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5 Things To Consider When Looking At A New Cruise Line & Mistakes To Avoid

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Creator's Key Takeaways

avoid sampler cruises. Yeah, cuz they can be they're not a good reflection of what you're actually getting.

we look at five nights and above. Yeah. To get a real flavor.

repositioning cruises tend to be sea day heavy as opposed to port heavy. Which means you get a lot more chance to experience the ships.

try and find a cruise line where you feel that you're getting a similar vibe.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Avoid sampler cruises as they don't reflect the true experience.
βœ“Choose cruises of five nights or longer for a better taste.
βœ“Consider repositioning cruises for sea days and cheaper rates.
βœ“Find a cruise line with a similar vibe to what you enjoy.
βœ“Do thorough research on entertainment, dress code, and cabins.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Sampler cruises are too busy and don't reflect the real experience. β€” Avoid them and choose longer cruises of five nights or more.
Repositioning cruises have no ports to get off at. β€” Pick an itinerary with a destination you've always wanted to visit.
Cruise line vibe might be too different from what you're used to. β€” Find a cruise line with similar features like drinks packages or dining options.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I consider when trying a new cruise line for the first time?
QWhat mistakes should I avoid when choosing a new cruise line?

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If you've sailed a particular cruise line, or even cruise ship, time after time, then you might be considering trying something new, but are nervous about doing so. In this video we look at 5 things to consider and mistakes to avoid when trying a new cruise line for the first time. If you enjoyed this episode please give a thumbs up to help others find it too and maybe consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And if you haven't already please subscribe to the channel to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streamsπŸ˜€ Subscribing and Liking doesn't cost you a penny, but means so much to us, our channel and helps others find out cruise videos easier too. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark Chapters: 00:00 What To Consider When Booking A New Cruise Line 00:31 Avoid Sampler (5 Night or shorter) Cruises 03:42 Repositioning Cruises Can Be Perfect, but not always 05:20 Go Like For Like 07:10 Research Like It's Going Out of Fashion 08:00 Exciting Ports & Itineraries, Just In Case