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Our Japan Cruise Almost Didn't Happen

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πŸ‘οΈ 1K viewsπŸ“… 7 months ago⏱️ 42:46
What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘¦ Best for Family (Teens)Asia Β· SummerVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We scheduled this cruise at the very last minute, friends. We had an opportunity to get a killer deal on Diamond Princess.

I'm your host, Sherry, and we invite you to join our cruise loving family as we travel the world creating cruise videos and vlogs.

Japan Airlines is a class act. I just have to tell you if anybody out there is planning a a flight to Japan or Asia on one of their beautiful aircraft, we flew on one of their brand new aircraft and it was a very dignified experience.

If you're thinking about going over to Japan to do a cruise and it's your first time, please don't do this itinerary.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Remain calm if your flight is cancelled and don't panic.
βœ“If you have airline status, call the special desk for help with rebooking.
βœ“Pack an umbrella or parasol for sun protection in hot climates.
βœ“Book shore excursions with companies that specialize in cruise guests.
βœ“Research and book tours that allow you to explore on your own.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Flight cancellations disrupting cruise plans β€” Build in extra days before cruise and have travel insurance.
Choosing the right itinerary for Japan cruising β€” Avoid itineraries with few port days in Japan; opt for more port-intensive options.
Booking shore excursions in unfamiliar ports β€” Use specialized shore excursion companies and research tour details carefully.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happened when our flight to our cruise was cancelled?
QHow was the experience on the Diamond Princess cruise in Japan?
QWhat are the pros and cons of booking tours through Viator?
QWhat is it like to cruise in Japan and visit ports like Keelung and Okinawa?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Ishigaki2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Canoe and snorkeling tour
Keelung2 Happy Bacon
Top: Night market food tour
Okinawa3 Happy Bacon
Top: Private tour with Shore Excursions Group
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YouTube Video Description↓

This week on the podcast, we talk about the cruise(s) that almost didn't happen. Our flight to our epic cruise got CANCELLED as we were driving to the airport, and we'll share what happened next, how it's been going on our cruise adventure in Japan, and what we've been up to in the ports of Keelung, Taiwan, and the Southern Islands of Japan. We'll also share cruise #2, with zero sea days and a pretty packed schedule! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com