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how I get FREE shore excursions as a cruise ship crew member!! #cruiseship #shiplofe #shiplifehacks

Jordan Bauth
Jordan Bauth
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👁️ 82K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 0:40

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The creator explains how cruise ship crew members can access shore excursions at no cost by signing up for specific roles. In this instance, the creator participated as a crew observer to review a tour alongside regular guests. The excursion began early in the morning and featured a culinary component where the creator attended a guacamole and salsa making class. During this session, the creator learned to prepare guacamole and two varieties of salsa. The experience also included a salsa dancing segment which the creator described as fun. Following the instructional portion of the tour, participants were given approximately one hour of free time. The creator utilized this period to relax on a beach sunbed and enjoy the sun and water. The creator concluded that the tour guides provided high quality service and that the overall experience was positive.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

did you know crew members can actually go on an Excursion for free

I signed up to be a crew Observer so I was able to review the tour for shx with the other guests

I decided to take a guacamole and salsa class so I learned how to make guacamole and two different types of salsa as well as some salsa dancing which was really fun

it was a great experience and the tour guides were topnotch

Creator's Tips & Advice

Sign up to be a crew Observer to go on excursions for free
Take a guacamole and salsa class for a fun experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can crew members get free shore excursions?

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Excursions4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy Bacon
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