Cruise Packages Are a Mess - And It’s Getting Worse!
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Now though, it feels complicated. There's a lot of confusion about what's included and how much extra this costs and how much extra that costs.
Virgin's entry into the market came with a lot of disruption and change, and one of those was its approach to mostly inclusive cruising.
Royal Caribbean, meanwhile, is the champion of onboard spending.
I think Virgin Voyages has the right mix. I think that they've really approached cruising with a sense of ease.
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Cruise holidays used to be simple. Now? You’ll need a spreadsheet just to figure out what’s included in your fare. In this video, I break down the confusing state of cruise packages in 2025 - from Princess Plus and Royal Caribbean’s dynamic pricing, to Virgin, Holland America, Regent, and more. Let’s compare who’s still offering value, and who’s just upselling you. Princess Plus/Premier Changes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXgsLgHFTAtLI-HdyxtmdkerCU3oNBnVO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛳️ 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ☕️ I don't charge for any of my content or hide things behind a paywall. If you'd like to help support my work, you can buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/thecruiseandtravelguy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛒 Shop my Amazon Cruise Essentials here: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au/cruise-essentials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ♣️ Join my private Facebook group for cruise deals, tips and advice - the more members we have, the better we’ll get! www.facebook.com/groups/CTGdeals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🤳🏼 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/thecruiseandtravelguy Music by Master Planned Music