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Your Cruise Questions Answered - The Future of Cruising in Australia

Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
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👁️ 7K views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 23:14
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm quite confident that they will re-extend the exemption period, but really this is just points it just points to the government being quite lazy when it comes to the industry.

I don't personally see MSC coming to Australia as a home port option. I just don't think that it's on the cards at the moment.

The other big change that they just made to their pricing structure was to remove the drinks package, internet, and specialty dining bundle out of the fair.

Creator's Tips & Advice

If you travel more than two or three times a year, look at getting an annual insurance policy.
Read the product disclosure statement for any insurance policy to know what you're covered for.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs MSC Cruises coming to Australia?
QWhat is the future of cruising in Australia?
QHow can we get more cruise ships to Australia and New Zealand?
QWhat are solo cruise tips?
QIs cruise insurance per trip or annual better?

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YouTube Video Description

Today I’m answering YOUR cruise questions! Register for my next group cruise here: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au/ncl-spirit-group-cruise-2027 From whether MSC Cruises could finally come to Australia, to the future of cruising in the region, solo cruise tips, cruise insurance, Alaska excursions, and even whether cruise prices are about to skyrocket. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions - there were so many great ones! If your question didn’t make it into this video, don’t worry, I may make this a regular Q&A on the channel. In this video we cover: • Will MSC Cruises ever come to Australia? • Why cruise lines are leaving Australia • The future of cruising in Australia • Cruise trends like section sailings • Solo cruise options and single supplements • Cruise insurance tips • Cruise loyalty programs • Cruise line pricing • My favourite ships If you enjoy cruise news, cruise reviews, cruise tips and travel insights, make sure to subscribe to follow along with future videos. Drop your cruise questions in the comments below - they might feature in the next Q&A! Music by Master Planned Music - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛳️ My website hosts one of the world's most powerful cruise search engines where you can research and even book your next cruise or land holiday. Take a look here: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛒 Shop my Amazon Cruise Essentials here: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au/cruise-essentials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🤳🏼 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/adrianthecruiseandtravelguy 0:00 Introduction 0:30 The future of cruising in Australia 3:40 What cruise lines are coming to Australia? 10:20 Is NCL too expensive? 12:00 Did Carnival Rewards cause Carnival Adventure’s move? 13:50 What are value oriented boutique lines? 17:11 Cruise travel insurance 19:14 Ship I’d never sail on 19:43 Disney Adventure 21:40 Group Cruise 2027