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

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Podcast: [Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gary-bembridge-s-tips-for-travellers-1061978)
Published: 2026-02-09T05:28:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 838

## Resource

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: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers and get exclusive Patron-only content, downloads and livestreams Visit my Tips For Travellers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tipsfortravellers Offers: Get 10% any order of The Cruise Maps who you visit the site using this link: https://www.TheCruiseMaps.com/TFT Get up to 30% off collectible tokens of place you've visited using the link: https://www.TheWanderClub.com/TFT

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