oakridger Posted July 5 #1 Share Posted July 5 I became a bit worried last night when I saw that Gary Bembridge, the excellent YouTube vlogger who hosts "Tips for Travelers" just posted a glowing report about Club Orange! He has a HUGE audience and unfortunately it may make CO sell out even quicker for future cruises!😟 The problems of a popular sought-after service!! ~Nancy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bajae Posted July 5 #2 Share Posted July 5 The cost may increase as well if it becomes even more in demand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayward Son Posted July 6 #3 Share Posted July 6 Just a guess, but any cruiser interested in HAL who regularly watches Gary probably already knows about Club Orange. His audience is well established, and he hasn't attracted a significant number of new subscribers for several years. I knew about CO long before I was ever interested in actually cruising with HAL. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted July 6 #4 Share Posted July 6 @Wayward Son I hope you're right - there's no more room in The Club, lol. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCoffield Posted July 6 #5 Share Posted July 6 8 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: @Wayward Son I hope you're right - there's no more room in The Club, lol. I tend to follow Groucho Marx when it comes to clubs - “I refuse to join any club that would have me…” 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow 123 Posted July 6 #6 Share Posted July 6 12 hours ago, oakridger said: I became a bit worried last night when I saw that Gary Bembridge, the excellent YouTube vlogger who hosts "Tips for Travelers" just posted a glowing report about Club Orange! He has a HUGE audience and unfortunately it may make CO sell out even quicker for future cruises!😟 The problems of a popular sought-after service!! ~Nancy I follow him but I haven't seen that 1 yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infi Posted July 6 #7 Share Posted July 6 Did he say if he was hosted by HAL on his recent cruise? I've noticed HAL partnering quite a bit with YouTubers/influencers lately and hosting them on select cruises to garner more attention and public interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Hag Posted July 6 #8 Share Posted July 6 14 hours ago, bajae said: The cost may increase as well if it becomes even more in demand. This is true. I think it's also true that if it becomes even more popular, they'll start limiting the cabin categories that you can get it in. As in, nothing below a balcony. I don't know that this will ever happen, but I do see it as a possibility. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted July 6 #9 Share Posted July 6 He also has a business of running group Cruises. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlawrence01 Posted July 6 #10 Share Posted July 6 7 hours ago, Infi said: Did he say if he was hosted by HAL on his recent cruise? I've noticed HAL partnering quite a bit with YouTubers/influencers lately and hosting them on select cruises to garner more attention and public interest. I do not believe that Gary Bembridge accepts any sponsored cruises and has stated that as recently as in last week's podcast with his subscriber. He has remained very independent from the cruise lines. I so agree that you have to be somewhat suspicious of a number of YouTubers who on one hand CLAIM to be independent but are taking free/discounted cruises and/or preparing content for the cruise lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infi Posted July 7 #11 Share Posted July 7 17 hours ago, jlawrence01 said: I do not believe that Gary Bembridge accepts any sponsored cruises and has stated that as recently as in last week's podcast with his subscriber. He has remained very independent from the cruise lines. I so agree that you have to be somewhat suspicious of a number of YouTubers who on one hand CLAIM to be independent but are taking free/discounted cruises and/or preparing content for the cruise lines. Thanks. I find him to be a little smug/condescending so admittedly don't watch his videos much, only if the topic is of interest. At least he is forthright about not accepting offers from the cruise lines; not all YouTubers are as transparent about who funds their content creation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted July 7 #12 Share Posted July 7 Club Orange is a very good program. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow 123 Posted July 7 #13 Share Posted July 7 2 hours ago, Infi said: Thanks. I find him to be a little smug/condescending so admittedly don't watch his videos much, only if the topic is of interest. At least he is forthright about not accepting offers from the cruise lines; not all YouTubers are as transparent about who funds their content creation. I love Gary. But I do agree that the others are not as honest as they should be and they are being funded by the cruise lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow 123 Posted July 7 #14 Share Posted July 7 Just now, shadow 123 said: I love Gary. But I do agree that the others are not as honest as they should be and they are being funded by the cruise lines Just now, shadow 123 said: I love Gary. But I do agree that the others are not as honest as they should be and they are being funded by the cruise lines Actually I think 1 of them works for amazon! She talks about cruises but she's always advertising amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted July 7 #15 Share Posted July 7 5 hours ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said: Club Orange is a very good program. Shhh. Lol 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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