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We just got off our first river cruise… and honestly, a few things surprised us. The whole experience feels completely different from an ocean cruise, from how close you are to everything to how relaxed the overall vibe is onboard. It’s definitely not for everyone, but for the right traveler, it’s a really unique way to see Europe. So could you see yourself doing a river cruise? #rivercruise #travel #cruise #europetravel #traveltips

From the colorful tulip fields of Keukenhof to the modern streets of Rotterdam, this day had a little bit of everything. Unique architecture, local food, and one of the most beautiful gardens you’ll ever see, all in one trip. #Rotterdam #Keukenhof #NetherlandsTravel #TulipSeason #TravelVlog

If you’re planning your first cruise, this is what nobody tells you… and these are the mistakes most people regret once they’re already onboard. In this video, we break down the biggest cruise mistakes first-time cruisers make, from booking too late, misunderstanding what’s included, overpacking, and making costly port day decisions, all the way to choosing the wrong cruise and wasting money on things like drink packages. These are the real things that can take your cruise from just ok… to something you’re already planning again before you even get home. Whether you’re cruising with Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, MSC, or Princess, these tips will help you avoid common first cruise mistakes and make sure you get the most out of your trip. We also talk through how to plan your port days the right way, how to know what’s actually included in your cruise fare, what to pack and what to leave at home, and how to decide if things like excursions and drink packages are actually worth it for your itinerary. If you’re new to cruising, or it’s been a while since your last cruise, this will help you go in prepared so you’re not figuring everything out the hard way once you’re already onboard. If you’ve cruised before, drop a comment and let us know what mistakes you’d add to this list. If you’re planning a cruise and want help picking the right one or figuring out the details, reach out to us at Blue Sky Adventures, we help match you to the right cruise so you don’t waste time or money guessing. 👉 https://www.yourblueskyadventure.com WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO: Cruise mistakes first time cruisers make What is included on a cruise and what costs extra How to plan cruise port days and excursions Cruise packing tips and what you actually need How to choose the right cruise line for your style Is the cruise drink package worth it Why you should arrive early before your cruise✈️ How would you like to fly and NOT have jet lag? If you’re ready to finally beat jet lag, you need FlyKitt. Click here ➡️http://flykitt.pxf.io/19Qzmx and use code Take2 at checkout for 15% off your order! Level8 Luggage (Luggage we use) https://www.amazon.com/shop/yourblueskyadventure/list/34EFO8RG87OB?ref_=aipsflist Epic water filter 15% code. Take2Travel15 https://pmx-production.herokuapp.com/affiliate-link/JXNWVFGPTA ✅ See our merch: https://take2travel.printify.me/products ✅ Visit our Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/yourblueskyadventure ✅ Support us on Patreon: Become a member to help us create more amazing travel content and get exclusive perks like behind-the-scenes footage and special updates! https://patreon.com/Take2Travel ✅ Sign up for our FREE Newsletter: https://yourblueskyadventure.activehosted.com/f/1 ✅ Looking for reputable tours? We use these companies for many of our own trips: Viator: https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00003870&uid=U00069394&mcid=58086 Shore Excursions Group: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=981171&data=niki@yourblueskyadventure.com&utm_source=3rdPartyAffiliates&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=981171&utm_content=niki@yourblueskyadventure.com More booking tools: https://www.yourblueskyadventure.com/booking-tools ✅ Make sure you like & comment on this video! Engaging with our videos is the best way you can help us grow our channel. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

We’re on the way to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. If you’ve been there, we’d love to hear your recommendations, favorite local spots, must try food, and drinks we shouldn’t miss. Drop your tips in the comments so we can check them out while we’re there. #Amsterdam #NetherlandsTravel #EuropeTravel #TravelTips #FoodieTravel #springonyoutube

Costa Maya Mexico is one of the most talked-about cruise ports in the Western Caribbean, but is it actually worth getting off the ship? In this video, we show you exactly what a full port day in Costa Maya looks like, including a real excursion to Bacalar’s famous Seven Colors Lagoon, a visit to Cenote Azul, and lunch at a local restaurant. We start inside the Costa Maya cruise port, walking through what there is to do if you decide not to book an excursion. From the large pool with a swim-up bar, to shopping, restaurants, and unique experiences like the aviary and wildlife, we show you what to expect right off the ship. Then we head out beyond the port to explore Costa Maya the way most travelers don’t. Our excursion takes us to Cenote Azul, one of the deepest cenotes in the region, where we show you what it actually looks like and what you need to know before visiting, including important tips about sunscreen rules and what to bring. Next, we head to Bacalar Lagoon, also known as the Lagoon of Seven Colors. We break down what makes this place so unique, what it’s like in real life, and an important tip about visiting on Wednesdays when boat access is restricted. If you’re planning a Costa Maya excursion, this is something you need to know ahead of time. We wrap up the day with authentic tacos at a local restaurant, El Taco Loco, before heading back to the cruise port to give our honest thoughts on Costa Maya as a cruise destination. If you’re planning a cruise that stops in Costa Maya, this guide will help you decide whether to stay in the port, book an excursion, or explore on your own. If you’re looking for trusted excursion options, we’ve included links in the description to the tour companies we personally use. 📍 Featured in this video: Costa Maya Cruise Port Bacalar Seven Colors Lagoon Cenote Azul Mahahual Mexico El Taco Loco If you’ve been to Costa Maya, let us know what you did and what you’d recommend. #CostaMaya #CruisePorts #MexicoTravel #BacalarLagoon #CruiseTips Here is the tour we took in Costa Maya: https://www.viator.com/tours/Costa-Maya/BACALAR-7-Colors-Lagoon-with-transportation-from-Costa-Maya/d4345-158519P1?mcid=58086&campaign=trvfy&medium=api&api_version=2.0 ✅ Looking for reputable tours? We use these companies for many of our own trips: Viator: https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00003870&uid=U00069394&mcid=58086 Shore Excursions Group: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=981171&data=niki@yourblueskyadventure.com&utm_source=3rdPartyAffiliates&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=981171&utm_content=niki@yourblueskyadventure.com More booking tools: https://www.yourblueskyadventure.com/booking-tools ✈️ How would you like to fly and NOT have jet lag? If you’re ready to finally beat jet lag, you need FlyKitt. Click here ➡️http://flykitt.pxf.io/19Qzmx and use code Take2 at checkout for 15% off your order! Epic water filter 15% code. Take2Travel15 https://pmx-production.herokuapp.com/affiliate-link/JXNWVFGPTA ✅ See our merch: https://take2travel.printify.me/products ✅ Visit our Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/yourblueskyadventure ✅ Support us on Patreon: Become a member to help us create more amazing travel content and get exclusive perks like behind-the-scenes footage and special updates! https://patreon.com/Take2Travel ✅ Sign up for our FREE Newsletter: https://yourblueskyadventure.activehosted.com/f/1 ✅ Looking for reputable tours? We use these companies for many of our own trips: Viator: https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00003870&uid=U00069394&mcid=58086 Shore Excursions Group: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=981171&data=niki@yourblueskyadventure.com&utm_source=3rdPartyAffiliates&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=981171&utm_content=niki@yourblueskyadventure.com More booking tools: https://www.yourblueskyadventure.com/booking-tools ✅ Make sure you like & comment on this video! Engaging with our videos is the best way you can help us grow our channel. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

If you’re cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line and stopping at Great Stirrup Cay… this is one video you’ll want to watch before you go. This private island looks incredible the second you step off the ship… but here’s the truth… a lot of people don’t get the most out of their day here. In this video, we walk you through the entire island so you know exactly what to expect and how to plan your day the right way. We cover everything you need to know including: • The Great Life Lagoon pool area • Best beach spots (quiet vs lively areas) • Food options including Jumbey Beach Grill, Abaco Taco, and the food truck • What’s included and what costs extra • Drink package updates and what to expect • Splash Harbor family area • Activities like snorkeling, zipline, volleyball, and more • Vibe Shore Club and Silver Cove upgrades • Tips to avoid crowds and find the best spots We also share a few things we think could be better, along with real tips based on our experience so you don’t waste your time figuring it out once you get there. Whether it’s your first cruise or you’ve been here before, this will help you plan a smoother, more relaxed day at Great Stirrup Cay. ✈️ How would you like to fly and NOT have jet lag? If you’re ready to finally beat jet lag, you need FlyKitt. Click here ➡️http://flykitt.pxf.io/19Qzmx and use code Take2 at checkout for 15% off your order! Epic water filter 15% code. Take2Travel15 https://pmx-production.herokuapp.com/affiliate-link/JXNWVFGPTA ✅ See our merch: https://take2travel.printify.me/products ✅ Visit our Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/yourblueskyadventure ✅ Support us on Patreon: Become a member to help us create more amazing travel content and get exclusive perks like behind-the-scenes footage and special updates! https://patreon.com/Take2Travel ✅ Sign up for our FREE Newsletter: https://yourblueskyadventure.activehosted.com/f/1 ✅ Looking for reputable tours? We use these companies for many of our own trips: Viator: https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00003870&uid=U00069394&mcid=58086 Shore Excursions Group: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=981171&data=niki@yourblueskyadventure.com&utm_source=3rdPartyAffiliates&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=981171&utm_content=niki@yourblueskyadventure.com More booking tools: https://www.yourblueskyadventure.com/booking-tools ✅ Make sure you like & comment on this video! Engaging with our videos is the best way you can help us grow our channel. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Roatan Honduras is one of those cruise ports where you can either stay at the port or get out and explore the island, and in this video we show you how we did both. We booked a private tour in Roatan through Viator with a local guide and explored Punta Gorda, learned about the Garifuna culture, and took a boat ride through the mangrove tunnels that were once used by pirates in the 1700s. Along the way we got real insight into the island from a local perspective, something you don’t get on a typical cruise excursion. We also stopped for local food at Good Island Tastes, which ended up being one of the highlights of the day. After the tour, we headed back to Coxen Hole cruise port to walk around, check out the shops, grab a drink, and show you what the port has to offer. If you’re cruising to Roatan Honduras and wondering what to do, whether to book an excursion, or what Coxen Hole vs Mahogany Bay is like, this video will give you a real look at what to expect so you can plan your perfect port day. #honduras #roatan #cruise #norwegian #travel ✈️ How would you like to fly and NOT have jet lag? If you’re ready to finally beat jet lag, you need FlyKitt. Click here ➡️http://flykitt.pxf.io/19Qzmx and use code Take2 at checkout for 15% off your order! Epic water filter 15% code. Take2Travel15 https://pmx-production.herokuapp.com/affiliate-link/JXNWVFGPTA ✅ Looking for reputable tours? We use these companies for many of our own trips: Viator: https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00003870&uid=U00069394&mcid=58086 Shore Excursions Group: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=981171&data=niki@yourblueskyadventure.com&utm_source=3rdPartyAffiliates&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=981171&utm_content=niki@yourblueskyadventure.com More booking tools: https://www.yourblueskyadventure.com/booking-tools ✅ See our merch: https://take2travel.printify.me/products ✅ Visit our Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/yourblueskyadventure ✅ Support us on Patreon: Become a member to help us create more amazing travel content and get exclusive perks like behind-the-scenes footage and special updates! https://patreon.com/Take2Travel ✅ Sign up for our FREE Newsletter: https://yourblueskyadventure.activehosted.com/f/1 ✅ Looking for reputable tours? We use these companies for many of our own trips: Viator: https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00003870&uid=U00069394&mcid=58086 Shore Excursions Group: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=981171&data=niki@yourblueskyadventure.com&utm_source=3rdPartyAffiliates&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=981171&utm_content=niki@yourblueskyadventure.com More booking tools: https://www.yourblueskyadventure.com/booking-tools ✅ Make sure you like & comment on this video! Engaging with our videos is the best way you can help us grow our channel. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Everyone asks what the BEST cruise line is… but that’s actually the wrong question. It really comes down to the kind of trip you want, because the experience can be completely different depending on what you pick. If you’ve ever wondered which cruise line is right for you, this will help you think about it a little differently. So what’s your pick right now?

Norwegian Cruise Line just reversed a big change for Great Stirrup Cay, and if you’re cruising with NCL, this is something you need to know. Your drink package is still valid on the island, but there’s another update that could impact your day. If you saw our last video about this, here’s the latest. We break down what changed, what stayed the same, and what to expect when you get there. #norwegiancruise #ncl #cruisetips #greatstirrupcay #travelupdates #blueskyadventures #take2travel #cruise #travel