7 Cruises You Should Avoid. No Matter How Tempting They Look!

Editorial Summary

The creator, an experienced cruiser with over 130 voyages, outlines seven specific types of cruises they avoid or approach with caution. They begin by discussing European river cruises, noting that while they offer organized cultural tours, they can be expensive, repetitive, and subject to unpredictable water levels. The creator also avoids sailing ship cruises because the sails often play a limited role compared to engine power, which diminishes the perceived value. Foreign language cruise lines are another category to approach carefully due to potential communication barriers and differences in social customs. Regarding ship size, the creator stays away from mega ship resort cruises because they prefer diverse ports over onboard attractions and find the large crowds and noise overwhelming. They also advise against tender port heavy itineraries on large ships because weather can cause cancellations and the process of ferrying passengers can significantly reduce exploration time. Furthermore, the creator refuses to book ships with known cabin noise or design issues, emphasizing the importance of selecting quiet locations. Finally, they maintain a wait and see approach toward new ultra-luxury hotel branded yachts due to high costs and uncertain operational stability. The video concludes by mentioning the difficulty of guaranteeing adult-only environments on modern cruise lines.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.