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People Are Still Falling For These 6 CRUISE TRAPS!

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👁️ 718K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 11:14
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the most important trap of all to understand is that cruise Lin's objective is to get you on board at pretty much any cost

before you add on those things whichever Cruise Line you're on take a look at the detail first of all look at if you were buying things individually what it would stack up

if you're going to bid check check check what it would actually cost you at that point of time to actually physically upgrade

make sure that you absolutely understand what other your loyalty level or your cabin grade includes

Creator's Tips & Advice

Calculate if specialty packages are worth it for your spending habits
Check the details of what packages actually include before buying
Bid low for upgrades and verify the cost of a direct upgrade first
Understand your loyalty status or cabin grade perks by asking staff
Review the cruise contract for rules on kids, name changes, and itinerary changes

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not budgeting for onboard spendingUnderstand that cruise lines make significant money onboard and budget accordingly
Misunderstanding specialty package inclusionsCheck package details carefully to ensure they match your needs
Not knowing loyalty or cabin perksAsk staff or check your status perks to avoid missing out

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common traps that cruisers fall into?
QHow can I avoid overspending on specialty packages?
QWhat should I know before bidding for cabin upgrades?
QHow do I find out what perks my loyalty status or cabin grade includes?
QWhat are the key terms in the cruise contract I need to be aware of?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program1½ Happy BaconBooking Process1½ Sad BaconKids FamilyMehValue Pricing1 Happy BaconDrink Package1 Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

The cruise I'm on right now has inspired me to make this video. I'm an Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, and I've met many first time cruisers and repeat cruisers who have tripped up and fallen for 6 traps that are out there right now that cruisers are falling for that I want to make sure that you know about so you don't fall into those traps. Links to fare tracking mentioned in the video: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruise-ship-fare-tracking/ 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 00:28 Empty Your Wallet 02:51 Upgrades 03:58 Fare Locked In 05:36 Missing Out 07:01The Small Print 09:43 Itinerary Changes