9 Cruise Tips I Stopped Giving (Here's What Changed)

9 pieces of cruise advice I've stopped giving people — and what I actually tell them now. After 20 years of travel planning and helping people cruise, I've changed my mind on a lot of the advice that gets repeated constantly in this space. In this video, I'm breaking down 9 things I used to recommend without hesitation, why I don't anymore, and what actually matters instead. In this video: 0:00 Intro 0:23 Cheapest cruise isn't always the best value 2:07 Why I stopped planning every minute of a cruise 3:56 Are cruise drink and dining packages worth it? 5:35 Is a balcony cabin worth the extra cost? 7:00 How early should you arrive before a cruise? 8:18 Newest cruise ship vs. older ship: which to choose 10:05 Booking direct vs. using a travel advisor for cruises 11:13 Bigger cruise ship vs. smaller ship: pros and cons 12:40 Best way to buy cruise travel insurance 15:02 Cruise advice isn't one-size-fits-all If you're planning a cruise and want help getting it right, I work with people as a travel advisor — link below if you'd like to work together. Website: craftedtravelco.com #CruiseTips #CruiseAdvice #TravelPlanning Powered by Fora ..................... DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!