THE FUTURE OF CRUISING: Explora vs Virgin
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They took the rule book, dowsed it in gasoline and let them match.
One is for the person who wants to dance on a table. The other is for a person who owns the table.
The luxury of not thinking about money.
You are the star of the movie and they are supporting cast making sure your lighting is perfect.
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Traditional cruising is dead. But who killed it? Was it the billionaire with the private island (Richard Branson) or the shipping dynasty with the private yacht (The Aponte Family)? In this ultimate showdown, we pit the two most disruptive forces in cruising against each other: Explora Journeys @ExploraJourneys vs. Virgin Voyages @VirginVoyages . On paper, they look like twins: No buffets, no assigned seating, and a hatred for traditional rules. But in reality? It is a brutal battle between a Private Rave and a Private Resort. WARNING: I exaggerate. I stereotype. I might offend your favorite cruise line. But I will tell you the truth about where your money goes. About Cruising After 50: I’m Alex, and I help you cruise like a millionaire without actually having to show anyone your bank balance. My motto is simple: The best cruise ship is the one I am in now. #ExploraJourneys #VirginVoyages #CruiseComparison #LuxuryCruise #AdultsOnlyCruise #CruiseReview WHAT’S INSIDE THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Intro 0:30 - The Revolution 2:16 - The Visionaries 3:51 - The Death of the Dining Hall 5:13 - The Anti-Buffet 6:22 - The Cabin Roast 7:54 - The Green Curiosity 8:43 - The Generations 9:53 - The Accounting Exam 11:24 - The Dress Code 12:33 - The Frictionless Future 13:36 - Solo But not Alone 14:30 - The Temple of Body 15:26 - Retail Therapy 16:13 - The Diva vs. The Drag Queen 17:18 - The Philosophy of You