I Cruised On A Non English-Speaking Cruise Line. Here's How It Went

Name: I Cruised On A Non English-Speaking Cruise Line. Here's How It Went
Uploaded: 2022-02-06T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 15 min 3 s
Channel: Tips For Travellers

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👁️ 123K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 15:03

What This Creator Said

1½ Happy Bacon

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🧍 Best for SoloOther · 21 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i booked myself on a three-week cruise on a foreign cruise line but started worrying about it once i'd done it

i found out when going on a foreign cruise line does and does not make sense

i was going as a solo traveller the french line pennant offered both the perfect itinerary and they also offered me a great solo deal

i found some fellow travelers on these trips including my recent one did get a bit frustrated at times

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Be patient, accepting, and prepared for language and cultural differences

✓Consider traveling with a group to mitigate social limitations

✓Treat a foreign cruise line as if stepping into a foreign country

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling like an afterthought for English speakers — Expect some areas where English speakers miss out, but it doesn't ruin the trip

Limited social interaction due to language barriers — Be willing to be a lone ranger or travel with a built-in group

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhen does it make sense to go on a foreign cruise line?

QHow does the experience differ for English speakers?

QWhat are the challenges and benefits of non-English cruise lines?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description↓

I booked myself on a 3-week cruise on a foreign cruise line and started worrying about it. As it came closer, I grew increasingly apprehensive having done a few foreign non-English speaking cruises before. Some of which had not gone so well. But finally on this trip, I found out when going on a foreign cruise line cruise does and does not make sense. As you will find out. ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 85 cruises I have done to date. BUY MY CRUISE-THEMED T-SHIRTs ————————————————- Check out my T-Shirt range: http://bit.ly/TFTStore SUPPORT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS ————————————————————— Become a Channel Member and get perks: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/Join Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers Make a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=V9STJGYSEMGLJ Buy my book “Cruise Traveler’s Handbook: USA Amazon https://amzn.to/2YVFmG4 and https://amzn.to/3tzIxBn UK Amazon https://amzn.to/3oXbzYc and https://amzn.to/3qawqIQ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA ——————————————— TikTok: @garybembridge Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers Instagram: http://www.instgram.com/garybembridge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge #CruiseTips #CruisingTips #CruiseShips 00:00 Start 00:36 Obvious Differences? 03:07 Speak English? 05:12 Second-Class Guests? 09:06 Possible Solutions? 11:30 Other Considerations? 13:40 Before You Decide....!