unique, the logistical challenges and expensive visa requirements make it an itinerary she does not feel the need to repeat.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Cruise Line
Mild Gripe
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Cruise Line
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been on 53 cruises and I'm going to be sharing with you the itineraries that I would sail again in a heartbeat and a few of the itineraries that I would maybe skip again.

I don't regret taking this cruise, but it's not one that I would book again for myself.

I wouldn't hesitate to cruise around Iceland again, and my husband is already asking when we can return.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider taking a land trip to Greece in the off-season if you can't handle heat or crowds.
βœ“For European cruises outside the usual routes, consider heading south to the Canary Islands.
βœ“A Mediterranean cruise can ease logistics and maximize your time in Europe.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich cruise itineraries would you recommend after taking 53 cruises?
QWhich cruise itineraries would you skip after taking 53 cruises?

Topics Covered

Excursions2Β½ Sad BaconItinerary Route3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bali4 Happy Bacon
Beijing2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Great Wall of China
Bergen4 Happy Bacon
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