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Older Cruise Ships vs New Mega-Ships (You're Probably Wrong)

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👁️ 10K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 1:05
What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

it will feel a lot less crowded because even when fully booked, you're dealing with around 2,000 people instead of five or 6 thousand people

the older ships are a lot more interesting and unique to explore

the older and smaller ships can get into more unique ports and destinations where the big ships cannot go

you'll save a ton of money. The newer mega ships cost double or more than the older ships

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book older cruise ships to avoid crowds
Choose older ships for more unique exploration opportunities
Consider older ships for access to unique ports
Save money by booking older ships instead of new mega-ships

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy should I consider booking an older cruise ship instead of a new mega-ship?

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