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After 62 Cruises, I'd Say No to a World Cruise - Here's Why

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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πŸ‘οΈ 1.2M viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 11:50

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Editorial Summary

The creator, an experienced cruiser who has worked on board ships, explains why they would personally decline a world cruise despite having traveled extensively. One primary concern involves the type of vessels used, noting that cruise lines often utilize older, smaller ships for these long itineraries, which lack the modern amenities and high-energy activities found on newer mega-ships. The creator also highlights the logistical challenges of extended sea days, which increase the risk of encountering bad weather and seasickness. Other factors mentioned include the potential for exhaustion due to back-to-back port visits, the lack of reliable internet, and the difficulty of sharing a small cabin with the same person for many months. Socially, the creator expresses a desire to avoid the inevitable interpersonal drama that can arise in confined spaces over long periods. Finally, personal connections, such as missing a pet and the preference for varied travel experiences like flying between destinations, play a significant role in this decision. Ultimately, the creator suggests that experiencing multiple shorter cruises offers more excitement and variety than a single, continuous journey around the globe.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been cruising since I was a child I work on board and I cruise multiple times a year I don't want to take a world cruise for a few reasons

I would miss the excitement of the newer bigger ships I've cruised on Plenty of small ships the smallest I've sailed on had just 19 passengers

I do love a good SE day but usually one or two it's a great chance to relax to spend time doing things on the ship that are fun eating swimming but the more time you spend at Sea the higher chance you have of bad weather and seasickness

I would never suggest a world cruise for somebody's first cruise 7 days is about perfect maybe 14 if you're feeling fancy

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider booking world cruises in segments instead of the full journey
βœ“Plan your own trip with a mix of cruising and land stays for more excitement
βœ“If you're new to cruising, start with 7-14 day cruises before considering a world cruise

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy wouldn't someone take a world cruise despite loving cruising?
QWhat are the drawbacks of world cruises compared to shorter cruises?
QHow can someone experience a world cruise without committing to the full journey?

Topics Covered

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