Are You Being Scammed by Cruise Lines? Let’s Talk Maiden Voyages
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I think it's pretty poor show of the cruise lines to charge a premium for people to sail on a ship that simply isn't ready.
After working on ships for 10 years and launching two cruise ships, I can tell you that they're never ready.
This is literally Instagram versus reality.
Maiden voyages are often at a hefty premium because they are very much in demand.
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Hey sailors, Thinking about booking a brand-new cruise ship’s maiden voyage? You might want to watch this first. In this video, I dive into the hype (and harsh reality) of inaugural cruises. From cancelled itineraries to unfinished venues, overwhelmed crew, and paying a premium just to say “I was there first.” With real-life examples from ships like Icon of the Seas, Sun Princess, Disney Treasure, plus my own experience launching cruise ships as crew and sailing maiden voyages as a guest, and as crew. Whether you’re cruise-curious or a seasoned sailor, this is the real tea on what goes down when ships go up. Special THANK YOU to my sponsor Cruises It, the company I use to book all my cruises. They’ll help you find the best deal. To Book Call: +1 (407) 845-9181 Book All Online: https://cruisingascrew.membercruises.com/promotion/celebrity-cruises.do Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:48 Why People Book Cruises in General 2.33 New Cruise Ships 3:23 The Process Of Launching A Cruise Ship 7:00 The Problems on Maiden Voyages 12:06 $$$ 14:55 Why Are People Willing To Pay? 17:06 Final Thoughts & Advice WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS ----------------------------------------- The Perfect Cruise Ship CV Template https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/cv-template/ What To Pack For Your Cruise Ship Contract -Packing List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/packing-list/ Recruitment Agency List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/recruitment-agency-list/ How To Ace Your Cruise Ship Interview https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/ace-your-interview/ How To Have A Good Roommate On Cruise Ships https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/roommate-guidelines/ Getting Your Cruise Ship Paperwork https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/getting-your-paperwork/ What To Expect From Your First Week Onboard https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/first-week-onboard/ MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT ---------------------- How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching ⛴️ Ships Mentioned: Icon of the Seas Sun Princess Disney Treasure Norwegian Aqua Virgin Voyages (Scarlet Lady & Valiant Lady) 🎥 Chapters: 0:00 Hook 0:30 Why People Book Inaugural Cruises 3:20 Real Problems on Maiden Voyages 7:45 My Personal Experiences 10:10 Price Comparisons (Is It Worth It?) 12:40 Final Thoughts & Advice WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS ----------------------------------------- The Perfect Cruise Ship CV Template https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/cv-template/ What To Pack For Your Cruise Ship Contract -Packing List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/packing-list/ Recruitment Agency List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/recruitment-agency-list/ How To Ace Your Cruise Ship Interview https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/ace-your-interview/ How To Have A Good Roommate On Cruise Ships https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/roommate-guidelines/ Getting Your Cruise Ship Paperwork https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/getting-your-paperwork/ What To Expect From Your First Week Onboard https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/first-week-onboard/ MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT ---------------------- How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching