Cruise Lines Can Kick You Off Your Cruise Even If You Did Nothing Wrong. Here's Why! (Podcast #588)
Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers
Release Date: 10/26/2026
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Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers
In this video, I share real-life cruise disasters that have happened to me and other cruisers, along with the practical tips, tricks and solutions I've discovered to deal with them. From lost medication and missing luggage to stolen credit cards, lost valuables, dental emergencies and problems in port, I explain what I've learned about dealing with unexpected situations, who can help, and what I now do differently to avoid them happening again. Some of the solutions are surprisingly simple, while others involve things I wish I'd known before my first cruise. Whether you're a first-time cruiser...
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Cruise Lines Can Kick You Off Your Cruise Even If You Did Nothing Wrong. Here's Why! (Podcast #588)
Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers
Imagine being told you’re being kicked off your cruise before you even set off for it, or even worse at check in at the port, even though you’ve done absolutely nothing wrong. Cruisers are being denied boarding, removed from ships, or being bumped from ruises for reasons that have nothing to do with them breaking the rules. In this video, I look at the real situations happening right now that have caught cruisers out recently, including some that have affected me personally, and explain what you need to know and do if it does happen. Some of these situations are completely outside your...
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Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers
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Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers
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Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers
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Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers
Celebrity Cruises promises “modern luxury” and says “nothing comes close”, but I see cruisers boarding Celebrity with expectations that can lead to disappointment. Having recently sailed Celebrity again, I’ve identified six mistakes cruisers make when choosing, booking and sailing with Celebrity Cruises — including some that even experienced Celebrity guests can get caught out by. In this video, I look at why understanding exactly what kind of cruise line Celebrity really is matters, how dramatically your onboard experience can change depending on the cabin and ship you choose, and...
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Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers
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Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers
Celebrity Cruises has changed — and depending on the kind of cruiser you are, you may think those changes are exciting or feel the Celebrity you once knew is disappearing. In this video, I look at how Celebrity Cruises has evolved from the more traditional premium cruise experience I first knew into something rather different. I explore who Celebrity appears to be trying to attract today, how the newer Edge Class ships have helped reshape the brand, and why cruising on different Celebrity ships can now feel surprisingly different. I also look at the growing differences between the experience...
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Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers
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Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers
Some cruises look perfect on paper. The ship, the itinerary, the price, the promise. But after more than 130 cruises, I’ve learned there are some cruises I would never book again — or would only book under very specific conditions. In this video, I reveal the seven types of cruises I now avoid, and why. All but one of these I’ve 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. But this is not just about saying “never book these.” For each one, I also...
info_outlineImagine being told you’re being kicked off your cruise before you even set off for it, or even worse at check in at the port, even though you’ve done absolutely nothing wrong. Cruisers are being denied boarding, removed from ships, or being bumped from ruises for reasons that have nothing to do with them breaking the rules. In this video, I look at the real situations happening right now that have caught cruisers out recently, including some that have affected me personally, and explain what you need to know and do if it does happen. Some of these situations are completely outside your control. Others are problems you can dramatically reduce the risk of — if you know what to check before you travel. I also explain why relying on what a cruise line representative tells you about passports, visas and other entry requirements could prove to be an extremely expensive mistake.
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