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Freedom of the Seas Video Blog - Eastern Caribbean Itinerary

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πŸ‘οΈ 2K viewsπŸ“… 13 years ago⏱️ 28:52
What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean Β· 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the Eastern Caribbean is more fluent in the Western Caribbean so you're not going to find some of the deals as far as shore excursions

you have more natural beauty in the Eastern Caribbean there are a lot of mountains a lot of really scenic vistas

the ship's going to wait for or they're gonna compensate you or you're basically covered

it's just some nice to be able to to go everywhere and there's no line you can get a pool chair without any problem whatsoever

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider staying on the ship during port days for a more relaxing experience with fewer crowds.
βœ“Research third-party shore excursions carefully, but ship-sponsored excursions offer peace of mind regarding timing.
βœ“Explore the Eastern Caribbean's scenic beauty, including mountains and clear waters, which differ from the Western Caribbean.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting back to the ship on time after a shore excursion β€” Use ship-sponsored excursions for guaranteed return timing, or thoroughly research third-party options.
Deciding what to do on port days with limited time β€” Mix beach days with tours to experience a taste of everything, and consider staying on the ship for relaxation.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the differences between Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries?
QWhat activities and options are available on the Eastern Caribbean islands (CocoCay, St. Thomas, St. Maarten)?
QHow do ship-sponsored versus third-party shore excursions compare?

Topics Covered

Excursions2 Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy BaconItinerary Route2Β½ Happy BaconKids Family2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

CocoCay3 Happy Bacon
Top: Beach Day
St. Maarten2 Happy Bacon
St. Thomas2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Godfrey Tours ($30 for adults)
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http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com - Royal Caribbean Blog presents the second part in a series of videos documenting planing a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation aboard Freedom of the Seas. On this episode, Matt is joined by Kaleigh Lay of CruizeCast.com to discuss the Eastern Caribbean itinerary for Matt's Freedom of the Seas cruise. Visit RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com and talk about this episode by posting in the comments. Twitter: http://twitter.com/therclblog Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog YouTube subscribe: http://YouTube.com/subscription_center?add_user=royalcaribbeanblog Thanks for watching! Be sure to tune in for the next episode! - Matt Hochberg