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Cruise Inclusions, Extras, Loyalty & Community Episode 3 Lets Build a Cruise line

Deb & Matt Chat
Deb & Matt Chat
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👁️ 394 views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 1:03:31
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & Advice🥉Knowledgeable Creator

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Do you think cruise lines could do away with the drinks package?

Royal have done this based on the amount of people that are scamming the system basically.

It sucks. Yeah, it absolutely does to be honest.

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Creator's Tips & Advice

Use online calculators to determine if a drinks package is worth the cost based on your drinking habits.
Check cruise line policies on bringing your own wine and non-alcoholic beverages.
Research cruise line changes to drinks packages before booking.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what is included in drinks packagesRead the fine print and ask about inclusions when ordering drinks.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do cruise lines track drinks package usage?
QAre drinks packages worth the cost on port days?
QWhat are the recent changes to drinks packages on major cruise lines?

Topics Covered

Drink PackageMehEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconService Crew1 Happy BaconLoyalty Program1½ Happy BaconItinerary Route1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Bendigo2½ Happy Bacon
Brisbane1½ Happy Bacon
Sunny Coast1½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

For Week 3 of our series on building the ultimate Aussie cruise line we are diving in to some really important topics. Week 3 Inclusions vs Extras • Discuss included services: WiFi, tips, drinks, shore tours. • Emphasize cultural experiences. • ✅ Poll: “What’s your #1 must-have inclusion?” Loyalty & Community • Explore reward ideas: referral bonuses, Aussie-exclusive perks. • 🧡 Poll: “What loyalty reward would make you come back?”