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This Is NOT Your Average Port Day in Catalina…

Shug & Alan's Travel Channel
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👁️ 5K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 31:14
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Creator's Key Takeaways

These excursions when you book them here almost half the price is what they would be on the cruise ship.

The ice cream is good. So, definitely we are at Sailor's Ice Cream. That's might be our new spot.

You can definitely book an excursion on your own. It does not have to be through the ship.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book excursions on your own for cheaper prices, but ensure you return to the ship on time.
Check the last shuttle time when you get off the water shuttle to avoid being left behind.
Bring your own basketball if you want to play on the courts.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting left behind at portAlways check the last shuttle time and give yourself an hour buffer before all aboard time.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best things to do on a port day in Catalina Island?
QHow can you save money on excursions in Catalina?
QWhat is the VIP tender process like on a Carnival cruise?

Topics Covered

Excursions3 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconDining Buffet1½ Sad BaconService Crew4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Catalina Island4 Happy Bacon
Top: Submarine Tour ($56 for adults, $48 for seniors)
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YouTube Video Description

We're heading to Catalina Island in style on our Carnival cruise—complete with a surprise VIP exit off the ship, a fun port tour, and more ice cream than we probably needed 🍦😅 If you're planning a cruise to Catalina or just love cruise port day adventures, this vlog has everything: scenic views, cruising tips, and, yes... a whole lotta dessert. 🛳️ Ship: Carnival Firenze 📍 Port: Catalina Island, California 🎥 Experience: VIP tender process, port day tour, ice cream overload 👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and join us for more cruising fun every week! https://www.youtube.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel?sub_confirmation=1 Another Day, Another Adventure! #AnotherDayAnotherAdventure #CarnivalFirenze #CatalinaIsland #CruiseVlog #CruisingTips #ShugAndAlan #VIPCruising #PortDay #CarnivalCruiseLine #IceCreamLovers June 2025 ---- 🫶🏽Join our channel to get your name in our videos, discounts on Merch and more! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeMpg_qlS0LNnV0WTBu2bbA/join 👚Buy Shug & Alan merch https://shugalanstravelchannel.creator-spring.com Follow us on social media: 👍 https://www.facebook.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel 📸 https://www.instagram.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel ✌️ https://www.tiktok.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel 🐦https://twitter.com/ShugAlansTC Donations to help support our channel https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YPR6P3SXELPCU 0:00 Intro 1:00 Breakfast in the Lido Marketplace 4:25 Water shuttle to Catalina Island 6:15 Arrived at Catalina Island 15:00 The Fun Zone 19:20 Sailors Delight Ice Cream 30:37 Closeout