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Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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πŸ‘οΈ 43K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 54:13

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Editorial Summary

In this live stream, cruise creators Ben and David host a question and answer session from their brand new studio. They begin by updating viewers on their recent move and their upcoming travel plans, which include a trip to Rome on the Norwegian Epic. The creators engage with a global audience, answering various questions regarding cruise line recommendations, such as the differences between Virgin Voyages, Princess, and Royal Caribbean. They also address specific viewer inquiries about Disney cruises, the merits of different ship classes, and how they fund their frequent travels through YouTube and Patreon. Throughout the broadcast, Ben and David discuss their personal preferences for smaller ships and share insights into the logistics of cruising, including port recommendations like Bar Harbor and advice for first-time cruisers. The session concludes with the creators expressing gratitude to their supporters and teasing upcoming content, including more Disney vlogs and potential road trip videos.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Royal Caribbean Group
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Royal Caribbean Group
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
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MediterraneanFrom RomeVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We're heading to Rome. We're going on the Norwegian Epic.

We fund our cruises from our YouTube income. So, basically, obviously, we get paid on this channel.

We're going to announce some more cruises in our next video, but yes.

We're super excited. We've been looking forward to this all day to get with hang with you, update you on our next few cruises.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Don't try and do everything in the first day on a mega ship. Take your time.
βœ“Book everything you want to book when you get on board or beforehand on the cruise planner.
βœ“For a first cruise, consider a week-long itinerary with lots of ports.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overwhelmed by mega ships β€” Take your time, book activities in advance, and find your own spaces on the ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhere are we heading next?
QHow do you fund your cruises?
QWhat would you recommend for a first-time cruiser?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Plymouth2Β½ Happy Bacon
Rome2Β½ Happy Bacon
Bar Harbor3Β½ Happy Bacon
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