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First Class or Second Class? How the Ship Within a Ship Concept has Changed Modern Cruising Forever

Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
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👁️ 4K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 6:31
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Creator's Key Takeaways

class systems in travel have been around for pretty much as long as there has been mass transportation available

the evidence does seem to point towards a second class of travel and this is most notable on cruise ships that offer what is commonly referred to as a ship within a ship concept

recent feedback from Cruise passengers across a number of of cruise lines does seem to cite issues with inclusions service and food quality

the growth of ship within a ship Concepts is creating a more divide on-board mainstream Cruise Lines

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider booking a suite or upper tier accommodation to access exclusive dining and housekeeping services
Research ship within a ship concepts to understand if they align with your cruising preferences

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow has the ship within a ship concept changed modern cruising?
QWhat are the implications of class distinctions returning to cruise ships?

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YouTube Video Description

Class systems in travel have existed for basically as long as mass transportation has been available. While modern day cruise travel had eliminated the most overt examples of class distinction, some points of difference appear to be creeping back in. These tend to be connected to the modern cruise experience which involves the concept of a "ship within a ship". This is when cruise lines provide multiple onboard experiences for its guests, with exclusive spaces and the best onboard food reserved for passengers staying in the ship's top tier accommodations. You'll find this across many mainstream cruise lines today: Celebrity's The Retreat, Princess Cruises Signature Class, P&O Australia's Byron Beach Club, Norwegian Cruise Line's The Haven, Virgin Voyages Rock Star and Mega Rock Star suites, Carnival Cruise's Havana Beach Club, MSC Cruises Yacht Club and more! Many people have communicated their frustration with these concepts, and so I thought it would be fun to discuss! Let me know in the comments - are you annoyed by the ship within a ship concept, or do you enjoy taking advantage of the added perks that these exclusive onboard experiences offer? Join my private Facebook group for cruise deals, tips and advice - the more members we have, the better we’ll get! www.facebook.com/groups/CTGdeals Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/thecruiseandtravelguy Support the channel with a slogan tee: https://thecruiseandtravelguy.myshopify.com Head to my website for great cruise and travel deals: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au