Here’s Why I LOVE to Cruise on OLDER Cruise Ships

Fraser at Sea

👁️ 2K views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 17:30

Norwegian Cruise Line

What This Creator Said

3½ Happy Bacon

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Mediterranean · Summer · 7 nightsFrom PiraeusVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The older cruise ships can offer you some absolute bargains. Older cruise ships can offer you some absolute bargains.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Do a little bit of research before you book to understand if the ship you're looking at might be getting refurbished before you step on board.

✓Check deck plans of older ships to find unique or non-standard cabin designs.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of the sea/motion — Newer ships are often designed like enclosed resorts to minimize the feeling of being at sea, but older ships offer more open views and traditional decks.

Questions This Creator Answers

QDo I prefer cruising on the older or newer ships?

QAre older cruise ships worth considering?

QWhat are the benefits of cruising on older ships compared to modern mega ships?

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#Cruise #CruiseTips The cruise industry today seems obsessed with building the biggest cruise ships afloat, each boasting some absolutely mind-blowing onboard facilities. What if I told you that it’s sometimes beneficial to overlook these floating modern giants and turn your attention to the older ships in the fleets? That’s right - forget the water parks, the drop slides, the aqua theatres, the rollercoasters, the ropes courses, and just about everything else inbetween… When you look past these attractions and think about the older ships out there, you might find a few surprises… In this video, I'm going to tell you why I love to cruise on older cruise ships, and why I think everybody really should be considering them for their future cruises. If you enjoy this video, please support my channel by clicking both the THUMBS UP and SUBSCRIBE buttons! Video Chapters Introduction - 00:00 Reason 1 - 02:00 Reason 2 - 04:03 Reason 3 - 04:41 Reason 4 - 05:51 Reason 5 - 07:34 Reason 6 - 09:43 Reason 7 - 10:54 Reason 8 - 12:50 Reason 9 - 14:36 Reason 10 - 15:55 SUPPORT FRASER AT SEA - come and find me on the platforms below: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-SoYHDs8kBPwN9MSwSSew INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fraseratsea/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fraseratsea PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/FraseratSea FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/p/Fraser-at-Sea-61560127220226/ Want 10% OFF your order at TheCruiseMaps.com? Use the discount code 'FRASERATSEA' here: https://thecruisemaps.com/ Looking for my Amazon store? https://www.fraseratsea.com/buy-your-cruise-essentials Want to see even more? Head over to my website: https://www.fraseratsea.com/ #CruiseShip #CruiseLife #CruiseShips #CruiseTips #CruiseVacation #CruiseVlog #LivingOnCruiseShips #LuxuryLifestyle #vlog