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5 CRUISES TO NEVER TAKE *avoid or risk disappointment*

Life Well Cruised
Life Well Cruised
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πŸ‘οΈ 93K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 9:16

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a guide on five specific types of cruises that travelers might want to avoid to prevent disappointment. First, she discusses repositioning cruises, noting that while they offer low prices, they often involve excessive sea days and rougher waters. Second, she advises against short sailings of two to four nights because they often utilize older ships and attract a loud party crowd. Third, the video suggests avoiding inaugural sailings due to potential delays and the fact that crew members are still learning the ship's systems. Fourth, the creator warns against booking cruises at the very beginning or end of a season, particularly in weather dependent destinations like Alaska where excursions may be canceled. Finally, she strongly recommends avoiding cruises scheduled just before a ship enters dry dock, as maintenance may be neglected and the atmosphere can become hectic. She suggests asking travel agents about a ship's dry dock schedule to ensure a better experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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No strong opinion
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the first one is repositioning cruises now i know some people are going to disagree with me on this

shorter sailings now when i say shorter sailings i'm talking about those cruises that are two three and even four nights long

you should avoid inaugural sailings now of course inaugural sailings can be amazing

be wary of cruises that are either at the very beginning or the very end of a season

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Skip shorter sailings (2-4 nights) as they use older ships and attract party crowds
βœ“Consider booking inaugural sailings a month after the first sailing to avoid kinks
βœ“Avoid cruises at the very beginning or end of a season for weather-dependent destinations
βœ“Never take a cruise heading into dry dock soon due to deferred maintenance

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Too many sea days on repositioning cruises β€” Avoid if you dislike long periods at sea or are prone to seasickness
Short sailings may not reflect true cruise experience β€” Opt for longer sailings (6+ nights) to truly enjoy and unwind

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich cruises should you avoid or never take?
QWhat are the potential problems with repositioning cruises?
QWhy might shorter sailings disappoint first-time cruisers?
QWhat risks are associated with inaugural sailings?
QWhy avoid cruises at the start or end of a season?

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