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The Best Kept Secret About Grand Turk! | Carnival Mardi Gras Cruise Vlog 2022

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CRUISE WITH JOSH
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πŸ‘οΈ 65K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 17:21

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a port day in Grand Turk while sailing on the Carnival Mardi Gras. The vlog begins with the travelers eating breakfast on deck 16, where they sample an arepa at the Blue Iguana Cantina. After preparing for their excursion, they note that the ship is experiencing heavy crowds due to a second large vessel being in port and a limited gangway availability caused by previous hurricane damage. Upon arriving at the beach, the creator expresses disappointment regarding the limited number of free chairs and the lack of umbrellas in the designated free area. The vlog follows their exploration of local shops and the Margaritaville pool area, which is described as a high-energy party atmosphere. The creator eventually discovers what they call the best kept secret of Grand Turk: a quieter section of the beach with plenty of wide open chairs and fewer crowds. The video concludes with the travelers returning to the ship to eat lunch at the Lido Buffet.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Mardi Gras
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Mardi Gras
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is probably the best kept secret about Grand Turk in 2022 right here and we just found it

the free umbrellas are completely gone there's no free umbrellas there are chairs but they're limited numbers

it's a busy day y'all with two ships it's just it's really impossible to do a lot of the stuff that you would typically do

this is the secret right here look at this wide open chairs now okay so forget that side come to this side

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get to the beach early for a prime spot, especially if there are two ships in port
βœ“Head to the quiet side of the island for open chairs and a peaceful experience

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding a good spot at the beach β€” Arrive early, especially on busy days with multiple ships
Dealing with crowds β€” Explore the quieter side of the island for a better experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the best kept secret about Grand Turk?
QHow do crowds and facilities differ when two ships are in port?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Top: Beach and pool visit
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