MSC Meraviglia’s Final Voyage From NYC | 15-Night Transatlantic Cruise & 10 Trans-Atlantic Tips

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Set sail on an unforgettable 15-night transatlantic cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia as she leaves New York City for the final time before heading to Europe! Join me on this low-budget solo cruise adventure across the Atlantic Ocean with stops in Halifax, Ponta Delgada, Lisbon, Cádiz, Málaga, and Marseille. In this episode of Hot Chocolate with Paul, I share: ☕ My complete transatlantic cruise experience ☕ Cruise ship cabin tour and onboard life ☕ Halifax harbor walk and Azores overnight stay ☕ Lisbon sightseeing and amphibious vehicle tour ☕ Gibraltar Strait sailing at night ☕ Malaga beach walk and budget travel tips ☕ Daily routines at sea including karaoke, hot tubs, entertainment, and drum rudiment practice ☕ 10 helpful tips for taking a transatlantic cruise ☕ How I kept this cruise affordable as a solo traveler over 60 This was a relaxing and memorable crossing with eight sea days, beautiful ocean views, incredible ports, and plenty of moments to reflect on why I love cruising. Whether you enjoy cruise vlogs, solo travel, retirement travel, minimalist living, or affordable vacations, I hope this video inspires you to take your own adventure. If you enjoy travel videos and lifestyle content for people on the sunny side of 60, please like, subscribe, and join me for future episodes of Hot Chocolate with Paul. #TransatlanticCruise #MSCMeraviglia #CruiseVlog #SoloTravel #CruiseTips #BudgetTravel #TravelOver60 #HotChocolateWithPaul #MSCcruise #Cruising

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