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I Was Totally Shocked By My First Transatlantic Cruise 😱

30 And A Wake Up
30 And A Wake Up
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πŸ‘οΈ 69K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 18:03

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a 33 day transatlantic cruise aboard the Island Princess, beginning in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After describing his stay at the Embassy Suites and his boarding process, he provides a tour of his ocean view cabin, noting the walk-in closets and obstructed view. The journey includes a stop in Halifax, Canada, where the creator explores the downtown area and tries local poutine. The video then focuses heavily on several ports in Iceland, including Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, and Siglufjordur. In these locations, the creator emphasizes his preference for walking off the ship to explore rather than booking excursions, highlighting scenic paths, colorful architecture, and local waterfalls. He also notes the logistical differences in various ports, such as using lifeboats as shuttles to reach the pier. The cruise concludes with a visit to Southampton, England, following a missed opportunity to explore Cornwall due to heavy fog. The creator ends the video expressing excitement for his upcoming voyage through the Norwegian fjords.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Princess Cruises
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Princess Cruises
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
🧍 Best for SoloTransatlantic · Summer · 33 nightsFrom Fort LauderdaleFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was totally shocked by my first transatlantic cruise

It was an amazing cruise

I really enjoyed my time in Iceland

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Walk off the ship to explore ports without excursions
βœ“Bring warmer clothing for cooler climates

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cold weather in northern ports β€” Bring warmer clothing and head covering
Walking long distances to ports β€” Use Uber or shuttle services if needed

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to take a first transatlantic cruise?
QCan you explore ports without excursions?
QWhat should you expect on a Princess Cruises transatlantic itinerary?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Akureyri4 Happy Bacon
Halifax4 Happy Bacon
Ísafjârður4 Happy Bacon
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