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Living On Cruise Control
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👁️ 73K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 31:41

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive tutorial and review of Cruise Plum, a free, unbiased search engine designed for cruise enthusiasts. The video demonstrates how the tool allows users to compare various cruise options by sorting through thousands of sailings based on specific criteria such as cost per day, destination, embarkation and disembarkation ports, and cabin type. A significant portion of the demonstration focuses on the cost per day metric, which the creator identifies as the most helpful feature for comparing the true value of different voyages. The creator explores various scenarios, including solo travel, traveling in pairs, and searching for specific budget ranges like cruises under $100 per day. The tutorial also covers advanced filtering options, such as selecting specific cruise lines, ships, or regions, and explains how to use the tool to plan back-to-back cruises to minimize travel costs. While the tool provides detailed itinerary information and pricing history, the creator clarifies that Cruise Plum is a search engine and not a booking platform, noting that users must book directly through cruise lines or travel agents. The video concludes that the tool is an effective resource for finding deals and comparing cabin prices across different categories.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Most cruise sites want to try to sell you something, not actually help you compare where and how to find the best deals. But Cruise Plum is different.

This column is cabin price per day. This is to me the most helpful when I'm trying to compare one cruise over another.

I think that's a really good goal. And it's definitely attainable with some creativity. You have to be open to inside cabins and some of these other cruise lines.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the 'cabin price per day' column to accurately compare different cruises and cabin types.
Look for 'relocation sailings' (transatlantic/transpacific) for potentially lower rates.
Check different cabin types on the same sailing, as sometimes a larger room or different category can be cheaper per day.
Plan back-to-back cruises by matching embarkation and disembarkation ports to minimize flight and hotel costs.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

High cost of cruisingAim for a budget of $100 a day by being open to inside cabins and specific cruise lines.
Solo traveler surchargesUse tools like Cruise Plum to find specific solo passenger rates where you aren't paying double.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I find the best cruise deals without spending hours on multiple websites?
QHow do I compare the true cost of different cruises?
QHow can I cruise on a budget of $100 per day?
QHow do I find cruises that don't charge extra solo fees?

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