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Port Day in Costa Maya Mexico - Segway Tour Excursion - Symphony of the Seas Cruise Vlog 2023

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πŸ‘οΈ 55K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 28:57

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a port day in Costa Maya, Mexico, beginning with a Segway adventure excursion organized through Royal Caribbean. After traveling to the site in an open-air Jaguar truck, the group undergoes training to operate the Segways, which require leaning to control movement. The tour includes riding through a shopping district and visiting a lighthouse, though the creators note significant amounts of seaweed on the beach. Following the excursion, they visit a local restaurant to enjoy Mexican Coca-Cola and chips and salsa before returning to the Symphony of the Seas. Back on the ship, the vlog covers various activities including dining at the Windjammer buffet, participating in a competitive round of mini-golf against family members, and watching a production of the musical Hairspray. The creators share personal anecdotes regarding Carrie's past experience performing in theater and discuss their ongoing passion for cruising. The video concludes with the ship departing for Cozumel, where the group prepares for an upcoming Jeep excursion in a national park.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Symphony of the Seas
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Symphony of the Seas
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean Β· Summer Β· 5 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we won [Applause] 53-51 we got 51. that's really close that was so close it was so close with shuffleboard too yeah and mini golf

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Be prepared for seaweed season in Costa Maya, as it can affect allergies and beach conditions.
βœ“Take advantage of one-on-one Segway training to build confidence before the tour.
βœ“Try the Mexican Coke at the beach stop for a unique taste experience with real sugar.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Nervousness about riding a Segway β€” Use the one-on-one training provided; it's easier once you get used to leaning your body.
Worries about cruise pace and frequency β€” Space out videos and focus on longer cruises (e.g., seven nights) to maintain enjoyment.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to do a Segway tour in Costa Maya?
QHow do you handle mini golf competitions on a cruise ship?
QWhat is the experience of seeing a Broadway show like Hairspray on Symphony of the Seas?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Costa Maya1Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Segway adventure and beach break tour
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