# I've Done 13 Ultra-Luxury Cruises. Here's What No-One's Telling You (podcast #560)

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Podcast: [Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gary-bembridge-s-tips-for-travellers-1061978)
Published: 2026-02-16T05:31:00+00:00
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## Resource

When you pay more for anything — flights, hotels, cars — you expect more. More features, more choice, more "wow". So when cruisers upgrade from resort lines like Royal Caribbean, to premium lines like Princess, or even small-ship luxury like Oceania, and then spend much more on an ultra-luxury cruise… they naturally expect everything to be dramatically better. But here's the surprise: for many first-time ultra-luxury cruisers, it isn't. In this video I explain why so many people I meet on lines like Regent, Silversea, Seabourn and Crystal feel confused or even disappointed — and whether ultra-luxury cruising will truly be right for you. By the end of this video, you'll know exactly whether ultra-luxury cruising is likely to be your dream holiday… or a very expensive mistake. ▶️ Want more Tips For Travellers? All my videos, Cruise Q&As and podcasts are always free — but if you'd like early ad-free videos, behind-the-scenes cruise updates, and the chance to message me directly for cruise advice, join my crew on Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers

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