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What a Transatlantic Cruise Is Really Like | Sky Princess Transatlantic Cruise Overview

Jetways to Gangways
Jetways to Gangways
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👁️ 2K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 20:00
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleTransatlanticFrom Southampton

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This is a journey overview rather than a formal review, which I'll be covering in a future video.

We divided and conquered saila away. Tim joined the party in the patza while I headed to the top deck to say goodbye to Southampton.

Even in the dense fog, we could tell this was a beautiful area.

I love the walts.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Watch the safety briefing on the app and complete the muster drill.
Explore ports on foot to discover hidden gems.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long crossing durationThis video gives a day-by-day look to see if it might be right for you.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a transatlantic cruise really like?
QWhat activities are available on a sea day?
QHow can passengers make the most of port days?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Cherbourg2½ Happy Bacon
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Portland2 Happy Bacon
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Southampton2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to spend over two weeks crossing the Atlantic on a cruise ship, this video — and the next — give a day-by-day look at our Sky Princess transatlantic cruise. 🌊 Continuing the journey! Watch Part 2 — Azores to Bermuda to Florida here: https://youtu.be/2RyxitREefI This video covers embarkation day through Day 8 of the crossing, including sea days, ports of call, and how we spent our time onboard, so you can see what a long transatlantic cruise is actually like in real life. I also give great overviews of these ports of call: Portland/Weymouth, UK Cherbourg, France Vigo, Spain; Ponta Delgada, Azores Bermuda This is a journey overview rather than a formal review, which I’ll be covering in a future video. Part 2 continues with Day 9 through disembarkation. Part 2 link will be added here once published. Chapters 00:00 Introduction/What the video is about 00:42 Embarkation Day 1 02:03 Day 2 Portland/Weymouth UK 05:23 Day 3 Cherbourg, France 07:53 Day 4 Sea Day 09:35 Day 5 Sea Day 11:15 Day 6 Vigo, Spain 15:10 Day 7 Sea Day 17:26 Day 8 Sea Day 19:40 Outro stay tuned for Part 2 My videos in general revolve around my experiences aboard cruise ships: travel vlogs, ship and cabin tours, history and information about ports of call, and tips that make her cruising trips economical and enjoyable.