5 Big Lies About Cruising That Are Totally Wrong
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I'm Melissa, a university professor who loves to cruise and who loves to talk ship.
The average age of a cruise passenger is around 46, which I find to be very young.
I ended up in the med center on a cruise a few months ago for the flu. My bill was $533.
Cruising tends to be love it or hate it. I do know some people that have cruised, they had a bad experience, they said, 'I never want to step foot on a cruise ship again.'
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Think cruises are boring, too expensive, or just for retirees? Or maybe you’re not sure what’s included and what’s going to cost extra? You’ll get all that here! I’m breaking down the five biggest lies people believe about cruising, from “it’s only for old people” to “everything’s included.” I’ll share what’s true, what costs can sneak up on you, and why cruising might just be your new favorite way to travel. **Tips on how to get FREE casino cruises** https://youtu.be/hN1JkeEGHpc **Learn about Travel Insurance** https://www.profmelissa.com/travelinsurance **Book smart with me (for free!)** https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent ** Chapters ** (0:00) What are the most common (and wrong) things people believe about cruising? (1:01) Is it true that cruises are only for old people? (3:52) Are cruises all-inclusive, or is that just clever marketing? (9:55) Will I get sick on a cruise? (11:54) Is cruising boring with nothing to do? (14:35) Are cruises only for the rich and fancy? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️