Cruise Reality Check | When It's Worth It and When It's Not
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We have gotten a lot of feedback on our cruise series that we've been doing. Some of you are all for it and then some of you are very anti- cruise.
One of the reasons why we think this was top pro on our list is simply because everything was taken care of.
The flip side of that is everything is um kind of planned out for you in a way where you don't have a choice.
We would 100% do it again. Yes, we would.
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Is cruising even worth it? In this video, we break down the real pros, cons, and costs of cruise travel so you can decide if a cruise vacation actually fits the way you like to travel — before you spend the money. We’re Brian and Carrie, full-time travelers who care a lot about value, and we’ve spent a lot of time on cruise ships recently. This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s an honest look at the cruise ship experience, sharing what has really worked for us… and what hasn’t. In this video, you’ll hear us talk about: ● What day-to-day life on a cruise ship actually feels like ● When cruise costs can make a trip feel like a great deal ● Situations where a land trip might be a better fit than a cruise ● How cruising compares to other types of travel for freedom, food, and flexibility ● Key cruise travel tips and questions to ask before you book If you’ve ever searched “is cruising worth it?”, “Cruise Pros and Cons” or “Cruise Costs”, this video will give you clear, real-world insight so you can decide if a cruise is right for your next trip. Have you cruised before? Drop your biggest PRO and biggest CON in the comments — your experience will really help other travelers. 🟢 SAVE MONEY HOUSE-SITTING: https://trustedhousesitters.pxf.io/2aEeEG 🌟 FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/newsletter ✅ BUDGET TRAVEL PLANNER: https://carrie-s-site-6fbd.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/travel-budgeting-digital-download ➡️ OUR TOP TRAVEL TOOLS: ● Travel Insurance: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=brianandcarrie&utm_source=brianandcarrie&utm_medium=Ambassador ● VPN we use and trust: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=d4bfb5df-f0c4-499b-bbb0-4734c69aa265&website_id=07ce4335-e112-4c0a-932c-33a2e51dc93e&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnordvpn.com ❤️ HOW TO FOLLOW US AND SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL • Buy us a Beer (helps us to continue to produce videos): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brianandcarrie1 • PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brianandcarrieyt • SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGnMmPuHG31D2vyneTu45A • INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/brian.andcarrie • FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/brianandcarrie21/ • JOIN OUR TRAVEL COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/brianandcarrie?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink ✨ TRAVEL TIPS • FREE ACCOMMODATIONS CHECKLIST: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/airbnbchecklist • FREE PACKING LIST: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/packinglist • WEBSITE https://www.brianandcarrietravels.com/ • Join our Travel Community: https://patreon.com/brianandcarrie?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 0:00 Intro 0:36 Cost vs Value 01:38 Convenience & Planning 02:49 Limited Port Time vs In Depth Experiences 04:18 Food 05:50 Hidden Costs 07:15 Crowds 08:38 Accessibility and Health 10:19 Lifestyle & Routine 13:24 Who is Cruising Good For? 15:17 Safety Concern 18:30 New Traveler? 22:20 Brian's Blooper 🤣