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Five Shore Excursion Tips for your Cruise - Important!

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👁️ 4K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 8:21
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so whether you're cruising the warm waters of the caribbean enjoying the history of the mediterranean or taking in the natural beauty of alaska we've got five things that you should consider before booking a short excursion

number one will you be up for it now this one's especially important for your final ports on the cruise but it can apply to all of them

number two have a rainy day plan and set the right expectations

number three watch out for shopping opportunities and i should put that in in air quotes

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Consider your energy levels and group's mobility when choosing excursions
✓Have a rainy day plan and understand cancellation policies
✓Be aware that shopping stops may take more time than expected
✓Compare ship-sponsored vs independently booked excursions for cost and variety
✓It's okay to stay on the ship and enjoy onboard amenities

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the ship — Third-party operators also guarantee return to the ship; they watch out for this just as much as you do
Not knowing what to do in port — It's perfectly fine to stay on the ship and enjoy onboard amenities

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould you book shore excursions through the cruise line?
QIs a full day excursion worth it?
QWhat about weather or mobility concerns?
QAre you worried about missing the ship?

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Should you book shore excursions through the cruise line? Is a full day excursion worth it? What about weather, or mobility concerns? Are you worried about missing the ship? Whether cruising the Caribbean, Alaska, or Europe, make sure you consider these five things before picking a shore excursion. 🔗Relevant Links🔗 Booking Shore Excursions Independently vs Booking Through the Cruise Line ➡️ https://www.cruisehabit.com/booking-shore-excursions-independently-vs-booking-through-cruise-line Staying on the Ship While in Port ➡️ https://www.cruisehabit.com/staying-ship-while-port Help us by getting travel planning assistance from the same people who plan our trips➡️ https://CruiseHabit.com/content/get-help-great-travel-agent Our Scheduled Cruises - Join Us or Follow Along➡️ https://www.cruisehabit.com/content/catch-us-high-seas-cruisehabit-onboard Our Social Links➡️ https://bit.ly/m/cruisehabit/ Buy Me a Coffee➡️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com//cruisehabit #cruisetips #cruises #shoreexcursions 0:00 Introduction 0:33 Will you be up for it? 1:30 Have a rainy day plan. 2:37 Watch out for "shopping opportunities". 3:50 Ship sponsored vs independent excursions. 6:01 You don't have to get off of the ship!