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Shore Excursions - Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

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👁️ 5K views📅 12 years ago⏱️ 17:22
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Creator's Key Takeaways

shore excursions are an integral part of any Royal Caribbean cruise allowing guests the opportunity to explore the ports of call the ship visits

booking with Royal Caribbean is really really easy you can book in advance online but even before your cruise begins

booking on your own gives you a lot of more options I feel and it's great for the budget again saving money is really what it comes down to

hopefully this will give you some insight into whether you should book through Royal Caribbean or on your own

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book shore excursions early to secure your spot
Give yourself at least two hours padding before the ship's departure time
Check recent reviews on Cruise Critic, TripAdvisor, or via Google search
Consider both booking through Royal Caribbean and independent options based on your comfort level and budget

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the ship if on an independent excursionMake sure any tour gets you back well in advance, giving yourself at least two hours padding
Higher cost when booking through Royal CaribbeanWeigh the convenience and reliability against potential savings from independent booking

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy or why not book your next shore excursion with Royal Caribbean?
QWhat are the pros and cons of booking through Royal Caribbean versus independent companies?
QHow can you find and evaluate independent shore excursions?

Topics Covered

Excursions2½ Happy BaconService Crew2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

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Top: zipline tour in Mexico
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YouTube Video Description

Shore excursions are an integral part of any Royal Caribbean cruise, allowing guests the opportunity to explore the ports of call their ship visits. There's a multitude of options to choose from starting with booking a shore excursion directly through Royal Caribbean or going out on your own to book it yourself. This week, let's look into why or why not you might want to book your next shore excursion with Royal Caribbean or with an independent company. We will share experiences with both and what might work best for you and your party. Share with me your thoughts, questions and comments via... Twitter: @therclblog Facebook: /royalcaribbeanblog Email: matt@royalcaribbeanblog.com Leave a voicemail: (408) 6ROYAL6