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12 Most HATED Cruise Changes *2023*

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👁️ 46K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 9:37
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & Advice🏅Authority Creator
Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

no more free room service now some Cruise Lines they do offer some things that are still complementary

prices are going up while service is going down and the rub there is that these are happening in conjunction

too many up charges a lot of people have commented on this one of the special things about cruising is the all-inclusive experience

Creator's Tips & Advice

Let the waiter know you're on a compressed timeline for quicker service
Have dessert brought out with the main entree to save time
Skip dessert in the main dining room and have it later after the show

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the most hated cruise changes in 2023?
QHow do cruise lines' changes affect the passenger experience?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3 Sad BaconDining Room Service2 Sad BaconService Crew2½ Sad BaconSafety Medical3 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows2½ Sad BaconDining Main2½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

The cruise industry has a very committed fan base. However, some of the recent changes and reductions in service has cruisers talking. In this video I share the 12 cruise changes that have received the most negative feedback from cruisers. Please share your thoughts. Video Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:46 No more free room service 01:12 Cutbacks in service 02:11 Increased prices while service decreases 02:31 Return to past protocols 03:10 Rude and entitled passengers 03:37 Reduced menu options 04:24 Slow and unknowledgeable service 05:51 Cutbacks to entertainment 06:20 Removal of smaller ships 07:34 Increased gratuities 08:01 Too many upcharges 08:33 Back to full capacity Our FREE CRUISE PLANNING GUIDE: https://thetravelscouts.ck.page/b88b9e9648 Our FREE MARDI GRAS CABIN PLANNING GUIDE: https://thetravelscouts.ck.page/ce34315768 Let us HELP YOU BOOK YOUR NEXT CRUISE! Email us at thetravelscouts@gmail.com 🚢Get ready for your next cruise!🚢 Get some awesome CRUISE MERCH: https://amzn.to/3d6HnaN Check out our CRUISE NICE TO HAVES LIST: https://amzn.to/3vQzso1 👦A little about us!👧 Hi! We are Jason and Kellie! We've been married 23 years. We have four awesome children! We were both Army officers! We love Jesus! And, we love life! Travelling the world is what we do! One of the best ways to do that is by ship! Our passion is to give you the best tips, tours, and money saving techniques available! We hope you will subscribe and take the journey with us! 💙Let's be friends!💙 FACEBOOK PRIVATE GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelandcruise FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thetravelscouts/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelscoutsofficial 😎Let us help you book your next cruise😎 Email us for more information: TheTravelScouts@gmail.com or visit www.thetravelscouts.com #cruisenews #cruisetips