Cruisers Say These 6 Lines Have Got So Much Worse. Here's Why (Podcast #559)

Are cruise lines really getting worse? Many cruisers say yes. So I analysed hundreds of recent reviews and ratings from Cruise Critic, Trustpilot, and major review sites — and the results were shocking. Over two-thirds of cruise lines have seen satisfaction drop in the last six months, but six once-popular lines have fallen the most… and for reasons you absolutely need to know before booking. In this video, I break down which lines are slipping fastest — and reveal the key issues dragging their ratings down, from ageing ships and overcrowding to service cutbacks, food declines, rising prices, and controversial new policies. If you're planning a cruise, or simply curious about what's really happening behind the glossy brochures, this is essential viewing. Become a Tips For Travellers Patron: and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: Offers: Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link:

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Cruisers Say These 6 Lines Have Got So Much Worse. Here's Why (Podcast #559) is an episode from Tips For Travellers by Gary Bembridge.

This episode is 13:58 long.

This episode was published on Feb 9, 2026.

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