I'm a travel expert and have been on 100 cruises...
here are the FIVE to stay away from By Emily Jane Davies Published: 13:17, 28 July 2024 | Updated: 13:32, 28 July 2024 e-mail View comments A travel expert who has been on 100 cruises has warned of five to stay away from. Travel YouTuber Gary Bembridge spoke of the different types of cruise packages available and the downfalls of each - from maiden voyages to peak season trips. When shelling out between £500 and £2,000 per person, you want to be sure you're making a good choice.
From inexperienced staff to faulty ships or bad weather, here are the five cruises to steer clear of, according to experts. Travel YouTuber Gary Bembridge advised followers of the different types of cruise packages available - and which ones to avoid Maiden voyages While being one of the first paying passengers on a trip holds a certain amount of prestige, they can be riddled with issues. Gary warned against going on the first trip of a new ship because they often cancel the voyage.
One such cruise was cancelled with only three days notice because it was not ready, he said. He went on to describe the slow service, frustrated people and staff who hadn't settled in yet. Ships may be unfinished due to supply chain issues meaning materials never arrived on time.
Often there are contractors onboard, at least on the first few voyages, as things like Wi-Fi routers, elevators, and even waterslides are tweaked and monitored. He advised to instead look at ol.