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Cruising to Portugal & Spain | The End of Our 19 Night Transatlantic Cruise

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👁️ 130 views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 1:02:05
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleTransatlantic · Fall · 19 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I loved it. I loved every second of it. I think the weather being kind of wonky was a little bit of a bummer.

Let this be your must-do Portugal. Go. It was amazing. Incredible.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book excursions independently in Lisbon for better value and flexibility.
Plan your time carefully in Barcelona, as port stops can be short.
Get a massage on a cruise if you can splurge; it's worth it.
Be aware that onboard spending switches to euros once in Europe on MSC.
Don't hide ducks in Central Park on Royal Caribbean ships.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to do on a long cruise?There are plenty of activities; it was the best three weeks of their life.
Weather might be wonkyStill enjoyable; no major complaints despite weather issues.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the highlights and challenges of a 19-night transatlantic cruise?
QWhat to do in Lisbon and Barcelona on a cruise stop?
QHow does the experience change when new passengers board mid-cruise?
QWhat should you know about MSC cruise operations in Europe?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route3½ Happy BaconExcursions2½ Sad BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad BaconSpa Fitness4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconShip Condition2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Lisbon4 Happy Bacon
Top: Quinta da Regaleira excursion (near 200 a person)
Barcelona1½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

In the final episode of our 3-part transatlantic cruise series, Josh and Olivia wrap up their 19-night journey with unforgettable stops in Lisbon—a city we absolutely fell in love with—and Barcelona, where things didn’t quite go as planned. We’re sharing our favorite moments, a few travel hiccups, and the bittersweet feelings of saying goodbye to nearly three weeks at sea aboard the MSC Divina. It’s the end of an epic adventure, and we’re taking you with us all the way to the final port! We want to hear from YOU! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.⁠passportpalspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave us your travel hot takes & crazy stories for our 'Wish You Were Here' segment! #cruise #transatlanticcruise #lisbon #barcelona #portugal #spain #travel #podcast #msccruises #mscdivina