THIS is How Much I Paid for a 10 Day Cruise! | Norwegian Dawn: 10 Day Solo Cruise
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Today, the Norwegian Dawn docks in (close to) Copenhagen! I walk out of the port, which was a huge mistake HAHA then take the metro into the city and enjoy a sunny day in Copenhagen. I check out Nyhavn and tell you something interesting about Walt Disney visiting Tivoli! Then, I head back to the ship and prepare to disembark! Enjoy!
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You don't sound American at all. Lol
@@cheribelz5869 I agree, Cheri 😂
@TravelWithBen121 not that I would care if you were an American. I do have English ancestors too.
Rarely Ben says a few words that sound “southern”
The same thing with immigration happened to me last month in New York arriving on the Getaway from Lisbon. I didn't have any problem getting off or back on; however, I went for lunch in Little Italy and to the Tenement Museum, and by the time I got back everyone had plenty of time to get back on. You're the perfect person for bargain cruising; i.e., you can go at the last minute and you're resourceful enough to create your own excursions. When I was on the Getaway in October, I met a couple from Hampshire. During our chats, I mentioned your videos. They were quite familiar with you, and we had a great time talking about how much we enjoyed watching you. You have fans literally from sea to sea.
@@LindaBulman wow, thank you so much, Linda! I appreciate your kind comment 😁
I am a Cast Member at EPCOT in Walt Disney World in Florida. You are absolutely correct about Walt Disney loving Tivoli in Norway, he especially loved the cleanliness and the landscaping.
@@stephencoutu2674 apparently Walt Disney visited Tivoli over 10 times! He must have liked it a a lot! What do you do at Epcot, Stephen? I’d love to visit Disney World in the future!
I’m amazed at how much you walk! That seems to be what attracts me to your videos though……seeing cities from the street views is new to most of us. I’m definitely considering a solo cruise after watching you so thanks for that!!
Thanks, Gerri! I like to walk because you never know what cool stuff you will see on the way! Today I saw nothing cool on the way 😂 plus, when the weather is good, I just wanna be outside 😊
Love your videos Ben and your energy is so contagious. When I listen to how positive you are it motivates me to look at each situation in my day and rethink how I can make my day, and maybe someone else's a better one. Thank you for that. Karen, Ontario Canada
@@karenlow1994 thank you so much, Karen! The day is going to happen anyway, time will never stop, so might as well try to enjoy it and be positive about it. I think we’ve all got things we should be thankful for but we take for granted 😁 I’ll make it to Canada one day!
Thanks for taking us along on your trip and sharing both the good and not so good experiences. Your positive attitude is a major factor that makes the videos enjoyable!
@@paulknowles8469 cheers, Paul! I’m glad you enjoyed the videos 😁
This is insane about the price. My wofe once booked a cruise, which I was against of going. After the cruise, I said we have to on a cruise once every 2 years. We had so much fun.
@@123cbman cruising is great! 👍
This kind of vlog is exactly what the public is begging for, someone who shows warts and all during their travels, it helps viewers know how to plan a vacation better. Plus, you seem like such a fun guy to hang out with! I don't understand your modesty, but I appreciate it.
@@stephencoutu2674 I just try and show realism in my videos, Stephen 😁 sometimes things go wrong or don’t go as you expected but that’s okay! There’s always tomorrow…
You are so chill. It would be a blast to travel with you. Right on my friend. Thanks for your videos. Good to watch!❤🎉
@@sheilaathay2034 I travel with zero stress, Sheila 😁 thank you for watching!
These videos are so helpful in allowing me to experience what to expect in cruise and outside ports etc. wow Copenhagen!!!!! Thank you for the visual ! Now I have an idea if I want to go there. Keep up great documentary’s. So helpful to us viewers in future should we want go. Also thank you for all tips on cruise info.
Thank you so much, Helen! I’m so glad that my videos are helpful to you 😁 my aim is to put the viewer right there next to me to experience what I am!
Hi Ben. Its been a minute since I watched your videos. Deeply engrossed in American politics. I'm glad that I took a break from it today. But I did my first solo cruise on Virgin Voyages from 9/27 thru 10/02 and had an amazing time. It was a celebration of my Birthday and Retirement. WOOHOO, I'm looking to do another one soon. I also may be going to Holland for Christmas. Waiting for my sister to iron out the details. Great video as usual. Going to watch some of your other videos. Take care
@@Ilovemesomemj1 no problem, Melanie! I hope you enjoyed your cruise! Happy birthday and congratulations 😁🌹
Fabulous just love your videos. Thank you for bringing us along. See you next time.❤
@@JoannEastman thank you, Joann! See you in the next adventure 😁
You are right - the flight costs are what kills cruising for people not near cruise ports, and that also affects taking last minute deals.... you might get great last minute cruise prices, but the air fare then digs deeper than for others. The cheapest flights I could find Ottawa-Miami and Southampton-Ottawa were between $1,599 and $1,600, but flying with the cruise line's flights I only paid around $950... Of course my flight Ottawa-Montreal leaves at 5:45AM !!!! Living about 75km from the airport, and needing to be in the airport line by4:15 am(?) is a BIG pain.
@@anda1anda2 I totally agree with you, Anda! It’s very convenient for me to get to Southampton so I save a lot of money and I can do a last minute trip because I don’t need a flight. I live in a good location close to the cruise port and close to a major international airport so it’s easy for me!
Ben, another great video! You are so sweet always thanking us but we thank you because you bring joy to our hearts and inspire us to plan that next trip. I wish I could cruise full-time and trying to see how I can make that happen but have no idea Since I am a slave to my job here in the United States and can barely pay the bills. We travel through you and we are grateful for healthy videos like yours with no ugly tearing down comments and cussing. Your fans from South Florida. I can be your mother, so count on us in the Fort Lauderdale area if you ever need help while you are here. ❤
@@Faith_and_Hope_07 thank you very much for the great comment! 😁 I’m trying to bring some positivity and fun to people’s lives, whoever is watching! So I’m glad you like my videos because I like making them! I love Florida! 🌹
Another great series of videos Ben. I for one watch you because you go to interesting places that I'll probably never get to visit and you're very down to earth and honest about your experiences. You truly are blessed to be able to do what you do. I can't wait for your next adventure. 😊
@@kathleencrigger9408 thank you so much, Kathleen! I agree, I am blessed 😁 next adventure coming very soon!
Hi Ben, Another Canadian here - Ontario. I love your videos. I've only been on one cruise and didn't have a great experience (mostly due to the folk I travelled with..Your videos inspire me to try another cruise as a solo traveller.. thank you!
@@goober20239 thank you for watching, Wanda! Book another cruise and enjoy yourself! 😁
I’ll be heading off on a long cruise on Norwegian Dawn early next year so these videos have been really helpful to get an idea of what the ship is like. Thanks!
@@charlesontravels you’re welcome, Charles 😁 enjoy your cruise!
Enjoyed especially the Tivoli info.
And , of course listening to you as you walk Ben.
@@betsyhertzog1454 thank you, Betsy! I’m so glad 😁
You do such a great job of making your vacations real! I feel sorry for tourists who miss so much by rushing, stop and smell the roses! I enjoy a cruise now and then, but I really enjoy your city tours. Just keep saying the word, "there" and I won't miss any of your vlogs! LOL🥰😄
@@stephencoutu2674 cheers, Stephen! Everyday is not perfect! I feel bad for people that miss stuff too but life goes on! City vacations are great but cruising is the best 😂 they’re so easy!
So glad the algorithm put your channel on my feed...immediately subscribed 2 minutes into your vid! Really appreciate your "raw" commentary on your cruise and Copenhagen, esp. b/c we will be there in a year's time! Please keep your posts just like they are: honest and unfiltered. We cannot stress enough how much your videos have helped us plan ahead for our own journeys...keep up the good work!
@@rossfortini1856 thanks so much, Ross! I’m glad my videos are helpful to you 😁 I only want to make authentic and honest videos so I’m happy that enjoy them!
As always so fun to see your videos! 🎉😊
@@Elisabeth.Eriksson thank you, Elisabeth!
Thank you, Ben, for sharing another exciting adventure!! I love all of your videos. I have never done any major traveling on land or sea but, I am working towards taking my first cruise ever and will be doing it solo. I am so encouraged by watching you and I am ready to opens some doors. Thank you, again, for being so open, honest and a delight to watch!
@@norahb55 thank you for watching, Lima! Life is too short so go for it and do whatever makes you happy 😁 push a door 🚪
I agree about the fee for the bus being too much and walking instead….and having cake when you come back! Great video, informative and entertaining!
@@sgalligan always came when I get back HAHA thank you for watching!
Always enjoy your videos and travels! Looking forward to the next one!
@@teenalaughton7188 thank you, Teena!
I have to watch this again. Great video Ben❤
@@maureen5531 thank you, Maureen 😁 this was a fun day!
Really enjoyed this series! Thanks it gives me an idea of branching out for my next trip!
@@tannahill5129 I’m glad you enjoyed it, Tanna! Go for it and branch out 😁
Loving your channel, such a happy and handsome young man sharing your experience. Keep it up Ben!
@@rocketronney cheers, Jonathan!
Hi Ben, I can relate with questions about accents. I’m Australian and have lived many years in other countries so have a very mixed accent. Primarily Australian/Dutch and two years ago I was in hospital and every person coming into my room commented on my accent asking me so many questions and I was totally exhausted from it all. I couldn’t see the importance of my accent. Love your vlogs and just enjoy you wandering around ships, ports etc. ❤
@@vanessavanderkramer6588 accents are very interesting, Vanessa 😂 the comments and questions make me laugh but sometimes people don’t accept that I’m just British. Maybe I should just say American to satisfy them HA thank you for watching!
Hey Lucky! Thanks for another great video. I remember your last Copenhagen video and Walt Disney facts. Thanks for walking all those miles for us. I truly appreciate your interesting videos!!!
@@hollyecf you’re right, Fredwina! I love the links with Walt Disney and Copenhagen so I thought I would mention it again as it’s so interesting and not well known! Thank you for your support again and again 😁
Love your videos and today's video was jam packed with so much valuable information and actually summarized a bunch of "cruise stuff" I was just telling my brother about this past week, so I shared this video with him so he could hear it all from your perspective, as well... thank you and looking forward to "coming along" on your next adventure...and going on my next adventure, too!🎉
@@janenicholls111 thanks so much, Jane! I hope you and your brother got some good information from this video 😁 Next adventure coming soon! Enjoy your next adventure!
Thanks it was wondeful traveling with you.
@@alancutler6453 cheers, Alan!
I enjoyed your video. You saw some things in Copenhagen we did not when on our cruise. We got on the ship for the next cruise right after you got off!
@@patdandrea1941 thank you, Pat! 😁 wow, I just missed you!
Great video the price for the cruise for ten days amazing looking forward to more travel videos
@@andyfreer8463 cheers, Andy! More coming 😁
I really like your videos, you are very knowledgeable on history, honest and you are entertaining. $57 a day, you can't get better than that. I wish Australia was not so far away.
@@MICHELLE-gu2qc thank you, Michelle 😁 I try to always be honest!
With the free at sea you get unlimited open bar its 21.80 pp pd and you get a starter pack of wifi and specialty dining included I loved it!
@@andyreyes7701 sounds great, Andy! If it works for you then perfect! 😁
The "free at sea" promotions are a pretty good deal, but you still have to pay the compulsory gratuities on it which I think are pretty high, but I still do it... I'm a Sapphire Latitudes cruiser and I think I've only done one cruise that didn't have "Free At Sea." I also get a free bag of laundry, two free specialty meals, a "behind the scenes" ship tour, a wine tasting/class, and some other benefits.
Great video again Ben! What a deal on this cruise 😁😉 Was great seeing you again in Copenhagen. 🎉
@@territhomas3293 thank you, Terri! Another great deal 😁
Beautiful and Always informative. “Agreed! Calm down people 🤣“ I noticed that they are doing immigration process kinda similar here now. The Entire ship had to disembark.
@@maureen5531 HAHA everyone relax ☺️ I’ve never seen immigration before disembarkation day! Maybe it will be a regular thing…
I started following your UA-cam channel a few weeks ago. Very helpful and encouragement for others to have enjoyable solo cruise at a budget. So thank you. I signed up for 2 P & O cruises to Norway in June n July 2025 almost a year ago ahead! I am tempted to do what you do to get great cruise deals in 2026 - fly out to London and book whatever great cruise discounts are available. lol
@@jonathanliew5830 sounds great, Jonathan! Enjoy your cruises to Norway and thank you for watching! 😁
Hi, I really love to watch your videos
I'm from Germany
Few years ago i made a Cruise from Hamburg to Norway, to the Northeim Cape
With the Norwegian Jade, it was fantastic
Keep on making videos❤
Thank you, Catti!
Love your videos Ben as always. You didn’t need the gym as you did a lot of walking.
@@susanaekpe8428 thank you, Susana! You’re right, a lot of cake but a lot of walking 😂
Your videos are really interesting &: educational
@@annoneill4169 thank you, Ann 😁
another good video. glad you are able to walk long distances. one thing to consider is to purchase a phone data plan for use when you are ashore. being able to get uber/lyft/local taxi can be wonderful if you get tight on time and may not be terribly expensive. looking up bus routes/schedules etc is awesome. we've been to Copenhagen and you are so right about the ship dock being a looong way from the city center.
@@kenmeyer5930 good idea, Ken 😁 thanks for the tip!
This was very helpful. Thanks
@@btotheeck you’re welcome, Calvin 😁
Hi Ben! I haven't been watching for the last two weeks because.....I've been on two NCL cruises! You better believe they cost more than $577! I booked almost a year ahead. I really need to get onto the last minute program!
@@list-and-sell I hope your cruises were great! Last minute you could get great deals or you might be unlucky!
Hi Ben I do love watching your videos . I hope to do a solo cruise one day and the NCL solo cabins look perfect . Maybe bump into you on a cruise one day and say hi x
@@vallinnat thank you so much! Sounds great, hopefully I see you on the high seas 😁
Thanks Ben for sharing your travels. Hope you got to the airport without too much walking. cheers Helen
@@helenb2356 next video coming soon, Helen!
@@TravelWithBen121 Always look forward to watching your travels.
Wow Bud 🥳🥳Fantastic Deal 👍👍A really good watch 👍👍
@@robinharrison3907 cheers, Robin!
Ben, Ben, Ben . I’m pretty sure in a video way way back you said that you would explain the accent when you hit 10k followers. Pretty sure we are there now 😊 Maybe a members only video ??
Still love these cruise 🚢 series. Wish I lived closer to a main port to take advantage of those discounts.
@@ededwards5961 Ed, I think you’re mistaken 😂😂 (ssshhh!) let’s say 100K? HA maybe I could do members only 👀
Thanks for watching the series, Ed! I had a lot of fun 😁 definitely an advantage living near the port!
Thanks Ben! New subscriber here. Love this series as I'll be doing a very similar trip on the Dawn soon. Love your attitude/sincerity and format, too. Tons of info without all of the useless fluff and sponsor ads (yet). Two questions on this one... I'm thinking of getting an Orange Holiday SIM for like $20-30 to at least have data in most of the ports. Have you heard of doing that or any issues? Also, it could just be me but it sounded like you had a stuffy nose at least in the morning. Did you end up with Covid or something? So many people on our Alaskan cruise sounded sick near the end.
@@me-un4jl thank you for subscribing! I appreciate your kind words 😁 getting a SIM card is a great idea, I’ve done it before and I did have an e-sim some days this cruise, just not this day 😂 make sure you know which countries your SIM card will cover because if it’s EU, not every European country is in the EU. I did not have Covid 😊 enjoy your cruise on the Dawn!
So yes, we got to hear you sing (for 2 seconds), but that does not count as doing karaoke! I'm still waiting...😂 It amazes me how many people are able to figure out that you are an American doing a British accent. 🤣 Sorry, Ben. I couldn't resist. Great series! Thank you for sharing the fun!
@@matthewhildebrandt1901 HAHAHA that’s my karaoke experience over, Matthew 😂 I’m an American in disguise 🥸 thanks for watching the whole series, Matthew! I think it turned out great 😊
Hi Ben: We love your videos. We will be on the NCL Prima on July 13, 2025, from Southampton. Maybe you can join last minute, even if you did the itinerary previously. N&D
@@drcco7683 I’m glad you like my videos! Wow, enjoy your cruise, I loved the Prima! I would 100% love to cruise on the Prima again! 😁
@@TravelWithBen121 See you in July.
I enjoyed your video.
@@mlandry6511 thank you ☺️
Thank you , Ben. I Just came Back from a 2 Werks Trip with Norwegisn Dawn (Mauritius to Katar) 2 week ago.
@@globomanni8407 sounds amazing!
I enjoy your videos Ben. How do you find last minute travel deals like this cruise? Could you make a video explaining how you find great deals? Thanks!
@@pmglenn007 thank you, Glenn! I already have here: ua-cam.com/video/BTFWp_CjC9A/v-deo.htmlsi=EA0m8nJeJdTBX41O 😁
Hi Ben, when you go to the diningrooms it never seems crowdy, do you wait until its less busy? Thats my biggest fear…eating alone in a crowdy diningroom 😬
By the way…I hope you go on holiday again very soon because I love your videos! 🙂
@@julietteMichielsen it doesn’t bother me if it’s crowded, Juliette! But I usually get back to the ship late afternoon so have late lunch and late dinner. I usually ate dinner after 8pm so the dining room was never busy at that time! I hope I go on holiday again soon too 😁😁 thank you for watching!
Ben your a very beautiful young man and I love your content especially this 10 days cruise on Norwegian Dawn. Very interesting especially with regards to the facilities and things to do for the solo traveler. You are an inspiration to all of us. Loved your adventures in Cork Ireland 🇮🇪 Brugge 🇧🇪 Belgium my dad went to Brugge many years ago and loved it. Amsterdam 🇳🇱 Denmark 🇩🇰 (Copenhagen). Thank you take care Matthew from Middleton Manchester UK 🇬🇧
@@MatthewGodwin-iz8hg cheers, Matthew! I had a great cruise and I’m glad you enjoyed watching the videos 😁
Fantastic deal. I'm sorry you have to walk so far with your luggage. Since you have so many new followers could you remind us where you look for your great deals. Thanks Ben.
@@carolleiter6027 right, Carol! Because I know NCL are the best cruise line for solo travelers, I regularly check the cruise line website because it gets updated everyday and it just popped up, great price and I was available so I booked it! Turned out to be a great trip 😁
Loved this series. I'm boarding the Dawn in 5 days in Le Havre. Any suggestions what to do for a day in Southampton? I don't want to go all the way to London. Winchester? Isle of Wight? Thanks!
@@johngeary6804 sounds great, John! I loved the Dawn, great ship! There’s nothing to do in Southampton 😁 taking the ferry to the Isle of Wight is definitely an option (only if you have good weather). It’s easy to get to London from Southampton on the train or bus 😊
That Copenhagen stop was crazy - I’ve never been required to disembark at a port - but I haven’t cruised in Europe - only work flights, train, car etc
Correction. I ALWAYS have to disembark at the end of the cruise😂😂😂😂
@@BCS2023 it actually happened on my recent Asia cruise too! Everyday had to get off for immigration. It’s very rare but it does happen! Different countries, different rules!
It's not that strange that everyone had to get off. It's immigration at the final port. Doing it on the final day of the cruise would be a shitshow. Though last time I was on NCL Star disembarking in Iceland, they did immigration on the ship the day before, and no-one could get off until everyone went through.
@@Scolopente I did a cruise that ended with an overnight in Iceland and there was not immigration the day before so I think it’s pretty strange 😁
That was a great deal you got! Food looks great as usual, although the lunch hamburger was a bit small 😅. I’m a little surprised that everyone had to disembark at Copenhagen. I thought that people could remain on board if they didn’t want to disembark. Maybe it was a port they had visited many times before. Did the cruise line give a reason for that? Thanks for a fun video!
@@seebunlim it was a great deal, Lim! I couldn’t turn it down 😁 it was a 4pm lunch so something small was perfect 😂 I was surprised everyone had to get off the ship as well, it’s the first time I’ve ever seen that. The reason was because everyone had to go through immigration but I don’t know why they did it this day instead of waiting 1 more day when the cruise was over. Many people were waiting hours for everyone to get off until they could get back on. Very strange and not convenient! Thank you for your support on this series, Lim! Every was great 😁
Nice series Ben, enjoyed this cruise,
The Denmark stop was curious/interesting. For me Copenhagen is a wonderful city, yes expensive, however I factored that in, and travelled and budgeted accordingly. We are all different in this world, and you recognise that, and we all like/do/enjoy different thing in life, its about doing what is right for each of us.
Danish Border control is a lengthy process, even when I flew in, it was a hours queue, but hey some london airports can be that at times. I found Danish people to be so relaxed, friendly and kind, and that includes border control.
I would observe from how you have described it , that it felt like Norwegian Cruise Line didn't in anyway manage or communicate what it would be like on the last day and the port, that could have been so much more relaxed easier and quicker, and if everyone knew the arrangements in advance ie a few days before, you can plan your day, a letter less than 24hrs before was poor. It almost feels like they wanted you off the day you arrived, and you were a inconvenience, I wasn't there so its wrong of me to comment, but they didn't make it easy for you, with shuttle bus etc.
Just my thoughts
glen
@@mrowl-the-dsm1304 you’re totally right Glen, everyone should do whatever makes them happy 😁 that’s what life is about. The border control wasn’t a lengthy process, there were just a lot of people in front of me. I was in and out and 1 minute. I was relaxed the whole time 😊 I don’t get stressed about things that are unavoidable and out of my control. I didn’t get the feeling we were an inconvenience at all, I’m not sure why you felt that. I agree with you about the shuttle bus thing, I think it’s not right to make people choose a long walk or a paid bus 😂 but life goes on. Thank you for watching!
What a great price for the cruise. Did you have to get medical coverage for the trip? I checked out a criuse on cunard, from southampton to new york and i had to get 2 million dollar coverage.
@@johnhill9381 no, John 😁
The saving grace to that fiasco of getting off the ship was that it was an overnight stay. If all aboard was late afternoon that would’ve been even more frustrating. There are times that I simply stayed on board when sailing NCL because by the time I got off the ship I would have like an hour to explore. Not worth it.
@@sheri1972 I totally agree, Sheri! I don’t want any stress or rushing around. Lots of time this day so no worries 😁
I love watching your videos. But I think I can skip any itinerary with Copenhagen. 😂 I’m curious. They kicked everyone off the ship regardless? Because I am disabled so it’s be a nice day ti just relax onboard. So forcing me ti get off and find a way into town, just to make immigration happy, then find a way back to satisfy whatever. Yeah. Copenhagen, Copenhagen forget you Copenhagen. 😂 And I’d not want to drag anyone else down by delaying others with me and my walker companion. 😀
But thanks for your wonderful videos. I love catching all types of cruise videos, and yours are one of my favorites. Thank you for “warning” us about Copenhagen. 😂
@@TinaBiebe you don’t have to go all the way to Copenhagen, Tina! But you would have to get off the ship and go through immigration inside the cruise terminal. There were many people just sitting around inside the terminal waiting to get back on the ship but everyone wasn’t off yet. So you would have to get off the ship and wait inside the terminal before you can get back on! I’ve never seen this happen before but that’s what was going on! Thank you for watching the series! 😁
Hi Ben! Another great series! I understand that you dont want to get into how much you "should" give for gratuities, but i have a couple of objective questions you may be willing to answer: (1) do you know wherher all gratuities actually go to the staff (I think you said you worked on a ship yourself) (2) does NCL charge a default gratuity that a passenger can change, or do passengers need to go out of their way to pay a gratuity?
Andrew, there’s no “should” when it comes to gratuities. The automatic gratuities don’t go where they should. I won’t say anymore about it 👌
Ben, you have the patience of a Saint! You should have branded this series of vlogs, "Four Hours in 10 Cities with Noewiegan Cruises"! LOL 🛳😞
@@stephencoutu2674 HAHA you’re right, Stephen! Cruising is a great way to see many countries and cities in a short time!
I have been a subscriber, and really enjoy your videos so much. I know what you mean bout accent. I lived my whole life in Massachusetts, and everyone i met when living and working along the way, says i have a thick accent, and i just wonder how they can hear it.
@@pasha21k thank you, Jill! HA I agree with you, I wonder what people hear 👀
Hi sweetie!
Loved watching this 10 day cruise. Just curious, how many steps do you do in a day? I am guessing over 20,000. Must be nice to be young and healthy. Looking forward to your next adventures.
@@akemim9434 you’re probably right, Akemi! Maybe more than that 😂 I have to walk a lot because I eat a lot HAHA thank you for watching!
I think you are cool and enjoy your videos that is not right that they don't provide shuttle I hope it's worth the walk
@@deba175 thank you, Deb! It’s worth going there but walking is not the best option 😂
Hey Ben! whats your favorite for solo cruise
@@halloweenpot my favorite cruise line? Norwegian Cruise Line is the best for solo cruisers 😁
Very interesting. You docked in Copenhagen a day before you disembarked in Copenhagen? Is that common with cruises that leave from Europe?
@@macewank yes, Kiel 😁 not common, I’ve never seen it happen before.
@@TravelWithBen121 that's crazy. I don't hate the idea though. Would be nice to have a day to visit the port without having to get another hotel room.
Thanks for sharing your experiences! I've been watching for a while as a fellow solo traveler.
@ usually most people stay a few days in the last port after the cruise so it’s kind of a waste to sit there for 2 days 😁 cheers, Kiel!
OFF TO ALASKA OCT
@@grahamjones7639 enjoy, Graham!
Isn't it a bit ironic complaining about shuttle bus prices at a cruise you booked for a really cheap price? But I get your point for immigration ports. The cruise lines are interested in getting everyone from board and if they would take the shuttle bus to the city center and return in the afternoon, everyone would be happy.
@@monikaunterwegs7960 Monika, I didn’t complain about the price of the shuttle bus, even if it was $1, I still would have the same feeling 😊
@@TravelWithBen121 the free shuttles from ships to "town" are not very consistent ... sometimes they're free, sometimes not. I'm not sure what makes the company offer free shuttles and other times they don't. However, I'm with you, if the port is actually a ways off from the city/town listed on the itinerary, the shuttle to get there should be free.
@@SherryAnnOfTheWest I also don’t know why the shuttle is free sometimes and sometimes not 😂
Do you book directly with NCL as I never see that price ever!!!! Done many solo cruise and had to pay 2x the rate so really impressed on the price you paid for you last cruises😱
@@ndrouinca I booked directly with NCL and I did not pay double 😁
Why didn't you ask someone where the bus to Copenhagen is?
@@DanielPerez-rp8wd I did, Daniel… there isn’t a bus to Copenhagen, only to the metro station.
Definitely for flags
I thought you could get a city bus near the port. No ? I know that HOHO busses also go to the port of Copenhagen.
@@lorettaray8317 I was told no busses from the port to the city! Only from the port to the metro station.
You are right about the value and so stress free, I am looking for my first solo cruise ! Eyeing up a few repositioning ones from Lisbon and Marseille! Confused about gratuities, agent said can pre pay or I can tip who and when I want, but it says online they will charge per person 20 dollars a day, so if I don’t pre pay will they charge me that at the end even if I tip people as I go along?
@@ForeverHomeItaly you’re totally right, Louise! You should book your cruise 😁 I’m not sure about other cruise lines but you can go to guest services on the ship and request to remove automatic gratuities if you want to give cash. No pressure at all, your money, completely your choice.
@@TravelWithBen121 Thanks Ben! That helps a lot! Was worried as would rather tip the people who I find polite and helpful to make sure they get the tips .
How did you get to airport if you were too late for the shuttle bus? 😊
@@efkay93 great question 😂 find out in the next video!
@TravelWithBen121 I was wondering how you got to the airport. ! Super series of Norwegian Dawn cruise.
You mention the normal drink and wifi package but don't mention free at sea which most people get. Since you get free drinks (you pay the gratitude per day for it though), x amount of minutes wifi, 1/2 specialty dining + $50 off per shore excursions. In my it's really good value, if you don't drink, you can opt out from it. The normal package prices are insanely overpriced but that's because they know people get free at sea. Great video again!
@@patrichue0810 nothing is free, Patric 😁 even at sea. And the “free at sea package” still isn’t worth it to me even though it is better value than the separate packages! Thank you for watching!
I woke up this morning and the first thing i thought of was this video i watched yesterday. You mentioned that on other cruises you dont have to get off the ship if you dont want to when it docks. I agree, but the next day on this cruise everyone had to get off the ship because the cruise ended. I think the reason why you had to get off that day and clear imigration is due to the fact, the next day the cruise ends and everyone has to leave. If the imigration process was done the last day, it could delay and interfear with the the ships new departure cruise. Does that make sence.
@@johnhill9381 you’re right, John 😁 I agree with your reason. I do think it could have been organised better though but no big deal!
@@TravelWithBen121 maybe if the cruise line explained to the passengers what and why they are doing things they may of gotten more cooperation from the passengers. Many times in life there are strange things we have to do, and they dont make sence. But if its all explained, it totally makes sence. Have a great day. Today i fly Nan [northen thailand] to Bangkok, and on friday i fly bangkok to hearthrow. Long flt. Just try and sleep.
Took me awhile to figure it out but your voicel. accent are very very similar to Colin on Parlay Revival (UA-cam sailing channel).
I’ve never seen his videos!
I think they were so crazy about passports was because you're not departing that night, you all were "officially" entering the EU (for me, a Canadian, my 90 day ticker would start running.) It also means departing tomorrow wouldn't require a full passport check.
@@CanuckJim there was nothing crazy about it, Jim 😁 just a process that needed to be done. You’re right, it saves time the next day.
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Hi Ben, you said the cruise cost you $57 per day. Was that USD or euros or British pounds?
USD is the default currency used when advertising cost of most cruise companies - u can log directly into NCL or other websites and find out.
@@jholly5747 hello Holly, this is USD 😁
What do you mean the cheap offer “just popped up", went to the website can’t find anything close? And the site isn’t brilliant as I want to figure out onward connections etc but there isn’t a schedule of departure and arrival in a list/comparable format.
@@edwardsierpowski3839 I checked the Norwegian Cruise Line website and I saw it, Edward 😁 I checked right now and there’s plenty of cruises for around the same price as this one. Make sure you select 1 person. I think the website is great 😊
Do tell how you paid for ka 10 day solo cruise, please?
@@chabela1944 nothing to tell, Hilaria… searched on the cruise line website, saw it and booked it 😊
I was under the impression that gratuities were a cruise line obligatory charge, ie non-negotiable like drinks or wifi packages.
Often, you encounter a crew member who goes above and beyond expectations and may be inclined to tip them extra.
@@efkay93 drinks and wifi packages are definitely not mandatory, I’ve never had either of them. With gratuities, it depends on the cruise line.
@@TravelWithBen121 I'm so sorry Ben, as I clearly failed miserably to put across what I meant! Version 2: If I wanted a drinks or wifi package, the amount I would be charged for it is a fixed fee and is not negotiable. Along the same lines, I have always understood the charge the cruise line makes for gratuities is also a fixed fee and likewise, is not up for negotiation. So I was somewhat befuddled when you said the amount you pay for gratuities was down to you the individual. It sounds like I am wrong again and the charge made for gratuities is not a fixed amount across the industry after all.
@@efkay93 now I understand your meaning 😁 you’re right, gratuities can be negotiated but like I said in the video, I don’t talk about gratuities 👌
37:44 4 Days?!! Where did that pop up on the website when you were around or something? You did it through the NCL website or some wholesaler?? PLease share we were on the dawn last month 10 day for 3200k CND, best cruise ever
@@batman1169 yes, 4 days 👍 I booked through the NCL website, it just popped up!
Good morning, Ben, Americans, with exceptions, carry a sense of "looseness" which I have so far not yet detected on you. You are very much British with some hidden sense of discipline ! Shirts or hats do not really tell anything !
@@david1234lee HA I was told that I dress ‘American’ 😂 not sure what that means! It’s all for fun, David 😁
@@TravelWithBen121 I taught in USA on both secondary and college levels, met all kinds od Americans from New Yorkers to mid-westerners. You don't look Americans, ben ! There is some tenseness under your skin !
Another UA-camr shared that it depends in where the ship is based and where the cruise originated . If those are the same then everyone has to go through immigration . I don’t know either.
@@electriclady111 this cruise started in the UK and ended in Denmark so I don’t think that’s the reason, Barbara 😁 but I still don’t know!
@@TravelWithBen121 did some people leave the night before?
@@electriclady111 I actually don’t know! I’m not sure if that’s allowed, I’m sure it is if you ask permission but I don’t know if anyone did.
Immigration clearance isn't necessary for transit port visits - however on this cruise itinerary - the transit stop is more than 24 hours. Immigration is mandatory upon arrival to prevent dodgy people for entering Denmark on day of arrival with no plans of returning to the cruise ship to do official immigration clearance on last day of the cruise.
@@jonathanliew5830 Jonathan, what dodgy people can board the ship for 10 days but not enter Denmark from the ship?
If everything is free on board, except drinks (I’m guessing alcoholic only) and wifi… why did the steaks have prices on the menu? Or is not all the food free?
@@edwardsierpowski3839 nothing is free, Edward 😁 but most things are included. That’s a good question, I should have mentioned that about the prices on the menu. You can go to the complimentary dining room and order a steak from the specialty steak restaurant and pay extra for it. Everything with no price is included 👌
Handsome man !
Okay so I thought I was seeing things but then I started really paying attention. Here's what I'm talking about? on my Roku TV I watch UA-cam and the picture for this video remains the same but the price of the cruise changes. Over the past hour this evening the price has gone from $55 to $56 to $ 54 and as of this writing the price on picture says 57 dollars. What are you trying to do drive me crazy or see if people are actually paying attention? I am laughing believe me. Lol I'm not watched it yet to see what you actually say but I will right now. LOL
@@rebeccap.9036 it hasn’t changed, Rebecca 😂
My guess is you are foreign born and immigrated to GB as a child. That was fluent Danish you were speaking at one point, wasn't it?
@@bradleynoneofyourbizz5341 good guess Jerry but I am 100% British born and bred! I was not speaking Danish 😁
I think you sound British, but you dress like an American 😜 especially your headwear. I’ve always heard that only Americans wear ball caps. And you have that San Francisco hat so people probably assume you’re American. 🤷🏼♀️
But I’m from the south and I have an accent. And I don’t really hear it myself most of the time. But certain words have that southern draw. And then I hear myself and I’m like damn I sound country as hell.😂
Also, do they have Uber in Copenhagen? Can you just Uber from the ship to the metro station at least. ?
Also FYI, I’m actually headed down to Walt Disney World this week. ❤ 🏰
And that’s a crazy price, because I’m gonna pay close to that for five days at Thanksgiving.? But that also does include gratuities and all the port fees. Do you use a certain website ?
@@JustShelby888 I agree with you, Shelby HAHA I think I sound British too but you’d be surprised how many people guess American, Canadian, Australian, South African. I guess I’ll try and dress less American next time 😂 no Uber in Denmark! Wow, enjoy Disney world! I remember you said you live nearby Disney world, right? I hope to visit Disney in the near future. You’re right, I got a crazy last minute price! I’ve always booked directly through the cruise line website 😁
@@TravelWithBen121 I actually lived a couple hours north of there almost in Georgia lol but it’s actually moving day for me. And I’m just gonna be traveling for a little bit around Florida I’m actually trying to make some videos about different areas but I’m a noob so we’ll see how the editing goes. I did buy me a gimbal and I’m just learning how to work that but I’m taking the train down tomorrow. It’s gonna be an adventure because living at the beach. I sold my car so we’ll see how it goes traveling around. But I think it’s gonna be fun I see life is an adventure anyways.
Good thing is I’ll be closer to the ports . But I chose Orlando as my first stop because I do have a annual pass the Disney so I just wanna go to the park for a while and enjoy the area. I’ve never really explored the bike trails around there and that’s kind of my thing I like to ride bikes.
And there’s nothing wrong with dressing like an American, we’re pretty awesome 😎
@@JustShelby888 sounds great, Shelby! Good luck moving and making videos! Take time to travel and see what you find. Definitely take advantage of your annual pass at Disney! Weather in England is starting to turn so fall is on its way. Visiting the beach in Florida sounds amazing 😂
@@TravelWithBen121 thank you, my plan is to work my way down the state as winter kicks in. Maybe I can make it to the keys., 🤞 they have a bike trail along the whole length of the keys. I would love to do that. 🚴 ❤️
you should definitely come to Florida this winter and visit Disney and the beach. 🏰 🏖️
@@JustShelby888 I would love to, Shelby! I actually did consider it…
Having to book a shuttle bus is completely bonkers, shuttle buses by their very name means it's shuttling back and forth all day, if it doesn't do that, it's not a shuttle bus, it's a booked chartered bus. Have never been charged for a shuttle bus on a cruise either.
@@MacStewart bonkers, Stewart 👍
If you're not getting off the ship why the immigration check? Makes zero sense. If the itinerary says Copenhagen they should shuttle you in if not near the port! Especially since last night is in port and casino and shops are closed!
(You sound totally british to me. Not close to American) Too ugly to be a ballet dancer?! 😂 Pretty stark except for the colorfully painted buildings. So nice that you are close to a port. I guessed $650. You can't live on mainland for 10 days for $573. 😂 Thanks for taking us along on cruise. ♥️
@@RenéeinVirginia good question, Renee 😁 everyone will disembark the next day anyway so I assume they do it today and not tomorrow just to make disembarking faster. I agree, if the itinerary says Copenhagen, then I should be taken to Copenhagen 😂 your guess was close! Definitely great value. Thank you for joining me on the cruise! 🚢
Great videos. Thanks
@@paulrodgers896 cheers, Paul!