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My Biggest Cruise FAILS This Year (Embarrassing)

Life Well Cruised
Life Well Cruised
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πŸ‘οΈ 44K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 12:24

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Editorial Summary

The creator shares several personal experiences involving mistakes, mishaps, and emergencies encountered during her travels. She begins by describing an incident on Freedom of the Seas where using a blow dryer near a smoke detector triggered a fire alarm, resulting in a visit from ship security. She also recounts a kayaking excursion in Norway where she learned the importance of requesting lessons and noted the risks of allowing younger passengers to kayak alone. Another error involved forgetting to book flights for a Carnival cruise until shortly before departure, which increased her overall travel costs. The creator discusses a poor dining experience in Amsterdam, advising travelers to trust their instincts when a restaurant seems unappealing. Physical mishaps are also covered, including a fall while boarding the MSC Seascape. More serious topics include a medical emergency involving her father on an Enchanted Princess cruise, where she emphasizes the importance of medical travel insurance and utilizing ship medical centers. Finally, she describes a mechanical failure in the Holland Tunnel that required a police escort to reach the cruise terminal safely. She concludes by encouraging viewers to share their own travel mishaps.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I have had my fair share of some even mortifying embarrassing moments some Excursion blunders and even a personal situation

I was blow drying my hair on Freedom of the Seas it was an Ocean View cabin so we didn't have you know a window or door that we could open

I forgot to book my flights for my Carnival Celebration cruise I forgot to book them until about 2 and 1 half weeks before the cruise

I fell into the cruise ship so yes we were boarding msse Seascape and often times when we board we do film this

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Don't blow dry your hair right under the smoke detector in your cabin.
βœ“Book your flights well in advance to avoid last-minute price increases.
βœ“Trust your gut instinct at restaurants and leave if it doesn't feel right.
βœ“Don't wait to seek medical help on a cruise if you feel unwell.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What happens if you set off a fire alarm? β€” Security will respond quickly; avoid blow drying under smoke detectors.
How to handle medical emergencies on a cruise? β€” Go to the medical center immediately; don't wait, even if it costs money.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some common cruise fails and embarrassing moments?
QHow can you avoid or handle unexpected situations on a cruise?

Topics Covered

Embarkation1 Sad BaconCabin Interior1Β½ Sad BaconSafety Medical2 Happy BaconExcursions2Β½ Sad BaconBooking Process3Β½ Sad BaconValue Pricing1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam4 Sad Bacon
Brooklyn
Norway3 Happy Bacon
Top: kayaking Excursion
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