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The BEST and WORST Changes In Cruising?

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👁️ 99K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 11:56
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm just back from my 100th Cruise aboard Regent 70s Navigator

one of the most dramatic changes for the better is that cruising is no longer mostly catering for older couples

the relaxation of dress codes is popular and it will get more people into cruising so it's got to be a good thing

improvements in technology have really made cruising different and better since I started

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider premium lines for more inclusive fares
Be prepared for smartphone-dependent operations on some cruises
Take advantage of relaxed dress codes for easier packing

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

nickel and dimingPremium lines like Regent include more, but are more expensive
solo traveler pricingMost lines still charge for two people even when traveling solo, but it's improving

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat has stayed the same, gotten better, or worse in cruising since 2004?
QHow has the cruising experience evolved over 19 years and 100 cruises?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty3 Happy BaconKids Family2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Happy BaconCabin Suite2½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity1 Sad BaconEntertainment Activities2½ Happy BaconCruise Experience2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona1½ Sad Bacon
Dubrovnik1½ Sad Bacon
Venice1½ Sad Bacon
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I explore what has got better, worse and stayed the same since my first cruise in 2004 and the 100th cruise that I recently did. Looking back some of the changes surprised even me who lived through them! This is one of a series of three videos drawing on all the experience from doing 100 cruises. GET EXCLUSIVE PERKS LIKE MEMBER-ONLY BONUS VIDEOS BY BECOMING A CHANNEL MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join Links mentioned in the videos: BUY MY CRUISE-THEMED T-SHIRTS ———————————————— * Check out my T-Shirt range at https://tipsfortravellers.myspreadshop.com , http://bit.ly/TFTStore or https://tips-for-travellers.creator-spring.com 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 ———————————————* * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * 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 * TikTok: @garybembridge 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 100 cruises I have done to date. #cruisetips #CruisingTips #cruiseships 00:00 Start 00:47 What's the same? 00:56 Cruising Regions 01:39 Nickel & Diming 02:57 What's got better? 03:07 Catering for others 04:36 Dress Codes 05:46 Dining 06:43 Smoking 07:06 Technology 08:35 What's got worse? 08:40 Size 10:38 Class