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Editorial Summary

The creators document their second day on a Royal Caribbean cruise, focusing on a shore excursion to swim with pigs. After arriving at CocoCay via a short boat ride, they participate in an organized tour that involves interacting with pigs in a fenced area. The creators note that the excursion primarily consists of structured photo opportunities rather than free-roaming interaction. They express disappointment regarding the high cost and the inability to use their own cameras on the beach. Following the excursion, they return to the ship, enjoy snacks at the snack shack, and spend time at the pool and water slides. The video also features the couple ranking their various CocoCay excursions, with the water park and balloon ride receiving higher marks than the pig excursion. The day concludes with dinner at Playmakers and a discussion about their personal history, ending with a surprise towel animal arrangement in their stateroom.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Independence of the Seas
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Independence of the Seas
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 3 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

this excursion was 100 per person okay seems kind of high yeah not to be negative but i don't think i would recommend this

i love the pigs it's three lines for three photos yeah i wish i had more one-on-one time with the pigs

i think the only one that i don't recommend is the pigs i would agree with that

the water park is good it is good oh i think that's the best bang for your buck

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring water shoes for the Swimming with Pigs excursion due to rocks and pig droppings on the beach.
βœ“Consider the water park at Perfect Day at CocoCay for the best value.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to expect from the Swimming with Pigs excursion β€” It is primarily a photo opportunity; manage expectations accordingly.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Swimming with Pigs excursion like at Perfect Day at CocoCay?
QHow do the creators rank the island activities they have tried?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Nassau
Perfect Day at CocoCay2 Happy Bacon
Top: Swimming with Pigs (100 per person)
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