We Flew to a Different City for Our Cruise — Saved Money, Lost Time
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It was a good day. It was a busy day. Uh the drive uh down was a bit much, but it was good. It worked out. Worked out well.
So, we found a reasonable price to Orlando, and the hotel was the right price. So, we are going to make that journey this morning.
So, I would, uh, I'd recommend that.
So, I mean, Icon is is different because it's that's a whole another thing. That's a whole another that's a whole another ball game there.
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We flew into a different city to save money on our cruise — but it added a 3-hour drive before embarkation. In this video, we break down whether the savings were worth the extra time. If you’re comparing Orlando vs Fort Lauderdale for cruise flights, this breakdown may help you save money. Cruise day is finally here! 🚢✨ Join us as we kick off our 8-night Southern Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas — starting with a Thanksgiving weekend travel adventure, a drive from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale, and one of the smoothest boarding days ever. In Part 1 of our cruise vlog, we cover: 🚗 Why we flew into Orlando and drove to Port Everglades 🏨 Pre-cruise stay at the Sheraton Suites near the airport ⚓ Express boarding & first impressions of Oasis of the Seas 🍽️ Windjammer, Main Dining Room & Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen 🎰 Casino event cruise perks & slot tournament fun 🎄 Christmas decorations, tree lighting & holiday vibes onboard 🤿 Aqua80 show, belly flop contest & sea day activities This cruise was the perfect mix of relaxing sea days, great food, festive holiday magic, and smooth sailing — and we’re just getting started. Aruba is coming next! 🌴🦩 👉 Subscribe @barely-packed you don’t miss Part 2 of our Oasis of the Seas adventure and future cruise vlogs. 👍 Like the video if you love cruising, and comment below if you’ve sailed Oasis or are planning a Caribbean cruise! As always — live the life of your dreams 💙 #OasisoftheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #CruiseVacation #CaribbeanCruise #SouthernCaribbean #CruiseDay #SeaDay #ChristmasAtSea #HolidayCruise #CruiseShipLife #CruiseFood #CasinoCruise #ArubaCruise #CruiseYouTube #TravelVlog #BarelyPacked