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I've Done 15 Caribbean Cruises. Here's What No-One's Telling You! (podcast #558)
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- Feb 2, 2026
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Summary
When I took my very first Caribbean cruise back in 2007, I often found myself stepping ashore as the only ship in port. Quiet beaches, local markets, no lines for taxis ā it felt like true tropical escape. Fast-forward 18 years and 15 Caribbean cruises later, including my most recent ultra-luxury sailing on Regent Seven Seas Splendor, and the Caribbean is a very different place.In this video I reveal the massive changes that are reshaping Caribbean cruising ā changes most cruisers don't fully understand until they're already there. I also explain how cruise lines are responding ā and what that means for your cruise experience, and dig into the uncomfortable topics many don't talk about: š Save 5% on shore excursions I use and recommend Shore Excursions Group for better-value, smaller-group tours with a return-to-ship guarantee. š Visit Shore Excursions Group via this link https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/shoreexcursions and use code TFT5 at checkout to get 5% off every tour.