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We Boarded a LUXURY Cruise! - Inside a National Geographic Expedition Ship 🤩 FULL TOUR

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their experience boarding a National Geographic expedition ship for a journey through the Dalmatian coast of Croatia and Montenegro. They highlight the intimate nature of the vessel, noting that it carries only about one hundred guests compared to the thousands found on traditional cruise ships. The tour covers various aspects of ship life, including a detailed look at their spacious, nautical-themed stateroom, the ship's amenities such as the gym, sauna, and observation lounge, and the dining experience. The creators emphasize the educational aspect of the expedition, mentioning the presence of photography experts and extensive reading materials. During a stop in Montenegro, they explore the town of Kotor, describing the mountainous landscape and local cats before returning to the ship to visit the bridge. They conclude that the expedition offers a more personal and high-quality experience, specifically praising the fresh, locally sourced Mediterranean cuisine and the ability to interact closely with the crew and fellow passengers.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for National Geographic Expeditions
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for National Geographic Expeditions
Solid Strip

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship TourCasual CreatorSponsored
Mediterranean · 9 nightsFrom Split

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

This is already such a different experience from other cruise ships we've been on. It's so much more intimate.

This cruise is put on by National Geographic and they actually invited us to come and check out this route and we were more than happy to oblige them

This is the largest stateateroom we've ever been in. It would stand a reason that they have the largest bathroom that we've ever been in on a cruise ship.

This has been the best food though that we have ever had on a cruise ship.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check out the open bridge policy to watch navigation
Visit the observation lounge for 360-degree views
Try the locally sourced Mediterranean dishes

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to board a luxury National Geographic expedition cruise?
QHow does the ship's intimacy compare to larger cruise ships?
QWhat are the dining experiences like on this cruise?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4 Happy BaconExcursions3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconCabin Interior4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4 Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconCabin Suite4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cotor4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Exploring the old town and fortress walls (€15)
Split4 Happy Bacon
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