{"id":2561,"date":"2026-07-12T07:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T07:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/99chinatravel.com\/?p=2561"},"modified":"2026-07-12T07:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T07:00:30","slug":"7-cruises-you-should-avoid-no-matter-how-tempting-they-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/99chinatravel.com\/?p=2561","title":{"rendered":"7 Cruises You Should Avoid. No Matter How Tempting They Look!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some cruises look perfect on paper. The ship, the itinerary, the price, the promise. But after more than 130 cruises, I\u2019ve learned there are some cruises I would never book again \u2014 or would only book under very specific conditions.<\/p>\n<p>In this video, I reveal the seven types of cruises I now avoid, and why. <\/p>\n<p>All but one of these I\u2019ve tried myself and found they simply did not suit the way I like to cruise. The other comes with risks, traps, or compromises that many passengers do not realise until it is too late.<\/p>\n<p>But this is not just about saying \u201cnever book these.\u201d For each one, I also explain who they might still be right for, what to watch out for before booking, and what I would choose instead.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are booking your first cruise or your fiftieth, these are the cruises I think you should think very carefully about before handing over your money.<\/p>\n<p>Links mentioned in the video:<br \/>\n* Ritz Carlton: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YOb5B2OIQx4 https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ritzcarltonyachtcollection<br \/>\n* Four Seasons: https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/wG6RjS8Rf2U?si=aZb2tuDD7YpUUxl7 https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@EricBartolo<br \/>\n* Orient Express: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RwLuY46rlnw https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@LAFORGEFilms<\/p>\n<p>For bonus &amp; exclusive content (including videos, articles, eBooks and more) become a channel member or patron:<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n* Patreon Patron: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/tipsfortravellers<br \/>\n* YouTube Channel Member: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw\/join <\/p>\n<p>Check out my cruise-themed T-shirts and products:<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n* TeePublic Store: https:\/\/tipsfortravellers.dashery.com<br \/>\n* Teespring Store: https:\/\/tips-for-travellers-youtube.creator-spring.com<br \/>\n* Fourthwall: https:\/\/gary-bembridge-1-shop.fourthwall.com <\/p>\n<p>Book Cruise Port Excursions<br \/>\n* Venture Ashore: https:\/\/www.tipsfortravellers.com\/excursions<br \/>\n* Shore Excursions Group: https:\/\/www.tipsfortravellers.com\/shoreexcursions<\/p>\n<p>My social media:<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n* Blog: https:\/\/www.tipsfortravellers.com<br \/>\n* Twitter: http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/garybembridge<br \/>\n* Facebook: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tipsfortravellers<br \/>\n* Instagram: http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/garybembridge<br \/>\n* LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bembridge<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS:  If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. 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