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Regular Vs. Ultra-Luxury Cruises: 4 Big Differences I DID NOT Expect!

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I decided to book myself on two different ultra luxury lines to find out and compare my experiences on those regular lines to these new ultra luxury line experiences.

No cues for anything ever and always able to get a seat in a restaurant, a bar, or by the pool.

I was called by a name on those ultra luxury ships throughout every department wherever I was on the ship.

The biggest difference between regular and ultra luxury is the calmness and the space.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book an ultra luxury cruise if you value a smaller ship, more space, and personalized service over constant entertainment and activities.
βœ“Consider that ultra luxury ships may have fewer cabin types and can be less flashy than regular cruise ships.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ships might feel overly limiting due to smaller size β€” It wasn't as limiting as thought and had upsides like no lines and more personal service.
Dining might not be dramatically elevated β€” Dining was elevated with bigger choice and higher quality, but not as massive a leap as expected.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key differences between regular and ultra-luxury cruises?
QIs the higher price of ultra-luxury cruises justified?
QWhat can first-timers expect on an ultra-luxury cruise?

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YouTube Video Description↓

Are ultra-luxury cruises really worth the eye-watering price? Or is the reality very different from the dream? Most cruisers are fascinated by ultra-luxury lines like Silversea and Regent Seven Seas, but very few have actually sailed them. So after cruising recently on Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Holland America, Celebrity and Princess, I decided to book myself on two ultra-luxury ships – Silver Nova and Regent Seven Seas Splendor – paying the full fare to find out what really changes when you step up to the very top tier of cruising. And what I discovered surprised me. In this video I reveal the big differences – and the unexpected similarities – between regular cruise lines and ultra-luxury. So… is ultra-luxury cruising the ultimate upgrade – or will it leave you wondering where all that extra money went? For bonus & exclusive content (including videos, articles, eBooks and more) become a channel member or patron: --------------------------------------------------- * Patreon Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers * YouTube Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join Check out my cruise-themed T-shirts and products: --------------------------------------------------- * TeePublic Store: https://tipsfortravellers.dashery.com * Teespring Store: https://tips-for-travellers-youtube.creator-spring.com * Fourthwall: https://gary-bembridge-1-shop.fourthwall.com Book Cruise Port Excursions * Venture Ashore: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/excursions * Shore Excursions Group: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/shoreexcursions My social media: --------------------------------------------------- * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers * Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 120 cruises I have done to date. #cruisetips #CruisingTips #cruisetipsandtricks 00:00 Start 00:46 Too Limiting? 08:59 Dining? 11:56 Passengers? 13:48 Value For Money?