CRUISE LINES ARE LETTING US DOWN

Don's Family Vacations

Don's Family Vacations

👁️ 46K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 9:56

Holland America Line

Celebrity Cruises

Princess Cruises

Caribbean Princess

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator expresses concern regarding the corporate management of major cruise lines, specifically noting a perceived decline in preparation before ships enter service. While praising the hard work of shipboard crew members, the creator argues that corporate decisions are negatively impacting passenger experiences. The discussion highlights recent issues with Celebrity Cruises regarding itinerary changes in Alaska and barnacle buildup affecting ship speed. Furthermore, the creator details mechanical problems on the Crown Princess, where diesel generator issues led to significant itinerary changes just one day before sailing. The creator criticizes the adequacy of compensation offered, such as onboard credits or future cruise credits, for the loss of ports and destinations. The video concludes with a recommendation that cruise lines should prioritize thorough testing and readiness over rushing ships into service to meet seasonal demands, noting that these failures damage brand credibility and client loyalty.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Crown Princess

4 Sad Bacon

Seriously Soggy

All-time creator consensus for Crown Princess

1½ Happy Bacon

A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said

4 Sad Bacon

Creator Warns AgainstFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator

AlaskaVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

i'm beginning to think that the corporate side of the cruise lines are starting to let us down

i did not feel that was adequate i did not feel that was the right thing to do

i'm not a fan of these changes i'm not a fan of sending out an email the day before your cruise

you got to get the ships ready because if i sail on your ship and i'm a first time client and the day before you send me an email saying this port's canceled

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Cruise lines should delay ship launches if not fully prepared to avoid itinerary changes.

✓Passengers should consider other cruise lines if faced with last-minute cancellations.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Last-minute itinerary changes — Cruise lines should test ships thoroughly before service to avoid disappointing first-time clients.

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre cruise lines rushing ships back into service to meet the Alaska season?

QWhat compensation is adequate for itinerary changes due to mechanical issues?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route3½ Sad BaconValue Pricing3½ Sad BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Glacier Bay2½ Sad Bacon

Icy Strait Point2½ Sad Bacon

Juneau2½ Sad Bacon

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