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I Convinced my Sceptical Friends to Book a Cruise by Telling Them This

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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👁️ 48K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 10:28
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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 was 11 on my first cruise and you don't worry about things really when you're 11.

i get incredibly travel sick and people seem to be surprised when i you know i cruise a lot but i do get very travel sick

cruises really go from you know playing chess all the way up to go-karting there's everything on a cruise ship now

the 90s theme cruise is 90s bands by the pool it's 90s trivia it's everyone in 90s costumes it is 90s 90s 90s

Creator's Tips & Advice

Talk about seasickness first when convincing first-time cruisers
Include gratuities in the cruise fare and pre-pay them to avoid unexpected bills

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

SeasicknessTalk about it first; reassure that modern cruise ships barely feel like they're moving
Being stuck on a cruise shipExplain the scale of cruise ships (like floating towns) and variety of activities
Formal nights and dress codesChoose flexible cruise lines where you can eat when hungry and wear what you want

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to convince skeptical friends to book a cruise
QWhat to do if friends think cruises are boring or formal
QHow to address concerns about seasickness and being stuck on a ship

Topics Covered

Safety Medical2½ Happy BaconBooking Process3 Happy BaconKids Family3 Happy BaconValue Pricing4½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I've been trying for YEARS to convince my friends to come on a cruise with me. If you're a cruiser but your friends aren't you'll probably understand the struggle. In the last couple of months I've successfully convinced quite a few of my friends to take their first cruises and this is how I did it. :-) ▶ SUBSCRIBE for weekly cruise tips, tours and news: https://bit.ly/34ltwZi ▶ STAY UP TO DATE: http://emmacruises.com/news ▶ JOIN US ON PATREON: https://bit.ly/3kmSZan ▶ BOOKING A CRUISE? (UK only): https://bit.ly/3mf9FRZ *** Background World Map: https://enjoythewood.com/?rfsn=5433540.ccb51c (Affiliate link) RECOMMENDATIONS: Never ever ever ever cruise without travel insurance! Compare quotes here: https://emmacruises.com/travel-insurance-redirection-page/ ▶ Recommended Cruise Lines: https://bit.ly/31zjoL0 ▶ Recommended Blog/YouTube Resources: https://bit.ly/2HnSjn1 LEARN MORE: https://www.emmacruises.com/about Let’s Connect! https://instagram.com/emmacruises https://twitter.com/emmacruises emma@emmacruises.com Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2Hr3c7s