S1 Ep3 Royal Caribbean cruise Ports and Islands

weshoredid

🥉Knowledgeable

👁️ 6 views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 34:14

Royal Caribbean Group

Independence of the Seas

Wonder of the Seas

Brilliance of the Seas

What This Creator Said

4 Happy Bacon

Creator RecommendsTips & Advice🥉Knowledgeable Creator

OtherVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

it's always fun to um Embark but not disembark

it is a safer bet cuz if not you have to go home and then try to deal with trying to get your money back

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Drive to the port if possible to avoid baggage weight limits and airport stress.

✓Go to the port the day before your cruise to avoid missing the ship due to travel delays.

✓Book excursions through the cruise line for a 'safer bet' regarding refunds if weather prevents arrival at an island.

✓Factor in daily gratuities (roughly $14.50 to $20 per person) when budgeting.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the ship due to delays — Arrive at the port city the day before your cruise.

Overpacking for flights — Driving allows you to bring more clothes without worrying about the 50lb airline limit.

Excursion refunds — Book through the cruise line so they can handle refunds if the ship can't reach the destination.

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould I fly or drive to the cruise port?

QWhat are the different types of staterooms available?

QHow much are gratuities on Royal Caribbean?

QWhat is the best time of year to cruise?

QShould I book excursions through the cruise line or locally?

Topics Covered

Excursions2 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconValue PricingMehEmbarkation3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cozumel, Mexico3½ Happy Bacon

Top: Chichen Itza

Grand Cayman3 Happy Bacon

Port Canaveral4 Happy Bacon

How to read the Trip Bacon Score

Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect

Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this

Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

See what all creators think about Independence of the Seas

YouTube Video Description↓

Welcome to the weSHOREdid podcast for the new cruiser and beyond. With cruising being so popular right now we want to guide you through the process. Planning a vacation is a daunting task, especially when the vacation is moving. So, join us as we continue the booking to disembarking series and talk about Ports and Islands on Episode 3 We would love you to be part of the show. Please email your stories, ideas, and comments to weshoredid@yahoo.com. Travel agent and channel partner from MEI travel – please mention the weshoredid podcast. Jenn Greene 443-499-2168 jenn.greene@mei-travel.com mei-travel.com/jenn.greene Royal Caribbean Blog, Life Well Cruised, La Lido Loca, Midships, Cruise Tips TV