A Rare Dolphin Super Pod, Coconut Shrimp & Costa Rican Rainstorms

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We’re continuing our back-to-back-to-back cruise adventure as we sail the Mexican Riviera on our way to the Panama Canal and Miami — and this leg delivered surprises we never expected. From a rare super pod of dolphins off the coast of San Diego to being absolutely drenched in a Costa Rican downpour, this cruise was unforgettable. In this video, we’ll take you along to: • A once-in-a-lifetime dolphin super pod encounter 🐬 • Some of the best coconut shrimp Nancy has EVER had 🍤 • A fun swim near the summer home of Mexico’s president • Exploring Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, and Puntarenas, Costa Rica • A wild Pacific to Atlantic ceremony with King neptune. no we mistakenly said this was an equator Crossing but it was a Pacific to Atlantic crossing ceremony. • Plus honest insights on Royal Caribbean loyalty perks and back-to-back cruising tips We also break down Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor loyalty program, including Diamond, Diamond Plus, and Pinnacle benefits — what’s worth it, what to use early, and pro tips most cruisers miss. If you’re planning a Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, or long cruise itinerary, this one’s for you. If you enjoyed the video, please leave a comment. We’d love to hear from you! Also, please remember to give us a thumbs up and SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://bit.ly/3DK9DvU Please visit our website at: https://livingphase2.com where we cover a multitude of information, such as leisure activities, health, wealth, and family topics that are relevant to empty nesters and living in the second phase of life. For any products we mention that we have tried or recommend, you can find most of those linked in our Amazon Store, where if you click through there, we do make a small commission. However, we will never recommend a product we haven’t tried and wouldn’t use ourselves. Here’s the link to the store front: https://www.amazon.com/shop/nancyjacobs #MexicanRivieraCruise #CruiseVlog #PanamaCanalCruise #CostaRicaCruise #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseLife #DolphinEncounter #EmptyNesters #BackToBackCruise

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