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Which Caribbean Port is the Best? Star Princess Holiday Cruise

The Bargain Chasing Tourist
The Bargain Chasing Tourist
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👁️ 807 views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 6:13
What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean · WinterVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I had planned to take a taxi to one of the other beaches in Grand Turk. I was skeptical about a beach so close to the ship and honestly this beach was heavenly.

The merchandise in Grand Turk honestly looked a lot better quality than Amber Cove. And you've got to love the donkey magnets and Christmas ornaments.

You guessed it, Grand Turk was my clear favorite and I hope I can come back to see more of this island.

There's also a really clean set of air conditioned bathrooms, which is, you know, really rare when you go places in the Caribbean.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the pedal cabs in Amber Cove for a small gratuity if you have mobility issues.
Do laundry on the ship to avoid bringing dirty clothes home.
Don't fall for vendors claiming free Wi-Fi to sell expensive beach chairs.
Avoid specialty restaurants to cruise on a bargain.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich Caribbean port is better: Amber Cove or Grand Turk?
QIs the beach in Grand Turk near the ship worth visiting?
QAre there amenities like laundry or clean bathrooms in these ports?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition2½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconDining SpecialtyMehPool Deck3 Happy BaconPort Destination2 Happy BaconExcursions2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amber Cove½ Happy Bacon
Grand Turk4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Beach near the ship (free)
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YouTube Video Description

Star Princess, the newest Princess Cruises ship, is sailing to the Caribbean—and I was lucky enough to cruise on one of the first holiday sailings! In this video, I'm showing you two brand-new-to-me cruise ports: Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic and Grand Turk in the Turks & Caicos. Which one completely stole my heart—and which one was more of a “been there, done that”? Let’s explore them both! Watch my entire Star Princess cruise series and sail away to Princess Cay, Amber Cove, and Grand Turk on this inaugural season Eastern Caribbean cruise. Related Videos: https://youtu.be/8fFqk5s8_jg https://youtu.be/N5YsFPL24CY https://youtu.be/v08ORZU1HwQ #grandturk #starprincess #ambercove #Cruise #CruiseTips #cruiselife 🚢Join my cruise newsletter and get my collection of printable PDFs--Packing Lists for Caribbean and Alaska cruises, Cruise Countdown checklist, Cruise Duck Tags, Savings Challenge and more--all FREE! Click here: https://thebargainchasingtourist.kit.com🚢 Filmed with DJI Pocket 2, Insta 360-3, and I-Phone 14 Pro Check out my cruise essentials: (As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases) Cameras: DJI Pocket 2 4K camera: https://amzn.to/4aNoPKP Insta 360-3: https://amzn.to/498yw3Z Apple AirTags: https://amzn.to/44qW2Xt Princess Cruises luggage tags: https://amzn.to/4cXfO0E Samsonite Evolve set: https://amzn.to/496cuhR Travel Duffel Weekender Bag: https://amzn.to/4goYB0L Memory Foam Airplane Foot Hammock: https://amzn.to/3YZVDbO Passport Holder RFID Blocking: https://amzn.to/4i9OsX6 Magnetic heavy duty hooks: https://amzn.to/3zK2tcn Bagsmart Travel Makeup Bag: https://amzn.to/4fH93k0 Large Hanging Toiletry Bag: https://amzn.to/3Vbl1dH Roll-up Hanging Tech Bag: https://amzn.to/3VblkFn MusicCozy bluetooth sleep headphones: https://amzn.to/4cShibC Mineral powder sunscreen: https://amzn.to/4s6jggF Waterproof pouch: https://amzn.to/3MO0pXr Magnet Clips: https://amzn.to/4qoxMyG Towel bands for beach chairs: https://amzn.to/4s850DU Wide Brim Beach Hat: https://amzn.to/490N4Ux Anti-slip water shoes for adults: https://amzn.to/4b1hEyn Water shoes kids: https://amzn.to/3MNd116 Cruise Duck Magnetic Mailbox: https://amzn.to/3Nf8LaE 0:00 Intro 0:18 Amber Cove 0:33 Main Dining Room breakfast 1:02 Exploring Amber Cove 1:38 Great photo op 2:10 Laundry onboard 2:38 International Cafe 3:02 Love by Britto 3:23 Main Dining Room Dinner 3:42 Grand Turk 3:51 Margaritaville Pool 4:24 Cruise Center Beach 5:16 Margaritaville 5:33 Shopping in Grand Turk 5:58 Which island was my favorite?