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Cruise Line BANNED ​Content Creators From Filming | @Cruisewith

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The Shiplife
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👁️ 140K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 13:53

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses a viral situation involving content creators Ben and David, who were reportedly banned from filming while on board the MSC World Europa. The creators, who paid approximately $66,000 to stay in the Yacht Club area, chose to disembark the ship following the restriction on their filming capabilities. The video explores the complexities of content creation on cruise ships, noting the distinction between being a revenue-paying passenger and a media professional. The creator explains that while cruise lines can restrict filming on private property, the decision to ban Ben and David felt suspicious, especially since they were using small cameras and not disturbing other guests. The discussion also touches upon the two primary ways creators approach cruises: working directly with a cruise line's marketing team under specific regulations or paying for the experience themselves to maintain creative freedom. The creator concludes that while cruise lines are increasingly using influencers as brand mouthpieces, they should not attempt to silence honest reviews or realistic critiques from independent creators who provide valuable information to potential passengers.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Cruises USA
Not Their Favorite
All-time creator consensus for MSC Cruises USA
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're not undergoing this again it's absolutely ridiculous it's freedom of bloody speech

going forward can we recommend MSC absolutely not it is shady as hell

I do believe it is all fair game so long as you are in within the confines and rules and regulations

I have been on both sides of the coin here I have been on cruises I want to say for the better part as many of you know for about three years straight

Creator's Tips & Advice

Content creators should decide whether to contact cruise lines directly or pay as regular passengers to avoid restrictions
If paying as a passenger, stand your ground professionally if told not to film

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy was a content creator banned from filming on a cruise ship?
QWhat are the options for content creators to film on cruise ships?

Topics Covered

Service Crew2½ Sad BaconCabin Suite4 Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad BaconRecording Policy3½ Sad Bacon
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