You're Booking Cruises ALL WRONG - STOP Leaving Money On The Table!
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Because cruising isn't about finding the cheapest vacation. It's about getting the most value from the vacation you've already chosen.
Never assume that the cruise line automatically gives you every cruise perk that's available.
If you've earned elite status on another cruise line, don't leave those benefits behind. Take them with you.
Sometimes spending a little more doesn't just buy you more luxury. It completely changes the way you experience your cruise.
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Before you book your next cruise, make sure you're not missing out on valuable cruise perks! In this video, I'll share the cruise booking tips Kirk and I check before every sailing after living on cruise ships for over three years. You'll learn about: • Free onboard credit • Cruise referral programs • Cruise loyalty programs • Cruise line status matching • Carnival shareholder benefits • Cruise credit cards • Military, teacher and resident discounts • Premium cruise experiences like Yacht Club, The Haven, Club Orange and Grill Suites Whether you're sailing with Princess Cruises, Holland America, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Cunard, Costa Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Explora Journeys or Azamara, these cruise tips can help you get more value from every vacation. After sailing on 74 ships across 15 cruise lines and living at sea for over three years, these are the cruise secrets we never skip before booking. CHAPTERS 0:00 STOP! Don't Book Your Cruise Yet 0:34 Why These Cruise Tips Matter 2:15 Cruise Referral Onboard Credit 4:09 Cruise Loyalty Secret 5:33 Cruise Line Status Matching 6:47 Carnival Shareholder Benefits 8:34 Is Yacht Club, Haven or Club Orange Worth It? 10:29 Suggested Videos For Free Cruises, OBC, Free Drinks 11:05 Hidden Cruise Discounts You Should Always Ask About 12:01 Best Credit Cards for Cruises 12:51 My Favorite Cruise Benefit (Azamara) 14:05 The Cruise Booking Checklist We Always Use 15:05 Your Best Cruise Tip? HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY! 🚢Watch Until The End. LIKE. COMMENT. ASK QUESTIONS. 🚢Share Our Content With Your Friends And Family, or ANYONE Who Likes Cruising 🚢Use The YouTube THANKS Button (Thank You!) LINKS: 🔗How To Get FREE Stuff On A Cruise https://youtu.be/8rRHHR-gGZU 🔗How To Get FREE Spending Money On A Cruise https://youtu.be/lw0YqAGYTCA?si=i1Y1EVC4L50grRbF 🔗How To Pay Less For A Cruise https://youtu.be/FZMz1pKyzSo?si=P5FVzesbTY1MxR-T ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH PRINCESS? HERE IS A $25 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.princess.com/Kirk8!bd4c15bac9!a ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH HOLLAND AMERICA? HERE IS A $50 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.hollandamerica.com/xfnbt ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH CUNARD? HERE IS $100 https://refer.cunard.com/Kirk ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH VIRGIN VOYAGES? Use my link and you get $150 in free drinks! https://share.virginvoyages.com/vcarter!11ab187b26!n KIRK TORI STORY SOCIAL MEDIA 🔗Blog: https://www.KirkToriStory.com 🔗Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/KirkToriStory ABOUT KIRKTORISTORY: Kirk Tori Story is a channel about Kirk and Tori (their story) about how they sold their house in Canada to live a life of living on cruise ships. KirkTori Story offers great advice about cruising, including sharing experiences with Tips and Tricks, Budgeting for a cruise ideas, cabin tours, ship reviews, cruise port information and more. 🚢 Living the Dream 🚢 We sold our home and now live on a cruise ship! Join us on our journey around the world as we explore new destinations, share travel tips, and embrace life at sea. 🔔 Subscribe to KirkToriStory for more! Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@kirktoristory?sub_confirmation=1 This Video was made for you by KirkToriStory