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Changes EVERYONE Cruising in 2024 Needs To Know About

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👁️ 357K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 10:49
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 convinced that we are going to be facing five new and possibly unwelcome challenges in 2024

the lions are aiming to have ships sell full and over capacity all three major cruising groups

the lines are working hard to get us to spend more on board than in past year

the lines are focusing on attracting new to cruise Travelers and they're increasing their marketing spend to attract them

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider booking a higher fare to choose a specific cabin and avoid overbooking risk.
Check in online as early as possible if you book a guaranteed fare to trigger cabin allocation.
Cost out packages using calculators to see if they save money versus ad hoc spending.
Be ready to book 60 or 90 days before sailing for potential flash sales.
Check if a cruise line is still relevant to your needs before booking.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the new challenges for cruising in 2024?
QHow can travelers manage the risk of being bumped off cruises due to overbooking?
QWhat strategies can help find deals in 2024 given high demand and dynamic pricing?
QHow can passengers avoid overspending on onboard packages?
QHow might changes in cruise line focus affect the passenger experience?

Topics Covered

Crowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing1 Sad BaconBooking Process1½ Happy BaconDrink Package1 Happy BaconKids Family½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Brisbane3½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

After listening to what cruise lines are telling investors they're doing this year, I'm convinced that in 2024 we are going to be facing five new and unwelcome challenges. But I also have some suggestions on how to work around these and get ahead of them, including one solution that you may not even realise is possible. For bonus & exclusive content (including videos, articles, eBooks and more) become a channel member or patron: --------------------------------------------------- * Patreon Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers * YouTube Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join Check out my cruise-themed T-shirts and products: --------------------------------------------------- * T-Shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore * Mugs, notebooks, hoodies etc: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/tipsfortravellers?ref_id=22354 My 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 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 101 cruises I have done to date. #cruisetips #CruisingTips #cruisetipsandtricks 00:00 Start 00:35 Capacity Changes 04:50 On Board Changes 06:57 Experience Changes 08:49 New Ship Changes