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PORT DAY IN OIA, SANTORINI AS A CRUISE SHIP CREW MEMBER🇬🇷🪬what to do, pair lifts, answering your qs!

Jordan Bauth
Jordan Bauth
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👁️ 47K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 26:32

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Editorial Summary

A cruise ship crew member documents a port day in Santorini, Greece, specifically focusing on a visit to the town of Oia. After experiencing some logistical delays with the tender and missing a public bus, the creator and her companion travel to Oia to explore the iconic white buildings and blue dome churches. The creator visits various viewpoints, shops for postcards, and finds a quiet spot for photos. The excursion includes a meal featuring a karma latte, a three-dipper with tzatziki, and meatball soup. During her time in town, she purchases a handmade custom name necklace in Greek and a unique carpet purse. The video concludes with the creator returning to the ship and answering several viewer questions. She discusses her six years of experience working on ships, her current dream itinerary covering Europe and Australia, her physical recovery from previous injuries, and her desire to make the most of every travel opportunity during her contract.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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No strong opinion
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

It is so beautiful here and I pinch myself every single time that we come because it just feels unreal that I get to see this place

I was really excited to visit Ia, but it exceeded my expectations for sure

I found a lot of the streets quiet. So, really happy that we got our pictures

I have been skating on ships for over 6 years now

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take the public bus to Oia for a cheap and efficient option
Explore hidden locations to avoid crowds and get better photos
Consider getting a custom-made necklace as a unique souvenir

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow many years have you been skating on ships?
QWhat is your dream cruise itinerary?
QWhen do you finish this contract?
QWill you be able to visit New Zealand when in Australia on your trip?
QWhat do you most want to take away from this contract?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Santorini4½ Happy Bacon
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