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The 5 Best Cruise Destinations (Ranked) for 2025
Is 2025 the Ultimate Year for Cruising? Explore the best cruise destinations for 2025, exciting new ports, and innovative ships making waves this year. From the pristine beaches of Bermuda and the Dominican Republic's Cabo Rojo to Alaska's breathtaking wilderness and Carnival's new Celebration Key, there's something for every cruiser. Don't miss the scoop on groundbreaking ships like Disney Treasure and Celebrity Excel. What are YOU excited to explore in 2025?
0:00 Intro to the top 5 cruise destinations for 2025
0:22 5. Cabo Rojo: What is Cabo Rojo, and how can I cruise there in 2025?
2:35 4. Bermuda. What makes Bermuda an ideal cruise destination in 2025?
4:43 3. The "ABC islands." Why are the ABC Islands perfect for year-round cruising in 2025?
6:30 2. Why should you cruise to Alaska in 2025?
8:07 1. What is Celebration Key and why should you visit in 2025?
9:50 Which new cruise ships are launching in 2025?
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @anastasiam.8809
    @anastasiam.8809 4 години тому

    Dont bring a disposible anything.

  • @billiestone331
    @billiestone331 5 годин тому

    Love your introduction. What is the different between becoming a travel agent vs going to school & taking a test in February for TAP, & ICTA. Will I still need a host? I'm trying to understand thanks My classes are online

  • @carlosmunoz3911
    @carlosmunoz3911 5 годин тому

    Sounds great!! Thanks for the info.

  • @karlepaul6632
    @karlepaul6632 5 годин тому

    She looks like Julia Ann!

  • @MatthewTaylor-yz4dn
    @MatthewTaylor-yz4dn 6 годин тому

    I dont know about Code Green?

  • @TheMuirite
    @TheMuirite 7 годин тому

    I prefer interiors, especially in the Caribbean. I’d like to sleep in a refrigerator and balconies. Just don’t get cold enough. For whatever reason, the cruise ships that I tend to prefer, don’t have a lot of oceanview options

  • @TheMuirite
    @TheMuirite 7 годин тому

    I prefer interiors, especially in the Caribbean. I’d like to sleep in a refrigerator and balconies. Just don’t get cold enough. For whatever reason, the cruise ships that I tend to prefer, don’t have a lot of oceanview options

  • @crystalmccolgan335
    @crystalmccolgan335 7 годин тому

    Lockable beach bag? Which do you like?

  • @scbeachblonde8836
    @scbeachblonde8836 7 годин тому

    I have grown to love Nassau over the years; yes, the taxi drivers and straw market vendors can be demanding, but the new port arrangement is much more organized and not as hectic. Walk 10-15 minutes to the Queen's Staircase and Fort Fincastle for a lovely hilltop view. Check out the Nassau Public Library, in a 18th century octagonal jail (they have a museum on the upper floors). Next trip, I'm going to the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, and to Graystone Hotel for a cocktail.

  • @1mrhbkb
    @1mrhbkb 7 годин тому

    Doesn’t sound like a dark secret, sounds quite good actually

  • @cheeseburgerinparadise7124
    @cheeseburgerinparadise7124 7 годин тому

    Where are they releasing the water? It sounds to me like they’re polluting the ocean and getting away with it. I’m not an activist, but that’s not cool.

  • @chuckluperful
    @chuckluperful 8 годин тому

    Great place but really needs a nudist beach

  • @deang1004
    @deang1004 8 годин тому

    We have 2 cruises booked after recently taking our first in an inside. On each of the three cruises, a balcony would have been 2.5 times as expensive. So if we waited for balconies, we would not have gone on one cruise

  • @thehandleisuseless
    @thehandleisuseless 8 годин тому

    This is awesome tbh, she made it sound like it was a bad thing. I love that they keep it clean af

  • @darnelltabor6382
    @darnelltabor6382 8 годин тому

    If i cant swing a balcony, then I'll stay home. I can barely watch a youtube video of an interior room. It absolutely freaks me out.

  • @therarebreeds77therarebree7
    @therarebreeds77therarebree7 9 годин тому

    he's gonna love hitting that over seas

  • @hyacinthbucket3803
    @hyacinthbucket3803 9 годин тому

    Is a code green when someone vomits in the pool?

  • @1PrinceJay
    @1PrinceJay 9 годин тому

    Oceanview room gives me comfort but I will try interior for the hell of it. I had balcony but majority of the time I was never in my room unless I was changing clothes, took a nap and showered so it was a waste of money buying a balcony in my case.

  • @Shadows-RC
    @Shadows-RC 9 годин тому

    Wanna know the "skew-oop?" Oo-fronting.

  • @jeffhaynes8848
    @jeffhaynes8848 9 годин тому

    This think the water goes up your nose or you see kids drinking it and spitting it out whooooo 😂❤

  • @davee8113
    @davee8113 10 годин тому

    Cold dark and quite, go get a cabana on upper deck to watch sunrise, best of both worlds

  • @TripReviews
    @TripReviews 10 годин тому

    It would be a beautiful beach if an offshore wind. I’ve never been but watched the waves from ships and it can be really rough.

  • @Otterlover65605
    @Otterlover65605 11 годин тому

    My family gets on interior cabin and a balcony cabin, so we can have a balcony while saving some money

  • @saralesikar5175
    @saralesikar5175 11 годин тому

    I don’t understand how anyone who has had a balcony could ever go back to an interior state room. I’ve never had an interior state room, and I can’t envision it as a possibility for me.

    • @claudiamartin9700
      @claudiamartin9700 8 годин тому

      We we have had a balcony cabin before, we much prefer our interior state room

    • @TheMuirite
      @TheMuirite 7 годин тому

      I’ve done both and I prefer interiors, especially in hot areas. I like to sleep in a DARK DARK refrigerator. I’m not in the room at all during the day. I’m the person that gets up is on the deck before 6 am and gone all day. The room is for sleeping and showers only

  • @aojorel
    @aojorel 12 годин тому

    Way better than I thought!

  • @sabrinadeason1557
    @sabrinadeason1557 12 годин тому

    Can you tell me where you got your hammock? I'd love to take one on my balcony!

  • @queenwilliams503
    @queenwilliams503 12 годин тому

    I just want to be on the ship. I spend time in my room no matter what kind it is. It's good sleep in an interior room.

  • @jimbo23mattingly
    @jimbo23mattingly 12 годин тому

    I need visible daylight and a balcony.

  • @pdallen5801
    @pdallen5801 12 годин тому

    I’ll bet most people staterooms switch from cruise to cruise, based on their budgets, destination, and family/group size. If a good deal happens with a balcony or ocean view or interior stateroom, so be it.

  • @gabrielortega921
    @gabrielortega921 13 годин тому

    The thumbnail lol

  • @jodyjody1612
    @jodyjody1612 15 годин тому

    I love interior rooms. Absolute darkness. And just seem quieter. Or I've always gotten lucky with where my room was. Low and midship. This time will be after. So we will see. And to be honest I like to save money where I can so I have more for other things.

  • @Pntngbrn
    @Pntngbrn 15 годин тому

    I will never understand why people do that in pools. And NO it's not always a baby or child. Nasty adults

  • @godisallaroundus
    @godisallaroundus 16 годин тому

    First comment

  • @ProfMelissa
    @ProfMelissa 16 годин тому

    🛳️ Want my FREE Ultimate Cruise Packing List and Planning Guide? Get it at www.profmelissa.com/subscribe

  • @traddtv
    @traddtv 16 годин тому

    Bermuda 🇧🇲 is the best

  • @ElementalDivinity
    @ElementalDivinity 16 годин тому

    Emptied into the ocean

  • @phoenixcolburn2215
    @phoenixcolburn2215 17 годин тому

    I’ll say it every your beauty is unmatched

  • @tonyp156
    @tonyp156 19 годин тому

    I've only been on Royal Caribbean

  • @DavidTurner-cv6zo
    @DavidTurner-cv6zo 20 годин тому

    Wow ,,,who expected anything else ?

  • @klle3419
    @klle3419 21 годину тому

    still looks too cruise ship resorty

  • @Juiceloveball
    @Juiceloveball День тому

    Not great for the ocean that cops a bunch of toxic chemicals like chlorine.

  • @wayfarinstranger2444
    @wayfarinstranger2444 День тому

    Code green?

  • @05Rm250RideAlong
    @05Rm250RideAlong День тому

    Dang would tale you to a cabin and munch that 🐱

  • @jamespierson59
    @jamespierson59 День тому

    Melissa, I was checking out your content and your website. I am going on a free cruise my 7th free cruise actually with a cruise line I noticed you don't seem to sail with or recommend. I am referring to NCL. I even noticed on your website you don't have any guide to their private Island Great Stirrup Cay or Harvest Caye in Belize. What do you have against Norwegians ships and private Islands. If you are going to recommend travel and cruise should you not atleast experience all of them during your every 4 to 6 week trips??

  • @kenlawton1531
    @kenlawton1531 День тому

    Thought this was common knowledge

  • @dreamy5267
    @dreamy5267 День тому

    Went on a cruise lay year. Passengers in the cabin next to mine completely tore up that cabin. First night, I ignored it. Second night it was so bad I was afraid....calling each other peasants, cun**, etc. I could tell their color.

  • @lisaadams1249
    @lisaadams1249 День тому

    ABC Islands are a must see, beautiful places to visit. I stayed in Bermuda twice and the beaches are lovely. I will be cruising from NY to Bermuda during the Memorial Day weekend. They are offering a 4 night cruise. 😊 Yes, I'm scheduled for 7/20/24 on the Celebration going to Celebration Key. I concur, I don't like the tender process. I generally stay on the Ship those days

  • @XavierLey-rq8lr
    @XavierLey-rq8lr День тому

    The first thing you should do on ALL CRUISES is to go to your muster station. Get it done so you can be safe and enjoy your cruise to the full extent! 😊

  • @meddyven
    @meddyven День тому

    How many jobs do you have? A Professor, a travel agent...how do you find time to travel? SERIOUSLY!

  • @undersixty
    @undersixty День тому

    Yuk!!!😢😮