Old Fortress in Stari Bar
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Bar Montenegro DIY Shore Excursion

Bar, Montenegro wasn’t originally on our itinerary. We were supposed to stop in Kotor, and when the port changed there was quite a bit of disappointment in the Facebook groups. But this Bar Montenegro DIY shore excursion turned out to be one of our favorite and easiest days of the trip. This is a simple,… Continue reading Bar Montenegro DIY Shore Excursion

DIY Shore Excursion Marseille View of Château d'If from Ferry
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DIY Shore Excursion Marseille: A Perfect Day in Port

Marseille turned out to be one of the easiest ports to explore on our own. Our DIY Shore Excursion Marseille plan included a scenic ferry ride to Château d’If, a relaxed lunch in the Old Port, and a trip up to the city’s famous basilica. It was a stress-free and affordable way to experience the… Continue reading DIY Shore Excursion Marseille: A Perfect Day in Port

View of tables in the Sun Princess MDR
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Sun Princess Embarkation Day Lunch in the MDR

After boarding the Sun Princess just after 11 a.m., our cabin wasn’t ready yet, so we headed straight for lunch. With carry-on bags in tow, we decided the Main Dining Room would be a smarter choice than the buffet. That way, we could relax, set our bags aside, and enjoy a meal without juggling plates.… Continue reading Sun Princess Embarkation Day Lunch in the MDR

Beach umbrellas by the ocean in Monterosso Cinque Terre Italy
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DIY Shore Excursion from Genoa: Taking the Train to Monterosso, Cinque Terre

On our stop in Genoa, Italy, aboard the Sun Princess, we decided to skip the official ship excursions and take the train to Monterosso al Mare in the Cinque Terre on our own. I had researched ahead of time but found limited information about what to expect at Genoa’s Piazza Principe train station, so I’ll… Continue reading DIY Shore Excursion from Genoa: Taking the Train to Monterosso, Cinque Terre