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Secrets Cruise Lines Won’t Tell You (But You NEED to Know!)

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👁️ 150K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 11:21
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

cruise lines say they will not accept liability for those contractors activities even if we have serious issues with them

the spa staff who do not work with the cruise line rely heavily on commissions from selling products and upselling services to us passengers

most Cruisers don't appreciate that they're being recorded and can be tracked constantly

we agree the cruise line can search our baggage person and cabin at any time they want

Creator's Tips & Advice

Read the cruise contract small print to understand hidden terms
Be aware that third-party contractors operate many onboard services
Consider privacy implications of surveillance systems on ships

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat do cruise lines not tell passengers?
QHow do third-party contractors affect passenger experience?
QWhat are the hidden terms in cruise contracts?

Topics Covered

Safety Medical3 Sad BaconService Crew2 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing2½ Sad BaconBooking Process3 Sad BaconExcursions2 Sad BaconSpa Fitness2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

San Juan2½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Cruise line glossy brochures and their enticing adverts promise a carefree and trouble-free vacation, BUT they don’t tell the whole story. There are several important things that can and do significantly impact us as passengers that the lines seem reluctant to talk about or be upfront about. Welcome aboard, I'm Gary Bembridge and join me as I unmask five unspoken things that directly affect us all, and why I believe you need to know more about them. 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: --------------------------------------------------- * T-Shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore * Mugs, notebooks, hoodies etc: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/tipsfortravellers?ref_id=22354 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 101 cruises I have done to date. #cruisetips #CruisingTips #cruisetipsandtricks 00:00 Start 00:27 Hidden Operators 04:45 Being Watched 06:30 Man Overboard 07:28 Not All Countries Equal 09:02 Hidden Cruise Contract Issues