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4 Things You Should NEVER Buy From Your Cruise Line!

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👁️ 492K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 12:24
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

cruise lines never ever undercut travel agent prices because they are too important to their business

I wanted to cruise to Greenland and I was set on a Seaborn cruise that I'd seen now after talking to my travel agent about what I wanted to see do and experience she suggested a completely different option I had no idea existed and had not looked at

booking these with the cruise line may not always be the best idea I've often found for example that Cruise Line flights usually have way less appealing routings

travel insurance from thirdparty providers is cheaper than any Cruise Line quote and also has many more inclusions than Cruise Line Insurance

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book through a travel agent for better prices and personalized service
Compare flight and transfer options independently rather than booking through the cruise line
Purchase travel insurance from third-party providers instead of the cruise line
Compare excursion prices with independent providers before booking through the cruise line

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Booking directly seems easier and more convenientUse a travel agent who can package bookings and provide 24/7 support
Cruise line insurance might be sufficientCheck third-party insurance for better coverage and lower cost

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the things you should never buy from your cruise line?
QWhy might booking through a travel agent be better than booking directly?
QWhat are the drawbacks of booking flights and transfers through the cruise line?
QWhy is third-party travel insurance better than cruise line insurance?
QHow can you save money on cruise excursions?

Topics Covered

Booking Process1½ Sad BaconExcursions2 Sad BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

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Top: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus ($70)
Cape Town1 Happy Bacon
Valparaiso½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

While Cruise lines make it easy and convenient to book and buy most things for a cruise directly with them, have you stopped to ask if it’s in your best interest? I have! Cruise lines are banking on us not shopping around and discovering that some non-cruise line alternatives not only cost less, but are better, safer, and more comprehensive. Including as you will hear, one that I think will totally surprise you. Join me, Gary Bembridge, as I help you get cruising right by knowing the 4 things you should stop buying through the cruise lines and why. By the way: The first one might sound completely counter intuitive and crazy! 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 00:40 Direct, or not? 02:22 Don't Travel With Me 07:20 Better Coverage 10:33 Exploring in Port