7 Cruise Traps That Cost Passengers Thousands
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The cruise industry is very, very good at making things feel normal. Ultimately, most of you do end up paying more than you need to.
Cruise lines deliberately set base fairs low to win the comparison, and then, trust me, they recover their margin on everything else on board.
If you're unsure, hang up and call the cruise line directly using a number from their official website. Don't call back on the number that contacted you.
Cruising is genuinely one of the best value holidays you can take. I keep going back, so obviously I believe that, too.
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Ever wondered if cruise art auctions are actually a scam? Or whether that phone call offering you a "future cruise discount" is legitimate? After 57 cruises, I've seen the same traps catch passengers again and again - some are well known, some are so normal nobody questions them anymore. In this video, I break down 7 ways cruise lines make more money from you, including the truth behind shore excursion fear tactics ("the ship won't wait for you"), whether the drinks package is actually worth it, why loyalty doesn't always mean better pricing, and the real difference between booking direct and using a travel agent. 💬 Let me know in the comments - what's the biggest cruise trap you've ever fallen for? 👍 If this helped you avoid an expensive mistake, a like and subscribe helps the channel a lot. 🛳️ WHAT'S COVERED: 0:00 Introduction Trap 1, Drinks Trap 2, Cheap Fares Trap 3, Fearful of Independent Touring Trap 4, Blind Loyalty Trap 5, Booking Direct Trap 6, Never-ending Sales Bonus Trap, Art Auctions Trap 7, Potential “Scam” Packages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛳️ My website hosts one of the world's most powerful cruise search engines where you can research and even book your next cruise or land holiday. Take a look here: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛒 Shop my Amazon Cruise Essentials here: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au/cruise-essentials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🤳🏼 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/adrianthecruiseandtravelguy Music by Master Planned Music