We Booked CRAZY Back to Back Cruises to Norway and the Mediterranean — Here's What Nobody Tells You

28 days. Two oceans. One flight in the middle. We just completed the most ambitious cruise combination we've ever attempted — a 14-day Arctic Circle & Norway cruise from Dover, followed by a flight from London to Athens, then a 14-day Mediterranean cruise from Athens to Barcelona. This was our 3rd time to cruise to Norway and our 6th Mediterranean cruise. After 40+ cruises to 70+ countries, these back to back cruises completely changed how we think about cruise travel. The lessons we took home from Norway — and then Santorini, Mykonos, and Sicily — aren't what we expected going in. The itineraries: Holland America 14-Day Arctic Circle Crossing: North Cape Solstice (To Norway round trip from Dover) Holland America 14-Day Turkey, Greece, Sicily & Spain Collectors' Voyage (Athens → Barcelona) 18 Incredible Ports such as: Honningsvåg, Tromsø, Trondheim, Ålesund, Rotterdam, Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Sicily, Barcelona + overnights in Canterbury, London, and Athens What we share in this video: → Did we enjoy this outside the box trip. → Whether we'd do it again (the honest answer might surprise you) → The logistical truth about flying between back to back cruises → Our life changing takeaways → Why this trip permanently shifted our perspective on travel. We've traveled to over 45 countries and visited more than 70 cruise ship ports of call. We are both Chemical Engineers and we can't wait to share our travel experiences with you. Subscribe now for weekly quality cruise content and information. Chapters 0:00 The 2 Crazy Back-to-Back Cruises 0:35 How We Found These Cruise Deals 1:40 14 Days in Norway & the Arctic Circle 3:30 Flying London to Athens 4:15 Our Mediterranean Cruise: Athens to Barcelona 5:00 Packing for Two Climates 5:44 What We Learned Affiliate Links: Our Viator Shop: https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/a... Amazon Travel Gear: https://amzn.to/4tlrj9c OONO Gear (Backpack): https://61cda5-3.myshopify.com?ref=a_... (use coupon "a_cruising_good_time" to save 10%!) #acruisinggoodtime #cruisevacation #cruisevlogger #travelvlog The information expressed in this video is the opinion of the creators and is for entertainment purposes only. This is not professional advice. Please consult your travel professional or the cruise lines for advice specific to your booking. Copyright A Cruising Good Time LLC 2026