5 Reasons to NOT Go on a Cruise! Watch this video if you're not sure

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What This Creator Said

1½ Sad Bacon

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

a standard cruise ship cabin especially a standard inside cruise ship cabin is always much smaller than an average hotel room

the opportunity and the possibility and the flexibility of changing the vacation plans in the middle of the vacation are much less easier to do on a cruise ship

if you realize on the first day on your ship that there's something about it that just does not fit with you... you're not getting on another Cruise you're you're going home basically

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book a land-based vacation if you need more space than a standard cabin

✓Choose a land destination if you want hundreds of dining options within walking distance

✓Avoid cruising if you might need to cut your trip short for emergencies

✓Don't rely on short weekend cruises for spontaneous getaways

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

small cabin size — Expect much less space than a typical hotel room unless you have a large budget

limited dining variety — Understand that even large ships have far fewer restaurant options than land-based destinations

lack of flexibility — Be aware that leaving a cruise mid-itinerary is difficult and expensive

disliking the ship — You cannot switch ships mid-cruise; you'd have to end your vacation early

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are reasons not to go on a cruise?

QWhy might cruising not be suitable for certain travelers?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior2½ Sad BaconDining Buffet1½ Happy BaconDining Specialty1 Sad BaconService Crew3½ Sad BaconSafety Medical1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing1 Sad BaconItinerary Route2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Hamburg

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Vancouver2½ Happy Bacon

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