Are You Being Scammed by Cruise Lines? Let’s Talk Maiden Voyages
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So with that in mind, 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.
People are literally paying for the bragging rights. People want to be able to say, 'I was the first person who sailed on that cruise ship.'
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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