After 40 cruises and 15 years of making travel content, my perspective on life at sea has definitely evolved! In this 440th episode of Sunday Sofa Time, I’m revisiting a list I made 6 years ago to see if I still agree with my past self.
Join me as I break down the 5 things that keep me coming back to cruising (from Broadway-caliber shows to "guilt-free" wine tasting) and 3 growing trends that are starting to get on my nerves—including the "nickel and diming" and changes in passenger behavior.
Are you a frequent cruiser? I’d love to hear if you agree with my "naughty list" or if you have your own cruise pet peeves. Let me know in the comments if I should book an ocean cruise or an affordable river cruise for my next trip this fall! #cruise #cruiseship #cruiselife
In this video: 0:00 40 Cruises Later: My Honest Thoughts 1:43 The Search for Sun (and Stormy Exceptions) 3:41 Broadway & Beyond: Why I Love Ship Entertainment 6:32 Destinations: The "Sampler" Platter of Travel 9:00 The Wine Phase: Trying Drinks from Around the World 13:30 Culinary Highlights: From Buffets to iPads 17:36 THE NAUGHTY LIST: Things I Like Less Now 18:11 Monotonous Destinations & Budget Cruising 20:38 The "Nickel and Diming" Trend (Popcorn, really?) 23:15 Passenger Behavior: The Rise of the Bluetooth Speaker 24:58 What's Next? Help Me Pick My Next Cruise!
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