People Are Still Falling For These 6 CRUISE TRAPS!

Name: People Are Still Falling For These 6 CRUISE TRAPS!
Uploaded: 2024-01-10T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 14 min 54 s
Channel: Cruising As Crew

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👁️ 13K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 14:54

Virgin Voyages

Cunard Line

Queen Victoria

What This Creator Said

1 Happy Bacon

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I have worked on cruise lines for just under 10 years I have seen every trick in the book

my advice is vacate the Wi-Fi vacate the internet take this opportunity to completely be phone free

I absolutely we turned it down and I just said I will pay the gratuities when I'm there

the cruise line reserved the right to change the itinery so again it happened a lot where I've been working on a cruise ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Research and calculate if an all-inclusive package is worth it before booking

✓Check the market price for a cabin before bidding for an upgrade

✓Do your research on ports to determine if excursions are necessary

✓Read the contract small print to understand itinerary change policies

✓Visit the loyalty manager to learn about your entitlements

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unexpected extra costs on top of initial fare — Be aware that cruises can cost 50% more than the initial fare due to gratuities, taxes, and onboard spending

Safety during port exploration — Research ports to determine if excursions are necessary for safety

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the common traps set by cruise lines?

QHow can passengers avoid overspending on cruises?

QAre all-inclusive packages worth the extra cost?

QIs bidding for cabin upgrades a good idea?

QWhen should you book excursions versus exploring on your own?

Topics Covered

Booking Process1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing2 Sad BaconItinerary Route1½ Sad BaconWifi Connectivity2 Sad BaconExcursions1 Sad BaconLoyalty Program1 Happy Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

Hey sailors, Many first-time cruisers and repeat cruisers tripp-up and fall for 6 traps that are set by the cruise lines. I want to inform you on what these tricks are to make sure that you don't fall for them, or at least, go into them willingly with your eyes wide open. TIMECODES -------------------- 0:00 Intro 1:25 All Inclusive? 4:33 Bidding For Upgrades 5:36 Excursions 7:39 Change In Itineraries 9:12 Free Stuff 11:19 Loyalty Programme 13:51 My Plans 14:44 Outro WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS ----------------------------------------- The Perfect Cruise Ship CV Template https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/cv-template/ What To Pack For Your Cruise Ship Contract -Packing List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/packing-list/ Recruitment Agency List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/recruitment-agency-list/ How To Ace Your Cruise Ship Interview https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/ace-your-interview/ How To Have A Good Roommate On Cruise Ships https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/roommate-guidelines/ Getting Your Cruise Ship Paperwork https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/getting-your-paperwork/ What To Expect From Your First Week Onboard https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/first-week-onboard/ MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT ---------------------- How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching