The Cruise Excursion Mistake That's Costing You Hundreds

Are cruise line excursions worth it, or should you book third party excursions instead? In this video, we break down exactly how we save money, avoid crowds, and find better experiences by booking excursions outside the cruise line—plus the risks you NEED to know before doing it. If you're planning a cruise and want to maximize your experience while saving money, this guide to third party excursions will help you decide what’s best for your next trip! ⏱️ TIMELINE: 0:00 – Why we NEVER book cruise line excursions 0:19 – Who we are & what this video covers 0:35 – HUGE price difference (30–50% savings) 1:00 – Better experiences than cruise excursions 1:36 – Smaller groups = WAY better experience 2:23 – Private-style tours & no crowds 2:59 – Finding unique, hidden gem excursions 3:30 – Epic rainforest adventure (NOT on cruise site) 4:05 – Flexibility & customizing your day 4:31 – Spending more time where YOU want 5:05 – Bonus flexibility with local drivers 5:39 – The BIG risk (don’t miss the ship!) 6:05 – Real stressful close call 😬 6:59 – Is it worth the risk? 7:17 – How we safely book excursions 7:44 – Best websites we use 8:36 – Booking direct to save MORE money 9:03 – Using cashback & discount codes 9:49 – Why research is EVERYTHING 10:18 – Excursion guarantees explained 10:49 – Final thoughts: is it worth it? 11:03 – Let us know YOUR experience! 💡 In This Video We Cover: Third party vs cruise line excursions How to save money on cruise excursions Best excursion booking websites How to avoid crowds on excursions Risks of booking outside the cruise line Tips to safely book excursions on your own 🌎 Recommended Excursion Sites: Viator Shore Excursions Group Shore Excursioneer Get Your Guide 👇 Let’s Talk! Do you book excursions through the cruise line, or go third party like us? Drop your experience in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to Subscribe for more cruise tips & adventures! Follow Sea Trippin' on Social Media! Facebook:   / seatrippin   Instagram:   / sea_trippin   TikTok:   / seatrippin   Pinterest: https://pin.it/4o8znRb Twitter:   / @seatrippin   Email: [email protected] Here is a link to our Amazon Shop with links to some of the Essential Items we bring on our cruises! https://www.amazon.com/shop/seatrippi... #excursions #thirdparty #cruiseship #cruisetour #cruisetips #cruiselife #cruisevlogger #savemoney #cruiseexcursion ********************************************************************************************