Why Matt doesn't want to book another cruise line excursion

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Legend Of The Seas

What This Creator Said

2 Sad Bacon

Creator Warns AgainstTips & Advice🏅Authority Creator

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

The reason to book your tours with the cruise line, and there's probably one reason, one reason, I say only, but the top reason I book my tours with Royal Caribbean is because of that, they're going to get you back on the ship.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓To maximize time in port, consider booking independent tours or trains rather than cruise line excursions to avoid 'hurry up and wait' delays.

✓If booking independent tours, plan to be back at the ship at least two hours before all-aboard time to mitigate risk.

✓To maximize Crown and Anchor Society points, book solo in a suite to earn three points per night.

✓Use mock bookings in an incognito window to check cabin availability on cruise websites.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating ports and getting back to the ship — Use cruise line excursions for complex logistics like St. John to reduce anxiety and risk.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy are cruise line shore excursions frustrating?

QIs it better to book independent tours or cruise line excursions?

QDo cruise prices drop after the 90-day final payment date?

QHow can you monitor cabin availability?

QHow do you earn bonus points in the Crown and Anchor Society?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

CocoCay

Juneau2 Sad Bacon

Top: Jeep tour

Pisa, Italy1½ Sad Bacon

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