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-Hi, I'm Rick Steves.
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I've spent the last 30 years
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exploring Europe
from every conceivable angle,
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and now it's time
to check it out
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the way millions of people are.
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Yep, we're on a cruise ship,
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and we're sailing
the Mediterranean.
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Welcome aboard.
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♪♪
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♪♪
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Cruising is really popular
these days.
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In this special, I'd like to
explore the ins and outs
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and pros and cons
of this travel option.
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Sailing from Barcelona to Athens
with stops all along the way,
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I'll toggle
from a floating resort
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to exciting days on shore,
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nearly each day
in a different country.
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Massive cruise ships serve
as both transportation
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and a floating hotel.
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From our ship, we'll visit
some of the great ports
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of the Mediterranean
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and venture inland to
some of Europe's iconic sights.
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We'll savor
romantic island getaways
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and some lazy time
on the beach.
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We'll learn how to make the most
of the cruising experience --
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avoiding lines,
eating quick but local --
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while exercising independence
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to get the most out
of limited time on shore.
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Along with the efficiencies
of cruising,
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we'll show the downsides --
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the inevitable congestion
and commercialization
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that comes with mass tourism.
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And as we sail
from port to port,
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we'll enjoy our time
on board the ship --
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a virtual playground at sea.
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The Mediterranean Sea is bounded
by North Africa,
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Europe, and the Middle East.
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The typical cruise itinerary
covers the great European ports.
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While most cruises focus
on either the West or the East,
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we'll do a little of both.
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Stopping in Barcelona,
Nice for the French Riviera,
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La Spezia for Florence,
Civitavecchia for Rome,
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Naples, Malta,
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Athens, Mykonos,
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and Santorini.
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I'm not here to promote
or put down cruising.
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For some people,
it's a great choice.
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And for others it's not.
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Cruising can be economical,
with your transportation,
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room, and meals all included
at one price.
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It can be ideal for those who
want everything taken care of
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for their vacation,
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and it can also be
an efficient platform
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for independent types who want
to shape their own adventures
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each day.
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While there may be a lot
of things to enjoy on the ship,
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the reason I cruise
the Mediterranean
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is to experience
the Mediterranean.
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The Mediterranean world
is filled with wonder
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and richly rewards
the well-organized traveler.
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The cultural variety
seems endless
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and it shows itself
in traditions, cuisines,
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and a distinctive love of life.
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For thousands of years,
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this was the center
of Western Civilization.
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Exploring the Mediterranean,
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you'll enjoy the sweep
of art history --
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from ancient treasures
to the dazzling accomplishments
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of the Renaissance
to modern wonders.
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And it's just flat-out
beautiful.
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No wonder the rich and fabulous
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have built
their palaces and villas here
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since ancient times.
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The cruiser's challenge
is to decide
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how to best experience
all these attractions.
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Your goal:
to get the most out
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of your vacation time
and money,
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enjoy the best experiences,
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and have fun.
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Before we sight-see the greatest
hits of the Mediterranean,
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let's get an overview
of cruising in general.
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Ships can be huge.
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Ours has about 3,000 passengers
with 1,500 crew
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scrambling to keep everyone
well-served, safe, and happy.
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Is it good travel?
That's up to you.
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The way I see it,
of the guests on this ship,
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a third of them
are just looking for
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a floating alternative
to Las Vegas.
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A third of them
are "bucket list" tourists
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just checking things
off their list,
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and a third of them
are independent-minded travelers
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well-prepared and eager
to hit the ground running
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as soon as that gangway
hits the pier.
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Cruising originated as
an activity for the wealthy --
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it was expensive and formal.
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The joke was it was for
"the newlyweds, over-fed,
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and nearly dead."
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But, as ships get bigger
and bigger,
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able to offer comforts
unimaginable in decades past,
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cruising has changed
its image.
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Today, it's younger,
more active,
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and more affordable.
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Most Mediterranean cruises
start and end in Venice, Rome,
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or Barcelona.
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Wherever you start,
you'll need to be patient.
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This is your first peek
at the necessary efficiency
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of the cruise industry.
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It's a big logistical challenge
to get several thousand people
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and their bags into their
staterooms on the first day.
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Pack a little extra patience
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and leave yourself
plenty of time
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for the red tape
and orientation.
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Once on board, I do one thing
right off the bat:
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move in thoroughly.
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Staterooms, while thoughtfully
designed, are tight,
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so make things shipshape.
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If you use all
your available storage space
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and are constantly on guard
against clutter,
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there's plenty of room.
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I rarely use drawers
in hotel rooms,
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but this is my home
for my entire vacation.
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You just move in once,
so do it right away,
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move in fully, and establish
your ship-shape standards.
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On a cruise, you can get away
with packing heavier.
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I bring more clothes than usual.
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How dressy you need to be
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is a matter of which
cruise line you choose
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and your personal style.
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As cruising has become
accessible to the middle class,
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it's also become more casual.
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This is as dressy as I get.
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Most people pack
three kinds of outfits:
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smart casual for evenings,
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leisure wear for poolside
and relaxing on the ship,
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and practical travel clothing
for time on shore.
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Okay, I've moved in
and we're on our way.
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We'll be in the French Riviera
in the morning.
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We're settling into the rhythm
of a Mediterranean cruise --
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sail at night and explore
a different port each day.
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By the way, have some fun
with the key nautical terms.
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I'm standing near the front --
that's the bow.
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The back? It's the stern.
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Left: port,
and right is starboard.
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And remember,
it's not a "boat,"
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it's a "ship."
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For me, just "being at sea"
is a travel destination.
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After our first departure,
or "sail-away,"
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I find myself thinking
of the Mediterranean
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as a sight in itself.
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Make a point on departure day
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to get to know
your floating home.
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Take advantage of the signage
to understand the layout.
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Modern ships are
smartly designed.
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This ship has 1,500 staterooms
on 12 decks
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gathered around
a central atrium
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where you'll find places to
shop, hang out, eat, and drink.
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♪♪
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Explore the ship on
a good orientation walk.
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The library
is generally quiet and empty.
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The gym comes
with amazing views.
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You'll discover places --
like tucked-away lounges --
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that others may miss.
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In this floating resort,
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the top deck --
with its swimming pool --
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is the equivalent of the beach.
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When it comes to fun-in-the-sun,
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poolside seems to be
the center of the universe.
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But if you crave
the tranquility of a park,
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this ship has actual grass.
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I don't know what happened
to shuffleboard,
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but a little bocce ball
will do just fine.
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Each morning, the deck
is busy with walkers --
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eight laps and it's a mile.
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Being confined on a ship,
it's important to stay active.
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I make a pact:
anticipating lots of eating,
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I shall avoid the elevators
and use the stairs instead.
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They say the average cruise
passenger gains a pound a day,
08:27.033 --> 08:30.600 align:start position:38.75% line:84.66% size:20.62%
but not me.
08:30.666 --> 08:32.800 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
Cruising can work well
for families
08:32.866 --> 08:34.866 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
and for groups
traveling together.
08:34.933 --> 08:38.033 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
Each person can pick and choose
how much to see and do
08:38.100 --> 08:39.933 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:45%
both on land and at sea,
08:40.000 --> 08:44.500 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
and still get together
for dinner every evening.
08:44.566 --> 08:47.500 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:43.12%
And cruising also works
for people who can't walk well
08:47.566 --> 08:49.666 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:46.88%
or who are less active --
08:49.733 --> 08:55.000 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
the entire ship is as accessible
as any modern resort.
08:55.066 --> 08:58.500 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
Along with the advantages,
cruising has its downsides.
08:58.566 --> 09:01.633 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:56.25%
Many would say it can insulate
you from the "real Europe."
09:01.700 --> 09:03.766 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
You're going to
the most famous places
09:03.833 --> 09:05.033 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:60%
and seeing them at the same time
09:05.100 --> 09:06.666 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
with thousands
of other tourists.
09:06.733 --> 09:08.766 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
That's just the nature
of cruising.
09:08.833 --> 09:13.000 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
Those who don't make a concerted
effort at minimizing the crowds
09:13.066 --> 09:15.633 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
may come home with memories
of congestion
09:15.700 --> 09:17.833 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:45%
and lots of wasted time.
09:17.900 --> 09:21.466 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
Cruise ships drop large numbers
of people in the same place
09:21.533 --> 09:23.366 align:start position:33.12% line:84.66% size:31.88%
at the same time.
09:23.433 --> 09:26.133 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:20.62%
Small ports
can be overwhelmed by crowds
09:26.200 --> 09:27.533 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:45%
when the ship's in port,
09:27.600 --> 09:31.166 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
even worse when several ships
are there on the same day.
09:31.233 --> 09:33.266 align:start position:40.62% line:79.33% size:16.88%
And then,
when the ships sail away,
09:33.333 --> 09:37.333 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:56.25%
the port suddenly becomes less
crowded and more romantic --
09:37.400 --> 09:39.800 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
something cruisers
won't experience
09:39.866 --> 09:43.100 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
because they're back on the ship
heading to the next port.
09:43.166 --> 09:47.000 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
Many cruisers are not
very energetic sightseers.
09:47.066 --> 09:49.566 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:20.62%
If you are,
get out early as possible
09:49.633 --> 09:51.133 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
and come back late as you can.
09:51.200 --> 09:53.433 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:20.62%
Doing this,
you'll enjoy fewer crowds
09:53.500 --> 09:57.600 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:58.12%
and more unforgettable moments.
09:57.666 --> 10:00.200 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
With each port, you've got
sightseeing options:
10:00.266 --> 10:01.866 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:22.5%
You can take
the organized bus tour
10:01.933 --> 10:03.000 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:50.62%
and be on their time table,
10:03.066 --> 10:05.633 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:60%
or you can hire a private guide.
10:05.700 --> 10:07.666 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
You can use a guidebook
and be your own guide,
10:07.733 --> 10:10.900 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:45%
or you can just hang out
and be thoroughly on vacation.
10:10.966 --> 10:12.033 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:52.5%
There's no right or wrong --
10:12.100 --> 10:15.566 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
it depends on your mood
and your style.
10:15.633 --> 10:16.866 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:39.38%
Many cruise travelers
10:16.933 --> 10:19.933 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
invest in the cruise line's
shore excursions.
10:20.000 --> 10:22.900 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
Excursions can be
active or easy,
10:22.966 --> 10:25.000 align:start position:36.88% line:84.66% size:24.38%
fully guided,
10:25.066 --> 10:27.933 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
or just providing transportation
and free time.
10:28.000 --> 10:29.566 align:start position:36.88% line:84.66% size:24.38%
While pricey,
10:29.633 --> 10:31.900 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:30%
they can also be
a time- and cost-effective way
10:31.966 --> 10:36.066 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
to cover those must-see
sights and experiences.
10:36.133 --> 10:38.200 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
And there's usually
a bus tour option
10:38.266 --> 10:40.666 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
designed for people
with limited mobility.
10:40.733 --> 10:43.900 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
But as these tours
target the touristy clichés
10:43.966 --> 10:46.900 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
and many buses hit
the same sites at the same time,
10:46.966 --> 10:50.466 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
you'll often be right
in the thick of the crowds.
10:50.533 --> 10:53.233 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
If you're not purchasing the
cruise ship sightseeing package,
10:53.300 --> 10:55.666 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
you've got an array
of fine alternatives.
10:55.733 --> 10:57.900 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
Mediterranean ports
seem to be designed
10:57.966 --> 11:00.800 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
as springboards
for independent travelers.
11:00.866 --> 11:04.433 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:56.25%
In most port terminals, you'll
find reputable local companies
11:04.500 --> 11:07.300 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
offering essentially the same
tours as the cruise lines
11:07.366 --> 11:09.500 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:50.62%
for a fraction of the cost.
11:09.566 --> 11:13.266 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
Another option:
book a private guide in advance.
11:13.333 --> 11:15.366 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
It's a comfort
to be met at the port
11:15.433 --> 11:17.400 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
with a warm, personal welcome.
11:17.466 --> 11:19.766 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
Legions of private guides
earn their living
11:19.833 --> 11:21.566 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
serving cruisers directly.
11:21.633 --> 11:24.100 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
You can book a guide
and share the cost --
11:24.166 --> 11:26.100 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:20.62%
four people
hiring a guide with a car
11:26.166 --> 11:27.433 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:37.5%
costs about the same
11:27.500 --> 11:30.400 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
as four people
taking the cruise excursion.
11:30.466 --> 11:33.533 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
And with a guide, you get
your own private teacher,
11:35.366 --> 11:38.366 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
you're sure to know
the way to the summit,
11:38.433 --> 11:42.800 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
and you enjoy the freedom
to go at your own pace.
11:42.866 --> 11:45.600 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
And you can simply be
your own guide.
11:45.666 --> 11:47.966 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
You'll find helpful
tourist offices.
11:48.033 --> 11:51.833 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:35.62%
And, most ports are
well-served by public transit.
11:51.900 --> 11:54.600 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
Independent types and those
on a tight budget
11:54.666 --> 11:56.466 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:37.5%
can use a guidebook.
11:56.533 --> 11:58.133 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
There are handy guidebooks
11:58.200 --> 12:01.100 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:52.5%
designed to help you get the
most out of your time in port.
12:01.166 --> 12:03.566 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:54.38%
And, taking advantage of apps
12:03.633 --> 12:06.000 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
featuring self-guided walks
on your smartphone
12:06.066 --> 12:08.233 align:start position:42.5% line:79.33% size:15%
empowers
the independent traveler
12:08.300 --> 12:10.900 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
with plenty of
good touring information.
12:10.966 --> 12:12.600 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:35.62%
In many big cities,
12:12.666 --> 12:15.800 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:58.12%
hop-on, hop-off companies offer
do-it-yourselfers
12:15.866 --> 12:18.633 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
economic and efficient
transportation.
12:18.700 --> 12:20.866 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
Buses meet the cruise ships
at the port
12:20.933 --> 12:23.866 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
and offer big loop tours
connecting major sights,
12:23.933 --> 12:26.833 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
letting you hop off and on
all day long,
12:26.900 --> 12:28.833 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
and dropping you
back at the port.
12:31.833 --> 12:34.300 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:22.5%
And finally,
you're on vacation.
12:34.366 --> 12:37.433 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
You have the option
to do nothing.
12:37.500 --> 12:40.733 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
Anyone can simply walk or catch
a ride in to the town center
12:40.800 --> 12:43.100 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
and just delight
in a free day --
12:43.166 --> 12:46.100 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
shopping, browsing,
sipping a local drink,
12:46.166 --> 12:48.933 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
or soaking up some sun
on the beach.
12:49.000 --> 12:53.700 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
12:53.766 --> 12:55.133 align:start position:38.75% line:84.66% size:22.5%
[ Laughter ]
12:55.200 --> 12:56.733 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:52.5%
Because ships sail at night,
12:56.800 --> 12:59.400 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
you rarely enjoy
a characteristic dinner on shore
12:59.466 --> 13:01.633 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
or the romance
of a town after dark.
13:01.700 --> 13:03.433 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
Having said that,
I enjoy the evenings
13:03.500 --> 13:05.666 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
on the ship --
hanging out with new friends
13:05.733 --> 13:08.500 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
and thinking about
tomorrow's destination.
13:08.566 --> 13:11.200 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:24.38%
So, tomorrow,
it's the French Riviera.
13:11.266 --> 13:13.600 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
The cruise line sells a
selection of excursions
13:13.666 --> 13:15.300 align:start position:35% line:84.66% size:28.12%
for every port.
13:15.366 --> 13:17.266 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
Early on, it's good to review
what's offered,
13:17.333 --> 13:19.866 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
decide which tours --
if any -- are right for you,
13:19.933 --> 13:21.233 align:start position:36.88% line:84.66% size:26.25%
and book them.
13:21.300 --> 13:23.666 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
The excursion desk is dedicated
to explaining
13:23.733 --> 13:27.466 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
and selling the many
onshore tours and activities.
13:27.533 --> 13:28.666 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:43.12%
For the eager students,
13:28.733 --> 13:31.000 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
some ships offer
a talk each evening
13:31.066 --> 13:33.333 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
to preview the next day's
sightseeing options
13:33.400 --> 13:36.233 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
and to promote their tours.
-Our mission --
13:36.300 --> 13:39.933 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
that you enjoy every port of
call to the maximum. Yes?
13:40.000 --> 13:44.533 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:52.5%
-Arriving at our first port,
with its blue or azure waters,
13:44.600 --> 13:49.400 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
it's clear why France's Riviera
is nicknamed the Cote d'Azur.
13:49.466 --> 13:52.266 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
Cruise ships stop in one
of three ports --
13:52.333 --> 13:54.166 align:start position:42.5% line:84.66% size:13.12%
Nice...
13:54.233 --> 13:56.066 align:start position:40.62% line:84.66% size:16.88%
Monaco...
13:56.133 --> 13:59.400 align:start position:35% line:84.66% size:30%
or Villefranche.
13:59.466 --> 14:01.700 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:54.38%
Each is a delight to explore,
14:01.766 --> 14:03.733 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:56.25%
a short ride apart by train --
14:03.800 --> 14:07.466 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:56.25%
and today, we'll see them all.
14:07.533 --> 14:09.433 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:22.5%
Villefranche
has a fine harbor,
14:09.500 --> 14:12.333 align:start position:25.62% line:10% size:48.75%
but it doesn't have a dock
big enough for a cruise ship.
14:12.400 --> 14:15.200 align:start position:23.75% line:10% size:50.62%
So, we're dropping the hook
and getting ashore
14:15.266 --> 14:17.566 align:start position:35% line:10% size:28.12%
in a small boat
called a "tender."
14:17.633 --> 14:24.366 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
14:24.433 --> 14:26.300 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
Be sure you understand
exactly what time
14:26.366 --> 14:28.433 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
the last tender shuttles
back to the ship.
14:28.500 --> 14:30.966 align:start position:33.12% line:84.66% size:31.88%
Today, it's 4:30.
14:31.033 --> 14:34.400 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:45%
The French Riviera lends
itself to independent touring.
14:34.466 --> 14:35.733 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:37.5%
I love Villefranche,
14:35.800 --> 14:37.800 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
but to be sure we don't
miss our ship,
14:37.866 --> 14:40.966 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
we'll enjoy this port
at the end of the day.
14:41.033 --> 14:42.500 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
While the ship's
information desk
14:42.566 --> 14:45.400 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
is designed to sell the
cruise line's shore excursions,
14:45.466 --> 14:47.700 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
tourist offices on shore
are a service
14:47.766 --> 14:51.166 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
designed to help
independent travelers.
14:51.233 --> 14:53.466 align:start position:44.38% line:79.33% size:9.38%
Okay,
I've got maps for each town
14:53.533 --> 14:55.000 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:43.12%
and a train schedule --
14:55.066 --> 14:57.966 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
there's one leaving
in 10 minutes.
14:58.033 --> 15:00.666 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
Trains along the Riviera
leave a couple times an hour.
15:00.733 --> 15:02.766 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
And towns here are
about 20 minutes apart.
15:02.833 --> 15:05.133 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
Today we'll enjoy
a couple hours in Nice,
15:05.200 --> 15:06.600 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
a couple hours
in Monte Carlo,
15:06.666 --> 15:09.333 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
and then run out the clock
back here in Villefranche.
15:09.400 --> 15:12.133 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
We're starting in Nice
while the market's still lively.
15:14.200 --> 15:16.366 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
The well-organized traveler
can do a lot
15:16.433 --> 15:18.166 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
during an eight-hour stop.
15:18.233 --> 15:20.966 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
Using a good guidebook
and public transportation,
15:21.033 --> 15:23.866 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
exploring the French Riviera
is a snap.
15:23.933 --> 15:27.166 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
It's fun and economical to
take advantage of public transit
15:27.233 --> 15:28.966 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:39.38%
in the bigger cities.
15:29.033 --> 15:30.600 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
Nice has a single tramline
15:30.666 --> 15:32.600 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
that glides from
the train station
15:32.666 --> 15:34.766 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:45%
right to the old center.
15:34.833 --> 15:36.900 align:start position:31.25% line:10% size:37.5%
This is pure France.
15:36.966 --> 15:40.033 align:start position:20% line:10% size:58.12%
As I like to say, Nice is nice,
15:40.100 --> 15:42.733 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:50.62%
and the market is thriving.
15:42.800 --> 15:43.933 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:50.62%
Une socca, s'il vous plaît.
15:44.000 --> 15:45.866 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
Here, you can savor
the distinct flavor
15:45.933 --> 15:48.133 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
of this southeastern corner
of France.
15:48.200 --> 15:51.133 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:20.62%
-Beautiful.
Socca, the local chickpea bread,
15:51.200 --> 15:53.500 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
is delicious hot off
the griddle
15:53.566 --> 15:57.233 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
and just right
for a bite on the go.
15:57.300 --> 15:58.333 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:39.38%
-Thank you very much.
15:58.400 --> 16:00.700 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:20.62%
-Thank you.
-Merci bien. Au revoir.
16:00.766 --> 16:04.266 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:56.25%
Mediterranean towns make their
promenades people-friendly
16:04.333 --> 16:08.633 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
and Nice's Promenade des Anglais
is a fine example.
16:08.700 --> 16:11.300 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
While I could rent a bike,
a lazy stroll
16:11.366 --> 16:14.566 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
and some beach time
feels just about right.
16:14.633 --> 16:17.166 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:56.25%
I'll be on the train to Monaco
or Monte Carlo
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in about an hour,
16:18.333 --> 16:19.866 align:start position:36.88% line:84.66% size:26.25%
but right now?
16:19.933 --> 16:22.733 align:start position:40.62% line:84.66% size:18.75%
Ohh, yeah.
16:22.800 --> 16:25.966 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
Back on the train,
I'm enjoying my independence,
16:26.033 --> 16:31.600 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
my baguette avec fromage,
and amazing Riviera scenery.
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In half an hour,
we'll be in Monaco.
16:34.033 --> 16:37.366 align:start position:31.25% line:10% size:35.62%
It's a tiny country
about the size of Manhattan.
16:37.433 --> 16:40.266 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
Monaco is dominated
by its harbor,
16:40.333 --> 16:42.666 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
and its harbor is filled
with the massive yachts
16:42.733 --> 16:45.966 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:54.38%
of massively wealthy tycoons.
16:46.033 --> 16:48.000 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
The city is small enough
that you can walk
16:48.066 --> 16:50.933 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
to all of its main sights
in a couple of hours.
16:51.000 --> 16:53.933 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
I have time for two stops:
the famous casino --
16:54.000 --> 16:57.166 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
imagine all the fortunes won
and lost here,
16:57.233 --> 16:58.766 align:start position:36.88% line:84.66% size:26.25%
mostly lost --
16:58.833 --> 17:01.266 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
and the cute little
royal palace.
17:01.333 --> 17:04.666 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
We're here just in time for
the changing of the guard.
17:04.733 --> 17:07.666 align:start position:35% line:84.66% size:30%
[ Band playing ]
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And a visit to the palace is
capped with a commanding view.
17:15.633 --> 17:18.100 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
Riding the train back
to our port, Villefranche,
17:18.166 --> 17:21.733 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
it's comforting
to see our ship at anchor.
17:21.800 --> 17:25.966 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
The sleepy town of Villefranche
feels made for relaxation.
17:26.033 --> 17:28.300 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:41.25%
The beach is inviting.
17:30.833 --> 17:32.866 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
And the harbor-front
is the perfect place
17:32.933 --> 17:35.966 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
to enjoy a final drink
on the Riviera.
17:38.400 --> 17:41.566 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
We've got 45 minutes before the
last tender back to our ship.
17:41.633 --> 17:43.533 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
There's no way we're going
to miss our connection,
17:43.600 --> 17:47.233 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
and that means plenty of time
to enjoy a relaxing pastis.
17:47.300 --> 17:49.233 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:54.38%
We've caught the last tender.
17:49.300 --> 17:52.000 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
Security on board
is taken very seriously
17:52.066 --> 17:53.966 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:58.12%
and it's efficiently organized.
17:54.033 --> 17:56.600 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
Because everyone
swipes in and out
17:56.666 --> 17:57.966 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
with their identity cards,
17:58.033 --> 17:59.500 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:37.5%
at any given moment,
17:59.566 --> 18:01.733 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
the staff knows exactly
who's on the ship
18:01.800 --> 18:03.833 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:46.88%
and who's still on shore.
18:07.233 --> 18:10.400 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
With everyone back on board,
it's time to haul anchor
18:10.466 --> 18:12.000 align:start position:36.88% line:84.66% size:26.25%
and sail away.
18:12.066 --> 18:14.433 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
This is one of the pleasures
of cruising.
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Until you get to the next port,
18:16.166 --> 18:19.533 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
you're free to relax
any way you want.
18:19.600 --> 18:21.700 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:52.5%
You can read a book on deck,
18:21.766 --> 18:23.933 align:start position:35% line:84.66% size:30%
head to the spa,
18:24.000 --> 18:25.733 align:start position:40.62% line:84.66% size:16.88%
exercise,
18:25.800 --> 18:29.500 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
or enjoy one of the
numerous bars all over the ship.
18:32.466 --> 18:33.933 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:45%
I'm into the rhythm now.
18:34.000 --> 18:36.900 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
After a full day of sightseeing,
I'm ready to relax:
18:36.966 --> 18:39.233 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
stowed my wallet in the room,
got comfortable,
18:39.300 --> 18:40.666 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
and I'm looking forward
to dinner
18:40.733 --> 18:42.233 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:41.25%
and an evening at sea.
18:42.300 --> 18:44.733 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
By the way, even with
so many people on board,
18:44.800 --> 18:47.500 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
I'm impressed by
how it rarely feels crowded.
18:47.566 --> 18:49.933 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
If you want quiet,
you can find it.
18:50.000 --> 18:51.933 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
Do you have kids?
-Mm-hmm. One son.
18:52.000 --> 18:53.933 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
-One son. How old is he?
-34.
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-See, my son is 30.
-30!
18:56.533 --> 18:57.900 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
-Can you believe you've got
a 34-year-old son?
18:57.966 --> 18:59.633 align:start position:42.5% line:79.33% size:15%
-No way.
[ Laughter ]
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-If you're in the mood
to socialize,
19:01.666 --> 19:03.766 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:24.38%
you can enjoy
an impromptu balcony party
19:03.833 --> 19:05.500 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:22.5%
with friends
you've made on board.
19:05.566 --> 19:09.000 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:52.5%
And if you want more action,
there is always lots going on.
19:09.066 --> 19:10.700 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:41.25%
[ Lively music plays ]
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It seems any excuse for a party
is good enough.
19:14.466 --> 19:15.600 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:37.5%
Full moon tonight --
19:15.666 --> 19:18.266 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
yep, it's the full moon party.
19:18.333 --> 19:20.333 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
19:20.400 --> 19:21.966 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:58.12%
One thing I like about cruising
19:22.033 --> 19:24.233 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
is how easy it is
to meet people.
19:24.300 --> 19:26.533 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
19:26.600 --> 19:28.633 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
People who are young at heart.
19:28.700 --> 19:34.566 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
19:34.633 --> 19:40.600 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
19:43.400 --> 19:46.866 align:start position:23.75% line:10% size:56.25%
Many major cruise destinations
are actually landlocked
19:46.933 --> 19:48.100 align:start position:29.38% line:10% size:39.38%
and far from the sea.
19:48.166 --> 19:50.433 align:start position:29.38% line:10% size:41.25%
For example, Florence.
19:50.500 --> 19:53.533 align:start position:23.75% line:10% size:52.5%
Our ship docks in La Spezia,
a couple hours away
19:53.600 --> 19:55.266 align:start position:35% line:10% size:30%
by bus or train.
19:55.333 --> 19:58.266 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:48.75%
Like in many cruise ports,
we arrive in a gritty world of
19:58.333 --> 20:01.333 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:58.12%
shipping containers and cranes.
20:01.400 --> 20:04.400 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
And from this springboard,
lots of eager travelers
20:04.466 --> 20:09.300 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
are up and out early
to catch their tour buses.
20:09.366 --> 20:10.800 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
Like thousands of
other travelers,
20:10.866 --> 20:12.400 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
today we're heading
into Florence --
20:12.466 --> 20:14.633 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
and most of us have the same
great sights in mind:
20:14.700 --> 20:18.266 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
Michelangelo's David
and the Uffizi Gallery.
20:18.333 --> 20:20.400 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
Taking the cruise line's tour,
20:20.466 --> 20:24.500 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
I know I'll get a quick blitz of
the great sights of Florence.
20:24.566 --> 20:26.566 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
The tour includes
transportation,
20:26.633 --> 20:29.066 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:22.5%
reservations
for the big attractions,
20:29.133 --> 20:30.633 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:39.38%
a professional guide,
20:30.700 --> 20:31.800 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:41.25%
and the assurance that
20:31.866 --> 20:35.366 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:24.38%
we'll make it
back to the ship on time.
20:35.433 --> 20:38.533 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
Florence is one of those places
everybody wants to see,
20:38.600 --> 20:42.433 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
and almost everybody wants
to see the same sights.
20:42.500 --> 20:44.266 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:35.62%
You won't be alone.
20:44.333 --> 20:46.000 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:60%
While those without reservations
20:46.066 --> 20:49.066 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
will waste lots of precious time
in lines,
20:49.133 --> 20:51.200 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:22.5%
with a tour,
you'll be more efficient --
20:51.266 --> 20:55.100 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
certain to see the glories
of the Florentine Renaissance:
20:55.166 --> 20:57.766 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
Brunelleschi's
magnificent dome...
20:57.833 --> 20:59.966 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
Botticelli's Birth of Venus...
21:00.033 --> 21:02.833 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:46.88%
and Michelangelo's David.
21:02.900 --> 21:07.833 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
21:07.900 --> 21:09.833 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:58.12%
As we make our way toward Rome,
21:09.900 --> 21:12.400 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
let's consider how to stay
within your budget
21:12.466 --> 21:14.300 align:start position:33.12% line:84.66% size:33.75%
while on the ship.
21:14.366 --> 21:16.066 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:52.5%
Cruise ships are businesses.
21:16.133 --> 21:17.466 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:45%
They need to make money,
21:17.533 --> 21:19.900 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
and there's not much profit
in the base cost of a trip.
21:19.966 --> 21:23.000 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
So they need to make more money
from land excursions
21:23.066 --> 21:24.966 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
and from extras you buy
while on board --
21:25.033 --> 21:27.033 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
things like gambling,
photography,
21:27.100 --> 21:28.433 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:41.25%
shopping, and alcohol.
21:28.500 --> 21:29.766 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:35.62%
As smart consumers,
21:29.833 --> 21:32.300 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
it's important
to understand the game plan.
21:32.366 --> 21:35.700 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
It's possible, technically,
to do the entire cruise
21:35.766 --> 21:38.133 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:60%
with no extra expenses on board,
21:38.200 --> 21:40.533 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:45%
but extras are enticing.
21:40.600 --> 21:42.233 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:41.25%
They're cleverly sold,
21:42.300 --> 21:46.166 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
and your purchases
can really add up.
21:46.233 --> 21:48.833 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
It's a cashless world
on the ship.
21:48.900 --> 21:51.066 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
Along with getting you
into your stateroom,
21:51.133 --> 21:54.266 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
your handy ID card
is how you buy things.
21:57.733 --> 21:59.866 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
Onboard, there's lots of
temptations,
21:59.933 --> 22:02.566 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:56.25%
and purchases feel painless --
like it's almost free...
22:02.633 --> 22:06.966 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
until you check out and get the
grand total for your final bill.
22:07.033 --> 22:12.566 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
Our next port serves Rome,
another inland city.
22:12.633 --> 22:14.300 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
Like for Florence,
the ship docks
22:14.366 --> 22:16.866 align:start position:35% line:10% size:30%
in an industrial
container port.
22:16.933 --> 22:18.466 align:start position:27.5% line:10% size:43.12%
Here, in Civitavecchia,
22:18.533 --> 22:20.166 align:start position:27.5% line:10% size:45%
the cruise line provides
a shuttle bus
22:20.233 --> 22:21.533 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:41.25%
to the end of the port
22:21.600 --> 22:24.733 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
from where we sort through
our transportation options.
22:24.800 --> 22:29.466 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:56.25%
In this case, most independent
cruisers just hop on the train.
22:29.533 --> 22:31.633 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
Within an hour, we're in Rome.
22:34.200 --> 22:36.866 align:start position:33.12% line:10% size:31.88%
While Rome may be
"The Eternal City,"
22:36.933 --> 22:40.366 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
our cruise schedule
gives it just a single day.
22:40.433 --> 22:43.766 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
You'll need to be smart
and selective.
22:43.833 --> 22:46.533 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
Do it with a thoughtful plan --
with reservations
22:46.600 --> 22:50.833 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
or a guided tour
to minimize your time in lines.
22:50.900 --> 22:54.000 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
Rome has two main
sightseeing zones.
22:54.066 --> 22:57.766 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
The ancient city includes
the awe-inspiring Colosseum,
22:57.833 --> 23:00.900 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
the Forum with the magnificence
of the empire apparent
23:00.966 --> 23:02.566 align:start position:33.12% line:84.66% size:33.75%
even in its ruins,
23:02.633 --> 23:05.733 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
and the glorious Pantheon.
23:05.800 --> 23:09.033 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:37.5%
Amazingly preserved,
this building gives us a sense
23:09.100 --> 23:13.333 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
of the splendor of ancient Rome
better than any other.
23:13.400 --> 23:16.733 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
And across the Tiber River
stands Vatican City
23:16.800 --> 23:19.833 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
with the towering
St. Peter's Basilica,
23:19.900 --> 23:23.233 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
the exhilarating treasures
of the Vatican Museum,
23:23.300 --> 23:27.166 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
and Michelangelo's
beloved Sistine Chapel.
23:27.233 --> 23:32.766 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
23:32.833 --> 23:38.366 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
23:38.433 --> 23:39.966 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:39.38%
-Welcome to the tour.
23:40.033 --> 23:43.200 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:52.5%
We're going to head down the
main corridor right over here.
23:43.266 --> 23:45.966 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:45%
So, everyone, follow me.
-Back on board, we got tickets
23:46.033 --> 23:49.633 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
for a behind-the-scenes tour
of our ship.
23:49.700 --> 23:51.533 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
Modern cruise ships
are engineering
23:51.600 --> 23:53.900 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:41.25%
and technical marvels.
23:53.966 --> 23:56.600 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:43.12%
We start on the bridge,
where the captain and his crew
23:56.666 --> 23:58.433 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:60%
enjoy the ultimate vantage point
23:58.500 --> 24:00.433 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
and state-of-the-art
navigational tools
24:00.500 --> 24:03.133 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
to be sure we're on track.
24:03.200 --> 24:05.566 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
In the control room,
we learn how the ship
24:05.633 --> 24:08.066 align:start position:42.5% line:79.33% size:13.12%
is like
a sophisticated organism --
24:08.133 --> 24:10.766 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
making its own fresh water
from the sea,
24:10.833 --> 24:13.633 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
monitoring its vast power,
24:13.700 --> 24:18.033 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
and making sure
all systems are go.
24:18.100 --> 24:20.433 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
Passing through the living
quarters of the crew,
24:20.500 --> 24:23.666 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
we're reminded that
1,500 hard-working people
24:23.733 --> 24:25.433 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:45%
live in a parallel world
24:25.500 --> 24:28.333 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
under the care-free vacation
decks above.
24:28.400 --> 24:30.866 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
-All the fruit that we have
here is coming from Italy,
24:30.933 --> 24:32.466 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:52.5%
from Poland, and from Spain.
24:32.533 --> 24:35.533 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
-The officer in charge of the
ship's inventory of food
24:35.600 --> 24:37.266 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
explains how the produce
necessary
24:37.333 --> 24:41.733 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
to feed thousands of people
is managed.
24:41.800 --> 24:45.000 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
And we finish our tour
with a look at the bustling
24:45.066 --> 24:47.800 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
and well-coordinated
kitchen, or galley.
24:51.933 --> 24:54.133 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:45%
Our next stop is Naples.
24:54.200 --> 24:56.033 align:start position:27.5% line:10% size:45%
I love coming into port.
24:56.100 --> 24:59.200 align:start position:31.25% line:10% size:35.62%
If you're up early,
you can enjoy the approach:
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sunrise over Mount Vesuvius.
25:02.300 --> 25:05.133 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:56.25%
And here comes one of Europe's
most intense
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yet rewarding cities.
25:07.700 --> 25:12.266 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
Here in Naples, the cruise
terminal is right down town.
25:12.333 --> 25:15.100 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
Along with the conventional
cruise line tour buses,
25:15.166 --> 25:20.233 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
you'll find budget alternatives
for do-it-yourself travelers.
25:20.300 --> 25:23.900 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:39.38%
In ports like Naples,
the scene can feel aggressive.
25:23.966 --> 25:25.833 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
Stepping through
the port security gate,
25:25.900 --> 25:27.800 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
you may find yourself
in an assertive
25:27.866 --> 25:32.566 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
scrum of cabbies and tour guides
eager to take you for a ride.
25:32.633 --> 25:34.600 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
While we could make a deal
here on the spot
25:34.666 --> 25:36.366 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
for our sightseeing needs,
25:36.433 --> 25:39.033 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
I've made arrangements
in advance.
25:42.233 --> 25:44.400 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
If you're leaving the ship
as an independent traveler,
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remember: cruise ports attract
hustlers and con-artists --
25:48.566 --> 25:49.766 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:54.38%
people looking to over-charge
25:49.833 --> 25:51.566 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
naïve tourists
for their services.
25:51.633 --> 25:53.966 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
Look for fixed
and regulated prices.
25:54.033 --> 25:56.266 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
Also, be smart
about your valuables.
25:56.333 --> 25:58.400 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:60%
I leave my passport on the ship.
25:58.466 --> 26:00.933 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:22.5%
-Buongiorno!
-Buongiorno! I am Rafael...
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Using my guidebook, I've booked
a private tour guide with a car.
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In moments, we're zipping
under Mount Vesuvius
26:08.200 --> 26:11.700 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
and heading for a quick
look at Pompeii.
26:11.766 --> 26:13.600 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
While pricey for a solo
traveler,
26:13.666 --> 26:14.933 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:45%
we're beating the crowds
26:15.000 --> 26:16.866 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
and I've got the luxury
of my own guide
26:16.933 --> 26:20.800 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
here at one of Europe's
great ancient sights.
26:20.866 --> 26:22.733 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
It's amazing to think
that Pompeii
26:22.800 --> 26:24.800 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:46.88%
was a thriving Roman city
26:24.866 --> 26:29.300 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
and then, in AD 79,
Mount Vesuvius blew its top,
26:29.366 --> 26:34.000 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:43.12%
and the city was buried
in a flood of hot ash and mud.
26:34.066 --> 26:37.100 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:56.25%
The excavations give us a look
at life in ancient Rome
26:37.166 --> 26:38.800 align:start position:35% line:84.66% size:30%
like none other.
26:38.866 --> 26:46.800 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
26:46.866 --> 26:54.766 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
26:54.833 --> 26:58.766 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
With my driver and guide,
I'm nimble and independent.
26:58.833 --> 27:01.100 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:20.62%
By mid-day,
we're back in Naples,
27:01.166 --> 27:04.700 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
free to see things far
from the cruise crowds.
27:04.766 --> 27:08.000 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
This old quarry
is the Fontanelle Ossuary.
27:08.066 --> 27:10.766 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
It's been filled with
human bones for centuries --
27:10.833 --> 27:14.333 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
a sight I bet no one
from our ship is visiting today.
27:14.400 --> 27:17.900 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
But it's on my list
and perfectly doable.
27:17.966 --> 27:22.433 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
The quarry is filled with bones
from emptied church cemeteries.
27:22.500 --> 27:24.800 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
I learned that
in the 19th century,
27:24.866 --> 27:28.500 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
Neapolitans would actually
adopt a skull,
27:28.566 --> 27:30.000 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:45%
build it a little house,
27:30.066 --> 27:33.366 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
and count on the skull's soul
in heaven to advocate
27:33.433 --> 27:35.466 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
for them in times of need.
27:35.533 --> 27:45.066 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
27:45.133 --> 27:46.366 align:start position:35% line:84.66% size:30%
I love exploring
27:46.433 --> 27:48.833 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
the characteristic
neighborhoods of Naples,
27:48.900 --> 27:52.666 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
and the most crazy
and vivid is Sanitá.
27:54.866 --> 27:56.866 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
Just wandering through
this district
27:56.933 --> 27:59.033 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:43.12%
is a cultural carnival.
27:59.100 --> 28:01.866 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
For me, the back streets
of Naples
28:01.933 --> 28:07.266 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
offer the gritty reality
of urban Italy.
28:07.333 --> 28:10.166 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
Now within easy striking
distance of our ship,
28:10.233 --> 28:13.900 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
I say goodbye to our guide
and grab a characteristic lunch
28:13.966 --> 28:19.633 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
in the city famous
as the birthplace of pizza.
28:19.700 --> 28:22.000 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
The food on the ship is good
but generally ignores
28:22.066 --> 28:24.266 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
the cuisine of whatever port
we're visiting.
28:24.333 --> 28:25.600 align:start position:36.88% line:84.66% size:26.25%
So, for lunch,
28:25.666 --> 28:28.566 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
rather than fast food
or some forgettable sandwich,
28:28.633 --> 28:32.300 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
choose authentic local food
designed to be eaten quickly.
28:32.366 --> 28:35.566 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
And here in Naples,
it's got to be pizza.
28:35.633 --> 28:39.200 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
Each country has its quick
and easy go-to meal.
28:39.266 --> 28:41.700 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:37.5%
It's tapas in Spain.
28:41.766 --> 28:44.933 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
My favorite Barcelona tapas
bars are Basque style --
28:45.000 --> 28:46.766 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:54.38%
you just grab what looks good
28:46.833 --> 28:48.433 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
and then count the toothpicks
on your plate
28:48.500 --> 28:50.600 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:58.12%
to figure out how much you owe.
28:50.666 --> 28:53.900 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
In France, I love a good
salade niçoise.
28:53.966 --> 28:56.700 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
What better lunch in Nice?
28:56.766 --> 29:02.466 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
In Greece, a souvlaki pita
is fast, tasty, and cheap.
29:02.533 --> 29:06.833 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
And in Istanbul, it's fresh fish
right off the big, tipsy dingy.
29:06.900 --> 29:10.000 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
[ Conversation
in native language ]
29:10.066 --> 29:14.133 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:50.62%
This is Istanbul fast food.
29:14.200 --> 29:16.133 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
Tonight, as we sail for Malta,
29:16.200 --> 29:18.400 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
the grand foyer
is put to good use
29:18.466 --> 29:22.300 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
for the cruise ritual
of meeting the ship's officers.
29:22.366 --> 29:24.566 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
-Your captain,
from Greece as well,
29:24.633 --> 29:27.500 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
Captain [indistinct],
ladies and gentlemen!
29:27.566 --> 29:31.266 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:43.12%
[ Cheers and applause ]
29:31.333 --> 29:34.966 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
-That's followed by a little bit
of floating razzmatazz.
29:35.033 --> 29:37.966 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:46.88%
-[ Singing indistinctly ]
29:38.033 --> 29:44.033 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
29:44.100 --> 29:47.000 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
-And, as the night wears on,
up at the pool is a chance
29:47.066 --> 29:52.000 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
for everyone to literally dance
to their own beat --
29:52.066 --> 29:53.200 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:35.62%
wearing headphones,
29:53.266 --> 29:55.366 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
you can select your favorite
style of music
29:55.433 --> 29:57.433 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:37.5%
at the silent disco.
29:57.500 --> 30:00.366 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
It's a surreal experience
made even more so
30:00.433 --> 30:02.633 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:45%
by the graceful mermaid.
30:02.700 --> 30:07.100 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
30:07.166 --> 30:09.533 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:43.12%
[ Cheers and applause ]
30:09.600 --> 30:18.766 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
30:18.833 --> 30:20.666 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:43.12%
[ Cheers and applause ]
30:20.733 --> 30:28.800 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
30:28.866 --> 30:31.900 align:start position:23.75% line:10% size:52.5%
The captain advised being up
early to enjoy the entry
30:31.966 --> 30:35.033 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:54.38%
to the Grand Harbor of Malta.
30:35.100 --> 30:36.766 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
Clearly, this port
was well-worth
30:36.833 --> 30:40.200 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:52.5%
some serious fortifications.
30:40.266 --> 30:43.533 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
Our ship just squeezes
into the historic harbor,
30:43.600 --> 30:46.500 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
and in moments,
we're in the old center of town
30:46.566 --> 30:50.400 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
ready for a busy day
of sightseeing.
30:50.466 --> 30:52.600 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
Malta is a tiny
independent country
30:52.666 --> 30:54.833 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
set between Sicily and Africa.
30:54.900 --> 30:57.933 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
With a culture enriched by
a long parade of civilizations,
30:58.000 --> 31:00.100 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
it's a strategically
placed island nation
31:00.166 --> 31:02.633 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
with an extraordinary history.
31:02.700 --> 31:04.366 align:start position:23.75% line:10% size:52.5%
The capital city of Valletta
31:04.433 --> 31:08.066 align:start position:31.25% line:10% size:35.62%
is a stony monument
to this hard-fought history.
31:08.133 --> 31:10.200 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
And the dramatic view
from the ramparts
31:10.266 --> 31:13.766 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
of the heavily fortified harbor
reminds the visitor of Malta's
31:13.833 --> 31:18.633 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
strategic importance
through the centuries.
31:18.700 --> 31:20.600 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
Of the many cultures
that shaped it,
31:20.666 --> 31:24.200 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
perhaps most obvious
is its British heritage.
31:24.266 --> 31:28.633 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:39.38%
Malta spent 150 years
as part of the British Empire.
31:28.700 --> 31:31.600 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
While it gained its independence
in 1964,
31:31.666 --> 31:35.000 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:24.38%
Malta retains
its British flavor:
31:35.066 --> 31:38.866 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
English-style pubs and food,
statues of queens...
31:40.966 --> 31:42.833 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:39.38%
and red phone booths.
31:42.900 --> 31:49.133 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
31:49.200 --> 31:51.266 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
If this feels like
a fortress city,
31:51.333 --> 31:52.933 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:58.12%
it's because it was the capital
31:53.000 --> 31:54.866 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:50.62%
of the Knights of St. John,
31:54.933 --> 31:58.066 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:24.38%
also known as
the Knights of Malta.
31:58.133 --> 32:01.000 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:41.25%
Malta's stout walls --
many of them incorporated into
32:01.066 --> 32:05.266 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
existing limestone cliffs --
survived a siege in 1565
32:05.333 --> 32:09.900 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
of 40,000 Ottoman sailors.
32:09.966 --> 32:11.733 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:60%
After the Turkish threat passed,
32:11.800 --> 32:15.066 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
the city was ornamented
with delightful architecture,
32:15.133 --> 32:18.300 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
including characteristic
enclosed balconies,
32:18.366 --> 32:20.066 align:start position:33.12% line:84.66% size:31.88%
called gallarija.
32:20.133 --> 32:22.433 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
As you stroll,
you'll enjoy an inviting
32:22.500 --> 32:26.200 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
and nostalgic patina of age
in its facades.
32:29.933 --> 32:33.033 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
A short drive through Malta's
dry and timeless landscape
32:33.100 --> 32:36.633 align:start position:23.75% line:10% size:50.62%
takes us to the fisherman's
harbor of Marsaxlokk.
32:40.666 --> 32:42.333 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
A favorite with cruise
travelers,
32:42.400 --> 32:47.866 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
it's home to a fleet of typical
Maltese fishing boats.
32:47.933 --> 32:50.900 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
While Marsaxlokk has a fine main
square and church,
32:50.966 --> 32:53.200 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
the action is along
the harbor --
32:53.266 --> 32:55.033 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
especially during
the Sunday market,
32:55.100 --> 32:57.266 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:46.88%
when it's all about fish.
33:00.000 --> 33:01.833 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
Tradition says that
the shape of the boats
33:01.900 --> 33:04.633 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
goes back eight centuries
before Christ
33:04.700 --> 33:08.033 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:24.38%
to when Malta
was a Phoenician colony.
33:08.100 --> 33:12.033 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
These colorful boats pop
in the dazzling sunlight,
33:12.100 --> 33:15.300 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
seeming to celebrate yet
another distinct heritage
33:15.366 --> 33:17.733 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:50.62%
of the Mediterranean world.
33:22.133 --> 33:23.800 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:58.12%
When the distance between ports
33:23.866 --> 33:25.600 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
is longer than
an overnight ride,
33:25.666 --> 33:28.833 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
the ship spends
an entire day at sea.
33:31.333 --> 33:33.033 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
You know, one of
my favorite things
33:33.100 --> 33:35.666 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
about a Mediterranean cruise
is the day at sea --
33:35.733 --> 33:39.033 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
sleep in, leisurely brunch,
read a book,
33:39.100 --> 33:41.966 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
just hang out by the pool.
33:42.033 --> 33:45.566 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:45%
For activities on board,
each evening a printed program
33:45.633 --> 33:47.566 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
with a busy schedule
for the next day
33:47.633 --> 33:50.033 align:start position:33.12% line:84.66% size:33.75%
lands on your bed.
33:50.100 --> 33:55.400 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:56.25%
Cruise lines work hard to make
time on the ship enjoyable.
33:55.466 --> 33:58.400 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
They arrange something
for everyone:
33:58.466 --> 34:03.133 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
poolside is ground zero
for fun and relaxation outdoors.
34:05.433 --> 34:08.533 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
Every day is filled with
ship-sponsored activities --
34:08.600 --> 34:10.833 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:35.62%
like dance classes.
34:10.900 --> 34:14.466 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
And there are plenty of other
ways to enjoy the sunny hours
34:14.533 --> 34:16.100 align:start position:42.5% line:84.66% size:15%
on deck.
34:16.166 --> 34:20.433 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
34:20.500 --> 34:23.700 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
Different cruise lines
serve different markets.
34:23.766 --> 34:26.033 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
Smaller ships generally
charge more
34:26.100 --> 34:28.866 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:22.5%
and are able
to visit smaller ports.
34:28.933 --> 34:30.333 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:45%
Of the big ship options,
34:30.400 --> 34:35.233 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
you have a range
of prices and styles.
34:35.300 --> 34:36.733 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:50.62%
When shopping for a cruise,
34:36.800 --> 34:38.900 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:24.38%
there are two
major considerations:
34:38.966 --> 34:41.833 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
the itinerary and the character
of the cruise line.
34:41.900 --> 34:44.000 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
It's your choice:
family-friendly,
34:44.066 --> 34:46.866 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
young and trendy, older
and more mature, and so on.
34:46.933 --> 34:48.700 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
It's pretty obvious
by the advertising
34:48.766 --> 34:50.633 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:54.38%
which market's being targeted
34:50.700 --> 34:52.833 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
and the general style
of the passengers
34:52.900 --> 34:55.133 align:start position:40.62% line:79.33% size:16.88%
you'll be
sharing your ship with.
34:55.200 --> 34:56.700 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:60%
Your cruise price will also vary
34:56.766 --> 34:59.866 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
according to your choice
of cabin class.
34:59.933 --> 35:02.433 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
Like the vast majority
of those on this ship,
35:02.500 --> 35:04.933 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
I'm staying in
a basic stateroom.
35:05.000 --> 35:08.333 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:56.25%
On the newer ships, most rooms
come with a small balcony.
35:08.400 --> 35:10.533 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
I enjoy the fresh air,
the views,
35:10.600 --> 35:14.566 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
and quiet moments
on my own deck.
35:14.633 --> 35:16.066 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:41.25%
If money's no concern,
35:16.133 --> 35:19.566 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
you have some pretty fancy
top end options.
35:19.633 --> 35:22.933 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
Rooms cost more or less
depending on view, size,
35:23.000 --> 35:26.500 align:start position:40.62% line:79.33% size:16.88%
location,
and package of services.
35:26.566 --> 35:29.933 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
Italy juts 600 miles
into the Mediterranean.
35:30.000 --> 35:32.700 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
It divides the sea from a cruise
itinerary point of view
35:32.766 --> 35:36.333 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
into western ports
and eastern ports.
35:36.400 --> 35:37.766 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:35.62%
We're sailing east,
35:37.833 --> 35:41.033 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
into the Greece's Aegean Sea
for three more stops.
35:41.100 --> 35:45.266 align:start position:35% line:84.66% size:30%
Next up: Athens.
35:45.333 --> 35:48.233 align:start position:23.75% line:10% size:56.25%
The port of Athens is Piraeus,
35:48.300 --> 35:52.533 align:start position:23.75% line:10% size:56.25%
another industrial springboard
serving a popular destination.
35:52.600 --> 35:55.166 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:22.5%
While Athens
is perfectly tourable
35:55.233 --> 35:56.833 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:54.38%
for the independent traveler,
35:56.900 --> 35:59.900 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:22.5%
many opt for
the cruise line's excursion.
35:59.966 --> 36:02.866 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
Cruise lines excel
in efficiency.
36:02.933 --> 36:04.333 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:45%
Before leaving the ship,
36:04.400 --> 36:06.633 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:54.38%
tourists meet in the theater,
36:06.700 --> 36:08.633 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:52.5%
get their tour group number,
36:08.700 --> 36:10.866 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:22.5%
are escorted
to their awaiting bus,
36:10.933 --> 36:14.533 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:35.62%
and meet the guide.
36:14.600 --> 36:16.000 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
Within minutes,
they're on their way
36:16.066 --> 36:18.533 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
as he narrates the ride into
town with information
36:18.600 --> 36:20.900 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
about the leading city
of ancient Greece --
36:20.966 --> 36:25.033 align:start position:20% line:10% size:58.12%
the home of Socrates and Plato.
36:25.100 --> 36:27.666 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
Today, Athens is
a sprawling metropolis
36:27.733 --> 36:29.433 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:43.12%
of four million people.
36:29.500 --> 36:32.300 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
But, in the 19th century,
it was just a small town
36:32.366 --> 36:35.666 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
huddled at the base
of its once mighty acropolis.
36:35.733 --> 36:38.466 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
That old town is today's
touristy shopping quarter,
36:38.533 --> 36:39.966 align:start position:33.12% line:84.66% size:31.88%
called the Plaka,
36:40.033 --> 36:42.433 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
with its fun eateries,
colorful markets,
36:42.500 --> 36:46.966 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
and shops filled
with knickknacks.
36:47.033 --> 36:48.366 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
Next to the modern markets
36:48.433 --> 36:51.033 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
you find the ancient
market -- the Agora,
36:51.100 --> 36:53.033 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
with one of the best
surviving temples
36:53.100 --> 36:55.000 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:41.25%
from ancient Greece --
36:55.066 --> 36:59.233 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:46.88%
the Temple of Hephaestus.
36:59.300 --> 37:03.666 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
But everyone's got their sights
set on the Acropolis.
37:03.733 --> 37:05.866 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
Our group converges
with other groups,
37:05.933 --> 37:09.066 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
and everyone clamors
up the famous hill.
37:09.133 --> 37:12.333 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:56.25%
While cruisers are unavoidably
a part of this crush,
37:12.400 --> 37:15.833 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
guides do a good job of managing
the cruise ship rush hour
37:15.900 --> 37:17.366 align:start position:36.88% line:84.66% size:24.38%
each morning.
37:17.433 --> 37:21.100 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
Once on top, tourists marvel
at the iconic Parthenon
37:21.166 --> 37:24.933 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
as guides do their best
to bring the ruins to life.
37:25.000 --> 37:27.700 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
And from the summit
of this historic bluff,
37:27.766 --> 37:30.100 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
all are rewarded
with a commanding view
37:30.166 --> 37:32.200 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:37.5%
of sprawling Athens.
37:35.266 --> 37:37.100 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
After each day of sightseeing,
37:37.166 --> 37:41.000 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
back at the ship, passengers
enjoy the ritual welcome.
37:41.066 --> 37:43.733 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:22.5%
A cool cloth
and a refreshing drink,
37:43.800 --> 37:46.633 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
and they're back home
in their floating resort.
37:49.733 --> 37:52.200 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
Cruise lines employ
a lot of people:
37:52.266 --> 37:55.833 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
a ratio of about one worker
for every two passengers.
37:55.900 --> 38:01.300 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
A typical crew comes from dozens
of developing world countries.
38:01.366 --> 38:03.600 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
A fun and extra dimension
of cruising
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is getting to interact
with people
38:05.166 --> 38:08.166 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
whose cultures you know
almost nothing about.
38:08.233 --> 38:12.033 align:start position:38.75% line:84.66% size:22.5%
[ Cheering ]
38:12.100 --> 38:15.566 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
Crew members work very hard,
often seven 12-hour days
38:15.633 --> 38:17.433 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
a week for months
at a stretch, far
38:17.500 --> 38:20.366 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
from their homes
and families.
38:20.433 --> 38:21.800 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:60%
While they don't make much money
38:21.866 --> 38:23.700 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
from a First World
point of view,
38:23.766 --> 38:26.100 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
they make a solid living
on their country's scale
38:26.166 --> 38:29.200 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
and are able to help
support their families.
38:29.266 --> 38:31.766 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
Their base pay is only a part
of their wage
38:31.833 --> 38:37.066 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
and much of their income
is based on tips.
38:37.133 --> 38:38.900 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
Tipping on the ship
is automatic.
38:38.966 --> 38:41.500 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
Most cruise lines use
an "auto tip" system
38:41.566 --> 38:43.633 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
with a healthy gratuity
added to your bill
38:43.700 --> 38:46.400 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
that generously covers
all your service crew.
38:46.466 --> 38:48.300 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
Of course, you can adjust it
if you like
38:48.366 --> 38:49.900 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
and you're welcome
to leave a little extra
38:49.966 --> 38:53.200 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:50.62%
for particular crew members
who you especially appreciate.
38:53.266 --> 38:56.266 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
Our last two stops
are fabled Greek islands
38:56.333 --> 38:58.066 align:start position:33.12% line:84.66% size:33.75%
in the Aegean Sea.
38:58.133 --> 38:59.333 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:35.62%
The Isle of Mykonos
38:59.400 --> 39:03.133 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
comes with a classic
white-washed Greek port.
39:06.000 --> 39:08.800 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
While a small island
with a small main town,
39:08.866 --> 39:12.533 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
it's a standard stop
for the big cruise ships.
39:12.600 --> 39:14.333 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
There's a pier
for only one ship,
39:14.400 --> 39:16.000 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:50.62%
so most ships drop the hook
39:16.066 --> 39:18.533 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:20.62%
and shuttle
their people in by tender.
39:18.600 --> 39:22.166 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
If visiting by cruise ship, it's
smart to get an early start.
39:24.000 --> 39:25.200 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:54.38%
We caught the first tender --
39:25.266 --> 39:27.300 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
beat the crowds
and beat the heat.
39:27.366 --> 39:29.333 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:58.12%
It's easy to enjoy Mykonos Town
39:29.400 --> 39:32.133 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
with no planning, no tour,
and no guide.
39:32.200 --> 39:36.266 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
This is a stop which lends
itself to unstructured free time
39:36.333 --> 39:38.566 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
just lazing on the beach,
wandering,
39:38.633 --> 39:40.500 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:43.12%
and browsing the shops.
39:40.566 --> 39:42.766 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
It's the epitome
of a Greek island town:
39:42.833 --> 39:47.400 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:56.25%
a busy breakwater, fine little
beach, and inviting lanes.
39:47.466 --> 39:49.700 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
While tourism dominates
the economy,
39:49.766 --> 39:52.433 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
Mykonos still has
a traditional charm
39:52.500 --> 39:54.966 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
thickly layered
with white stucco,
39:55.033 --> 39:58.666 align:start position:40.62% line:79.33% size:18.75%
blue trim,
and colorful bougainvillea.
40:00.833 --> 40:05.933 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
Back lanes offer tranquility
away from the cruise crowds.
40:06.000 --> 40:08.000 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
As in many Greek island towns,
40:08.066 --> 40:10.400 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:24.38%
centuries ago
the windmills of Mykonos
40:10.466 --> 40:12.100 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
harnessed the steady wind,
40:12.166 --> 40:15.666 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
grinding grain
to feed its sailors.
40:15.733 --> 40:18.833 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
Five mills still stand,
perfectly positioned
40:18.900 --> 40:21.966 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:58.12%
to catch the prevailing breeze.
40:22.033 --> 40:26.300 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:56.25%
A tidy embankment is so pretty
they call it "little Venice."
40:26.366 --> 40:28.200 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
Wealthy shipping merchants
built this row
40:28.266 --> 40:30.600 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
of fine mansions
with brightly painted wooden
40:30.666 --> 40:34.966 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
balconies that seem to rise
right out of the sea.
40:35.033 --> 40:38.500 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
Today, these mansions have been
refitted as restaurants and bars
40:38.566 --> 40:42.633 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
for tourists enjoying fresh fish
and romantic views.
40:45.433 --> 40:47.333 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
Mykonos' status
in the last generation
40:47.400 --> 40:50.800 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
was as a fashionable
destination for jet-setters,
40:50.866 --> 40:54.066 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
and it retains
a certain hip cachet.
40:54.133 --> 40:56.633 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
These days, tacky trinket stalls
share the lanes
40:56.700 --> 41:00.100 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:58.12%
with top-end fashion boutiques.
41:00.166 --> 41:02.366 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:60%
Prices are high, and, in season,
41:02.433 --> 41:06.033 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
the island is crammed
full of vacationers.
41:06.100 --> 41:08.666 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
But, even with four ships
in the harbor today,
41:08.733 --> 41:10.866 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
there seems to be
plenty of room.
41:15.633 --> 41:17.866 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
There's a range of beaches on
Mykonos.
41:17.933 --> 41:19.933 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:52.5%
The most trendy is Paradise,
41:20.000 --> 41:23.966 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
one of the ultimate
party beaches in the Aegean.
41:24.033 --> 41:27.466 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
Presided over by hotels that run
bars for young beachgoers,
41:27.533 --> 41:30.166 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
the Paradise action
is non-stop.
41:32.233 --> 41:35.100 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
While the beach becomes
a raging dance floor after dark,
41:35.166 --> 41:38.833 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
the deejay is busy all day as
the cruise set joins backpackers
41:38.900 --> 41:41.166 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
from around the world
to enjoy the scene.
41:43.466 --> 41:45.200 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:50.62%
As is standard around here,
41:45.266 --> 41:49.500 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
beaches rent comfortable lounge
furniture with umbrellas.
41:49.566 --> 41:51.933 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:60%
Just plop onto whatever appeals.
41:52.000 --> 41:55.000 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
Don't worry, the
drinks will come to you.
41:59.066 --> 42:00.633 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
If you prefer a quieter scene,
42:00.700 --> 42:04.933 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:43.12%
the more remote beaches
are a short drive further out.
42:05.000 --> 42:07.466 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
While extremely arid,
the stony countryside
42:07.533 --> 42:10.633 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
of Mykonos -- complete with
white-washed churches
42:10.700 --> 42:15.700 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
and staggering views -- is
a delight for a quick road trip.
42:15.766 --> 42:17.566 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
Agios Sostis, an old
hippie beach
42:17.633 --> 42:19.300 align:start position:20% line:84.66% size:58.12%
at the north end of the island,
42:19.366 --> 42:23.400 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
has none of the thumping
party energy of Paradise Beach.
42:23.466 --> 42:26.166 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
It offers little beyond
lovely sand,
42:26.233 --> 42:28.000 align:start position:35% line:84.66% size:30%
turquoise water,
42:28.066 --> 42:30.700 align:start position:35% line:84.66% size:30%
and tranquility.
42:30.766 --> 42:35.033 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
And, for many, it's their
Greek Isle dream come true.
42:37.333 --> 42:38.766 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:43.12%
Along with its beaches,
42:38.833 --> 42:41.900 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
Mykonos offers a major
historic attraction.
42:41.966 --> 42:44.233 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
It's on an uninhabited
neighboring island,
42:44.300 --> 42:47.300 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
a 30-minute shuttle boat
ride away.
42:47.366 --> 42:50.066 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
The island of Delos was one
of the most important places
42:50.133 --> 42:52.133 align:start position:21.88% line:10% size:54.38%
in the ancient Greek world...
42:55.066 --> 42:56.933 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
...with temples honoring
the birthplace
42:57.000 --> 43:00.433 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
of the twin gods
Apollo and Artemis.
43:00.500 --> 43:02.066 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:45%
Centuries before Christ,
43:02.133 --> 43:05.533 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:45%
Delos attracted pilgrims
from across the Western world.
43:08.533 --> 43:11.400 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
Delos was important in
three different ancient eras --
43:11.466 --> 43:13.300 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
first as a religious site,
43:13.366 --> 43:16.200 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
then as the treasury
of the Athenian League --
43:16.266 --> 43:18.600 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
that was sort of the "Fort Knox"
of the ancient world --
43:18.666 --> 43:20.466 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
and later, during Roman times,
43:20.533 --> 43:22.733 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
this was one of the busiest
commercial ports
43:22.800 --> 43:24.700 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:24.38%
in the entire
Mediterranean.
43:24.766 --> 43:29.666 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
Delos ranked right up there with
Olympia, Athens, and Delphi.
43:29.733 --> 43:33.533 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
Survey the remains
of the ancient harbor...
43:33.600 --> 43:37.933 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
foundations of shops
and homes...
43:38.000 --> 43:41.100 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
and hillsides littered
with temple remains.
43:43.800 --> 43:46.166 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
The iconic row
of sphinx-like lions
43:46.233 --> 43:49.466 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
still heralds the importance
of the place.
43:49.533 --> 43:55.233 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
This was one of the Aegean
world's finest cities.
43:55.300 --> 43:57.666 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
Imagine Delos in its heyday --
43:57.733 --> 44:00.900 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
a booming center of trade:
streets lined
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with 3,000 shops where you
could buy just about anything,
44:06.100 --> 44:08.433 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
dazzling mansions
of wealthy merchants
44:08.500 --> 44:11.300 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
with colonnaded
inner courtyards.
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There were fine mosaics --
44:13.300 --> 44:17.533 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:37.5%
like this one of the
god Dionysus riding a panther.
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Culture thrived here,
44:19.133 --> 44:24.133 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:56.25%
enough to keep this theater --
which could seat 6,000 -- busy.
44:24.200 --> 44:28.400 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
I cap my visit by climbing
to the summit of the island.
44:28.466 --> 44:30.966 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
My reward: one of the
Mediterranean's
44:31.033 --> 44:33.700 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
great king-of-the-mountain
thrills.
44:33.766 --> 44:35.600 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
As you observe the chain
of islands
44:35.666 --> 44:38.900 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
dramatically swirling
in 360 degrees,
44:38.966 --> 44:41.000 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
you can understand
why historians believe
44:41.066 --> 44:42.733 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:50.62%
that these Cycladic Islands
44:42.800 --> 44:45.966 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
got their name from the way
they make a circle, or cycle,
44:46.033 --> 44:50.166 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
around this oh-so-important
little island of Delos.
44:52.633 --> 44:56.733 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
Back on the ship, we set sail
for our last Greek island.
44:56.800 --> 45:00.266 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
By the nature of a cruise
schedule, dinners are at sea.
45:00.333 --> 45:03.833 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
Food is unlimited
and generally included.
45:03.900 --> 45:06.300 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
There's a constant risk
of overeating,
45:06.366 --> 45:09.000 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
and for some cruisers,
there's a temptation
45:09.066 --> 45:12.433 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
to see if you can eat five meals
a day and still snorkel
45:12.500 --> 45:15.200 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:46.88%
when you get to the port.
45:15.266 --> 45:17.633 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
Traditionally,
there's one big dining room
45:17.700 --> 45:20.466 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
where cruisers have
a set table and dining time,
45:20.533 --> 45:22.033 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
with the same table mates,
45:22.100 --> 45:25.200 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
and a chance to
get to know their server.
45:25.266 --> 45:28.433 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
But that's changing
as people want less formality
45:28.500 --> 45:31.366 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:39.38%
and more flexibility.
45:31.433 --> 45:33.033 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:50.62%
Now there are more options:
45:33.100 --> 45:36.266 align:start position:33.12% line:84.66% size:33.75%
cafes, snack bars,
45:36.333 --> 45:38.733 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:52.5%
and a burger grill poolside.
45:38.800 --> 45:41.766 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:20.62%
The standby
is a sprawling cafeteria
45:41.833 --> 45:44.200 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:20.62%
with a huge
and efficient selection of food
45:44.266 --> 45:46.133 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:54.38%
available at almost any hour.
45:46.200 --> 45:49.500 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
There's a vast selection
of meats,
45:49.566 --> 45:51.366 align:start position:40.62% line:84.66% size:18.75%
hot foods,
45:51.433 --> 45:53.233 align:start position:42.5% line:84.66% size:13.12%
salads,
45:53.300 --> 45:55.933 align:start position:42.5% line:84.66% size:15%
fruit...
45:56.000 --> 45:58.166 align:start position:36.88% line:84.66% size:24.38%
and desserts.
46:00.533 --> 46:03.433 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
And ships also offer
a variety of higher quality
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specialty restaurants.
46:05.933 --> 46:09.433 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
These are more formal,
often require reservations,
46:09.500 --> 46:11.533 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
and come with a surcharge.
46:11.600 --> 46:13.500 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
If you don't mind
the extra fee,
46:13.566 --> 46:17.466 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
they can be a romantic
and tasty option.
46:17.533 --> 46:21.333 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
Many cruise lines still have
formal night about once a week,
46:21.400 --> 46:23.333 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
usually on the day at sea.
46:23.400 --> 46:25.300 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
While this is becoming
more optional,
46:25.366 --> 46:28.866 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
the personality of the ship
still changes on these evenings.
46:28.933 --> 46:32.366 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
On our ship, the dress code
was called "casual chic"
46:32.433 --> 46:34.500 align:start position:29.38% line:84.66% size:39.38%
rather than "formal."
46:34.566 --> 46:36.733 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:56.25%
If you don't want to dress up,
no problem --
46:36.800 --> 46:39.166 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
just steer clear
of the formal areas.
46:39.233 --> 46:41.366 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
But for many people,
this is the time
46:41.433 --> 46:44.966 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
to put on a suit and tie
or a glamorous gown.
46:45.033 --> 46:48.866 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
When you do that, a romantic
moment at sea by moonlight
46:48.933 --> 46:51.233 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
is particularly memorable.
46:53.300 --> 46:56.066 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
46:56.133 --> 47:00.833 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:50.62%
I enjoy the scenic arrivals
and departures by cruise ship.
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Being on the top deck as you
approach the day's destination
47:03.766 --> 47:07.233 align:start position:40.62% line:10% size:16.88%
gives you
a quiet, bird's-eye view.
47:07.300 --> 47:09.500 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
Approaching an exotic
and fabled island
47:09.566 --> 47:13.066 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
like Santorini -- as the moon
sets and the sun rises,
47:13.133 --> 47:15.933 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
just kissing the lip
of the breath-taking cliffs --
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is worth getting up for.
47:18.700 --> 47:20.966 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
Santorini is a dramatic
island --
47:21.033 --> 47:25.866 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
the rim of a volcanic crater
with spectacular vistas.
47:25.933 --> 47:28.233 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
Once a complete island
like its neighbors,
47:28.300 --> 47:31.900 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
it was a volcano that --
about 3,500 years ago --
47:31.966 --> 47:36.066 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
blew its top, creating a caldera
-- this flooded crater.
47:36.133 --> 47:38.766 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
Today, inviting
white-washed villages
47:38.833 --> 47:41.200 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:24.38%
seem to crowd
its dramatic ridges
47:41.266 --> 47:44.700 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
as if jostling
to enjoy the views.
47:44.766 --> 47:46.500 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
Because Santorini's pier
is small,
47:46.566 --> 47:49.600 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:56.25%
giant cruise ships drop anchor
and tender their passengers
47:49.666 --> 47:51.966 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
in on small shuttle boats.
47:54.800 --> 47:57.466 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:31.88%
Individuals go to
the tiny "old harbor"
47:57.533 --> 48:00.500 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
where they can ride a donkey
up the zig-zag trail
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or hop a cable car to the scenic
lip of the island crater.
48:05.733 --> 48:08.033 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
Those paying for the cruise
line's excursion
48:08.100 --> 48:11.566 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
get off the ship first, and head
for an alternative port,
48:11.633 --> 48:13.933 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:54.38%
where buses and guides await.
48:17.000 --> 48:19.900 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
Considering the crush
of the crowds, the limited time,
48:19.966 --> 48:22.100 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
and the scattered array
of interesting sights,
48:22.166 --> 48:25.066 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
investing in a bus tour
like this to see Santorini
48:25.133 --> 48:27.366 align:start position:31.25% line:84.66% size:37.5%
can be a good value.
48:27.433 --> 48:30.100 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
Within minutes, you'll be
powering up the switch-backs
48:30.166 --> 48:34.866 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:33.75%
into the island as
your guide narrates the drive.
48:34.933 --> 48:38.866 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
Santorini is arid,
with no lakes or rivers.
48:38.933 --> 48:40.433 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:56.25%
We're here in early September,
48:40.500 --> 48:42.800 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
and they haven't
had rain since May.
48:42.866 --> 48:45.200 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
But grapes on Santorini
soak up the sun
48:45.266 --> 48:48.433 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
and make the island's
distinctive wine.
48:48.500 --> 48:50.100 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
As they have since
ancient times,
48:50.166 --> 48:53.366 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
vintners shape the vines
into protective baskets
48:53.433 --> 48:58.233 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
in hopes that they'll collect
the dew and survive the wind.
48:58.300 --> 49:03.600 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
The Santorini fruit of the vine
is both hearty and sweet.
49:03.666 --> 49:06.700 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
Many excursions include
a winery tour with a chance
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to taste the local wine.
49:09.600 --> 49:12.133 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
Sure, this stop is designed
to accommodate the masses
49:12.200 --> 49:14.600 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
and might not be
as charming as you hoped.
49:14.666 --> 49:18.533 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
Still, the wine's good and
the group's having lots of fun.
49:21.066 --> 49:24.300 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
Cruise line excursions
come with a steady commentary...
49:24.366 --> 49:26.966 align:start position:40.62% line:79.33% size:18.75%
-Those two
are the Kameni Islands.
49:27.033 --> 49:31.033 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
The Kameni Islands are actually
made of lava rock.
49:31.100 --> 49:34.933 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:56.25%
-...scenic views from the bus,
and the stress-free efficiency
49:35.000 --> 49:38.100 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
of getting smoothly
from point to point.
49:38.166 --> 49:43.633 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
And tour groups are sure to have
free time at the best photo ops.
49:43.700 --> 49:47.300 align:start position:25.62% line:10% size:46.88%
Oia is the postcard image
of the Greek Isles.
49:47.366 --> 49:49.933 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
This idyllic ensemble
of white-washed houses
49:50.000 --> 49:53.066 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
and characteristic domes
is delicately draped
49:53.133 --> 49:57.366 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
over a steep slope
at the top of a cliff.
49:57.433 --> 49:59.700 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
Viewpoints here are some of
the most striking
49:59.766 --> 50:04.800 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
in the Greek Seas as tourists
clamor for just the right angle.
50:04.866 --> 50:07.766 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
Artists fall in love
with Oia and move in.
50:07.833 --> 50:10.433 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
Honeymooners find the B&B
of their dreams
50:10.500 --> 50:15.000 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
and savor breakfast
in unforgettable settings.
50:15.066 --> 50:16.566 align:start position:21.88% line:84.66% size:54.38%
And at the quiet end of town,
50:16.633 --> 50:20.766 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
the old windmill reminds all of
a more rustic age gone by.
50:20.833 --> 50:28.666 align:start position:48.12% line:84.66% size:3.75%
♪♪
50:28.733 --> 50:31.666 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
To get the absolute most out
of our Santorini day,
50:31.733 --> 50:35.933 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
I've booked half a day
with Dimitris.
50:36.000 --> 50:40.566 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
Of Santorini's many beaches,
Kamari is one of the best.
50:40.633 --> 50:44.666 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
The black sand is a reminder of
the island's volcanic origin.
50:44.733 --> 50:47.000 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:43.12%
Typical of Greek island
resort beaches,
50:47.066 --> 50:49.266 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:28.12%
it's lined with
rentable lounge chairs
50:49.333 --> 50:52.100 align:start position:38.75% line:79.33% size:20.62%
and a strip
of seafood restaurants.
50:52.166 --> 50:55.866 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
And with Dimitris, I know
exactly what I'm eating.
50:55.933 --> 50:59.066 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:52.5%
These salads look delicious.
Can you tell me about them?
50:59.133 --> 51:01.966 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
-Well, we have here a Greek
salad and a Santorini salad.
51:02.033 --> 51:04.500 align:start position:36.88% line:79.33% size:26.25%
The difference
with the local salad is
51:04.566 --> 51:07.633 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
that we use the local tomatoes,
the cherry tomatoes,
51:07.700 --> 51:10.900 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:37.5%
the local cucumbers,
and instead of the feta cheese,
51:10.966 --> 51:12.533 align:start position:27.5% line:84.66% size:43.12%
we use the goat cheese,
51:12.600 --> 51:15.400 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
and we add the capers
and the caper leaves.
51:15.466 --> 51:18.133 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:41.25%
See, you can eat them.
They taste good.
51:18.200 --> 51:21.133 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
We got some sardines here,
grilled.
51:21.200 --> 51:24.933 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:60%
And on the other side, we've got
a very nice grilled calamari,
51:25.000 --> 51:28.733 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
also served with salad, the
lemon, and the olive oil.
51:28.800 --> 51:32.300 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
-This is a healthy diet.
-This is the Mediterranean diet.
51:32.366 --> 51:34.100 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:46.88%
-We bid our guide goodbye
51:34.166 --> 51:36.900 align:start position:27.5% line:10% size:45%
to enjoy our last couple
of hours in Fira,
51:36.966 --> 51:40.033 align:start position:29.38% line:10% size:41.25%
Santorini's main town.
51:40.100 --> 51:44.733 align:start position:20% line:79.33% size:58.12%
Fira is the island's commercial
and transportation hub.
51:44.800 --> 51:46.933 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
Its main street --
thronged with tourists
51:47.000 --> 51:48.900 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
whenever there's
a cruise ship in the bay --
51:48.966 --> 51:52.133 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
seems like little more than
a long line of shops, cafes,
51:52.200 --> 51:55.400 align:start position:33.12% line:79.33% size:33.75%
and restaurants --
all with staggering views.
51:57.366 --> 51:59.100 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
Enjoying the island
with a local guide
51:59.166 --> 52:02.333 align:start position:21.88% line:79.33% size:54.38%
and then taking a short break
to enjoy a cliff-side bar
52:02.400 --> 52:05.033 align:start position:23.75% line:79.33% size:50.62%
filled with happy travelers
from around the world
52:05.100 --> 52:07.466 align:start position:31.25% line:79.33% size:35.62%
is a reminder that,
even if on a cruise,
52:07.533 --> 52:10.333 align:start position:35% line:79.33% size:30%
you can exercise
your independence and spark
52:10.400 --> 52:13.266 align:start position:25.62% line:84.66% size:48.75%
some great travel moments.
52:13.333 --> 52:15.000 align:start position:23.75% line:84.66% size:52.5%
Keeping my eye on the clock,
52:15.066 --> 52:17.633 align:start position:27.5% line:79.33% size:45%
I hop the cable car back
down to the old port,
52:17.700 --> 52:21.833 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
where our ship's shuttle,
or tender, awaits.
52:21.900 --> 52:24.233 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:46.88%
Most cruisers get nervous
about missing the ship
52:24.300 --> 52:26.900 align:start position:29.38% line:79.33% size:39.38%
and head back earlier
than necessary.
52:26.966 --> 52:30.266 align:start position:25.62% line:79.33% size:48.75%
I find the ports are least
crowded and most relaxed
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and enjoyable
during that last hour.
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The last tender isn't leaving
for 15 minutes.
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That's plenty of time
for one last ouzo.
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A cruise can be
what you make of it:
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a pre-packaged travel cliché,
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or a springboard
for the independent spirit.
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Whether you took
the cruise excursion,
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or hopped a donkey,
or just had lunch in port,
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you'll take home
unforgettable memories.
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A cruise allows you to explore
this unique and historic region
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in a way that suits you best.
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Whether that's touring
ancient sites in Greece,
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crossing off some of those
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"must see" highlights
in Italy or France,
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or just relaxing on
the beach of your dreams.
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As with travel in general,
for cruisers, life-long memories
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such as these can be yours
when you know your options
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and then match them with
your personal style of travel.
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Our cruise is nearing its end,
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and I'm savoring
our last evening at sea.
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While we've enjoyed a quick look
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at a selection
of Mediterranean ports,
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there are plenty more.
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We'll be back in the real world
in the morning.
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There are many ways
to explore Europe.
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For a lot of people,
taking a cruise --
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especially if you know how
to do it smartly --
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can be a practical mix of
efficiency, economy, and fun.
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I hope you've enjoyed
our Mediterranean cruise.
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I'm Rick Steves.
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Until next time,
keep on travelin'.
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