My Friends HATED Their First Cruise - Here’s Why
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The creator discusses why two friends had a negative experience during their first cruise experience. The friends booked a trip with a traditional British cruise line that featured older ships and strict dress codes. The creator explains that the formality of the cruise caused the friends stress regarding their attire. Additionally, the older vessels lacked modern amenities like large atriums or numerous dining options. A significant issue was the itinerary, which contained many sea days, leading to the friends experiencing seasickness. The creator notes that older ships often lack the advanced stabilizers found on newer vessels. The friends ultimately realized the cruise was a poor fit because they had used a travel agent with no firsthand cruising experience. Despite this initial disappointment, the friends have continued to cruise with other lines such as Celebrity and Princess. The creator concludes by suggesting that first time cruisers should avoid sea day intensive itineraries and instead opt for newer ships with more relaxed atmospheres.
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i spend my life telling people how amazing cruises are so it was a little bit embarrassing for me to sit down with my friends and listen to how bad this trip was
they did pick one of the most traditional cruise lines and i wouldn't have picked that for them on formal nights with cruising maritime the men do wear proper dinner suits the women do wear long gowns
my friends were worried about getting seasick and their fears were realized if they were on a cruise that have ports every day it probably wouldn't have been a problem
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