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If You Believe These Things About Cruising You're Wrong!

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πŸ‘οΈ 70K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 13:59
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i'm gary bembridge and it's my goal to make it fun and easy to discover plan and enjoy unforgettable cruise vacations

being for old people is definitely overstated it's not a fact in cruising and it's changing fast despite what people believe

cruising isn't just about big massive ships

the rates of violent crime on cruise ships is about 95 percent lower than you're going to find in an average u.s city

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider mass cruising lines for a youthful, resort-style experience
βœ“Explore premium or luxury lines for a more traditional cruise program
βœ“Choose ships based on size preference, from under 800 to over 3500 passengers
βœ“Take behind-the-scenes tours to see waste management processes
βœ“Follow Friends of the Earth for cruise line environmental scores

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling trapped or bored on a ship β€” Most cruisers are port-intensive; limited ship time is filled with activities, making boredom unlikely
Safety and crime on ships β€” Crime rates are low compared to cities; ships have CCTV and security, but remain vigilant

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs cruising only for old people?
QIs cruising only for big ships?
QIs cruising boring or trapping?
QIs cruising dangerous with crime and overboard incidents?
QAre cruise lines bad for the ocean due to waste dumping?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Cape Canaveral
Fort Lauderdale
Miami
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