So, getting to visit several different countries looks good on paper but, in 98% of the time, you don't have any time to actually see anything of said country except for the highly touristed cruise port. At least at an all inclusive you can take some time,rent a car,just get out there and visit. 3 cruises on 2 different lines with 10 day itinerary was enough...back to flights and actually experiencing another place. Keep up the great work Vanessa! Thank you for what you do

Hi Vanessa, great video as usual! I will stay a resort boy for now! $1k more in fees is a lot for most people! Thin walls? Nobody wants to hear other people's bathroom noises right?

Hi Vanessa, I admire your courage in taking on a large cruise ship. Based on our travel preferences, I think you might find a smaller, more intimate cruise to be right up your alley, especially one that visits multiple countries. It's thrilling to collect those passport stamps! While we usually opt for all-inclusive resorts annually (and by the way, your channel has been incredibly useful, hence the subscription), we choose to cruise every few years to explore new regions efficiently. You'll notice that a lot of the issues you talked about with big ships-like long waits for elevators, the hassle of long lines during embarkation and debarkation, and the overwhelming party atmosphere-just aren't as prevalent on smaller vessels. And like you, we believe a balcony room is essential for that serene experience, offering a private spot for enjoying a drink or watching the sunrise and sunset. Smaller cruises tend to focus more on the destinations and excursions rather than just the shipboard experience, though the importance of the ship's amenities and dining can't be understated-we love indulging in excellent cuisine. Also, some cruise lines offer pricing similar to all-inclusive resorts, which means no shocking bills at the voyage's end. On another note, we just got back from Excellence Oyster Bay in Jamaica. The experience was nothing short of fantastic, and the locals were wonderful. We're already planning our return trip. Safe travels and happy cruising! Craig & Lindsay

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I would get a balcony as well, just so I could jump off to end the nightmare!

Flights to Mexico are specifically insane right now for by me! It’s now getting cheaper to go to Jamaica and other islands. I notice that KZbin changed their algo too - i love your page and check it out everytime I am going to travel. The shorts help boost the page. Not sure if you’ve tried! Same with saying the keywords a lot when speaking.

The fall is full of hurricanes, that’s why it’s empty.

I absolutely loved Virgin Voyages. A great mix of party & relaxation vibes. I’m with you Vanessa I still prefer an all inclusive resort but would like to try cruising at least once per year.

If you want a relaxing short cruise the cruise line also makes a difference. Maybe give Princess or Holland a try on your next cruise

Im a senior living on only Social Security. I am able to travel internationally all year eveytime I visit that isle at the grocery store.

Disabled veteran's with disable veterans tag on vehicle's can park for free at the Port of Galveston. We take advantage of this, also nice to get right into your car when you are leaving.

Hi,Vanessa. We cruise 3 times a year. You did a great job explaining the cruise experience. The newer ships like Royal Caribbean have a better elevator set up, A little tip, embarkation day is the worst for elevators. You can walk to the front or rear of the ship to catch an elevator, and it is definitely less crowded. We now tend to stay on board on port days and enjoy the ship and its amenities( you definitely can get good deals on the amenities massage etc) Depending which island we are at we may get off to eat really good authentic food from that island. And yes the balcony is a great option. Thanks for sharing.

I love cruising. I’m going to try an all inclusive next year.

We are big Princess fans and usually get the princess premiere and we never feel nickel or dimed.

We have done a few cruises and some of the things are true for us too, we found a light layers work for evenings. Additionally we had a small breaks and everyone does try and cram 7 days vacation into 4 days. We have found that certain lines NCL/Celebrity and Virgin were all less TIPHINT heavy. Virgin staff don't ask for Tips at all on the 2 sailings we had. We have stayed away from rigid dining and prefer a more relaxed dinner.

Would you do a video of all inclusive resorts in Costa Rica?

I love your insights, Vanessa, especially the parking tip. I went on a short 4 day cruise. It was so much fun. I'm still more inclined to land travel. However, I'd like to sprinkle in a cruise or two every few years. Noise and accommodations were definitely an issue.

Thanx sooo much Vanessa!!! This was absolutely amazing info!!!

We really don't like the new giant cruise ship cruises - just too many people in one place and getting on and off the ship for very over-crowded excursions is painful. The only cruising we plan to do in the future is on smaller ships in places where the ship functions as transportation taking you from place to place during the night.

I had a much better night life in Puerto Rico , Punta cana night life sucks

Wonder what cruise you were on? I’ve been on two cruises and never heard noise at night or in the hallways. We always get off the ship at ports . For us it’s all about the destinations not the ship. You must not have gotten the drink package . 7 night cruises are way more relaxing .

I can’t wait for your cruise experience info!!!❤

Yesssss Vanessa !!! U finally went on a cruise!!! 🚢

Which cruise line were you on? I’ve been on many Carnival cruises and rarely hear much from the adjacent rooms. Parting: If possible part on at least the second floor. It will help protect your care from flooding New Orleans: Use the taxis there.

I usually don’t do cruises for many of the reasons you pointed out, but decided to do a Christmas cruise this year we’ll see how it goes

I’m confused about something…I’ve always known what I was going to pay at the end of my cruise. I went on a cruise in July & ONLY paid $18 for Johnny Rockets…what could you all have possibly been doing that was $1,000 extra that you were unaware of?🤔

We cruise for our fist time next week on Royal Caribbean. We are seasoned AI travelers and have never been nickled and dimed so much. We are going with an open mind, but paying extra for ship tours and cooking demos just seems ridiculous. And thank you for such wonderful content. We have been watching you for quite some time and always find your info extremely helpful. Cheers!

Thanks Vanessa, I am not sure if cruising is for us. We only travel every couple of years and I'm afraid we'd be disappointed. Thanks for the great tips though. Always appreciated.

I went on 2 cruises and didn't not find be a nightmare on embark or disbark. Depends on size of cruise ship too and port don't go on a mega ship! I agree with the extra costs but you can avoid those if you choose cruise with lots of ports stops. Also if you get a really good deal on your cruise you can afford extra spending

You should try the haven or yacht club…. It reminds me more like a resort

Elevator tip: go up to go down and go down to go up

If you are new to cruising, definitely use a passport and not a birth certificate. The birth certificate line getting off the ship is looong. Also, you can have your luggage taken down for you if you leave it out in the hall the night before. We cruise 4 times a year and we have never had any issues with missing luggage. If you take your own luggage and it is heavy, you are either waiting forever for an elevator or you have to luggage it up or down several flights of stairs. We have always been off the ship and in an Uber withing 7 minutes of leaving our cabin. Don't lose your sea pass card. You need it to get off the ship. That is how they take roll.

I've been on one cruise. The noise and total lack of privacy, as you mentioned, was a deal breaker for me. Never again. Good information. I'm glad I'm not the only one with these observations.

Eeek Vanessa!! Yes you learned the hard way. However, I think you should try Virgin voyages. It sails out of Miami and everybody I know that has been on that ship has said it’s great. It’s all- inclusive and there are no kids allowed. So definitely quieter. The other ships you should try is Royal Caribbean. I’ve never had a state room where I heard people’s conversations in next-door. Also, once you find a cruise line that you like, get in on their loyalty program. Any other questions feel free to ask me. I’ve been sailing for over 40 years. Thanks for the video!❤️✈️

Vanessa, I'm finally giving cruising a try after being a die hard all inclusive resort. I love all-inclusive resorts, but friends wanted to try it. We're booked on Virgin at the end of January.

Thanks, Vanessa!! You always do a quality video.

I have Vanessa. I’m glad you had a great time but what were you saying about the $1000? What was the extra charge? Was it for food or drinks or entertainment or Wi-Fi? Why did you have to pay extra thousand dollars?

Great video Vanessa. You touched on a number of the issues I have with cruising. I did it once a long time ago and it was a short one. Not a fan of it at all. I'll stick with the All Inclusive resorts.

Virgin Cruise Line is the best option for “all inclusive” style amenities. Minus alcohol.

Hi Everyone, Hope you enjoy this new type of content for the channel! If you'd like to see more cruise videos, please 👍🏼 and leave your suggestions. Thank you so much - Vanessa ❤

Love your videos but cruises arent for me.We did an Alaska cruise years ago and it was very nice but once was enough.

Virgin is the way to go for adults.