5 Things I STILL LOVE About Cruising (and 3 Things I Don't)
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I still believe that cruising is the best value for your vacation budget for most people.
The behavior of cruisers on board is rapidly going downhill.
All in all, that remains something that I enjoy, that I love about being on cruise ships is the opportunity to try wines from around the world.
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After 40 cruises and 15 years of making travel content, my perspective on life at sea has definitely evolved! In this 440th episode of Sunday Sofa Time, I’m revisiting a list I made 6 years ago to see if I still agree with my past self. Join me as I break down the 5 things that keep me coming back to cruising (from Broadway-caliber shows to "guilt-free" wine tasting) and 3 growing trends that are starting to get on my nerves—including the "nickel and diming" and changes in passenger behavior. Are you a frequent cruiser? I’d love to hear if you agree with my "naughty list" or if you have your own cruise pet peeves. Let me know in the comments if I should book an ocean cruise or an affordable river cruise for my next trip this fall! #cruise #cruiseship #cruiselife In this video: 0:00 40 Cruises Later: My Honest Thoughts 1:43 The Search for Sun (and Stormy Exceptions) 3:41 Broadway & Beyond: Why I Love Ship Entertainment 6:32 Destinations: The "Sampler" Platter of Travel 9:00 The Wine Phase: Trying Drinks from Around the World 13:30 Culinary Highlights: From Buffets to iPads 17:36 THE NAUGHTY LIST: Things I Like Less Now 18:11 Monotonous Destinations & Budget Cruising 20:38 The "Nickel and Diming" Trend (Popcorn, really?) 23:15 Passenger Behavior: The Rise of the Bluetooth Speaker 24:58 What's Next? Help Me Pick My Next Cruise! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qb5AAbSI9kcjptctjWs1g/join Get my NEW BOOK, "Places, Please!" on Amazon: Link for USA: https://amzn.to/49v7OCd "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09MV7KR5K Get exclusive videos and behind the scenes looks here: https://www.patreon.com/veryunofficial Amazon links to my gear, and other fun stuff I wish I had! https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Follow on: www.facebook.com/MorgansVeryunOfficialTravelGuides Instagram @MrMorganOBrien Twitter: @MrMorganOBrien Affiliate Links: I receive a small percentage from purchases made from affiliate links that may be contained in this description. This does not affect the amount you pay in any way. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.