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10 CRUISE MISTAKES First-Time Cruisers Make

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm Lucy I'm a crew member I'm working on Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas I have been working on ships for almost 10 years

please do not waste your valuable luggage space pack prohibited items such as kettles Steamers irons coffee makers

put your phone on flight mode so I learned this in my first contract I flew from London to Australia

sign up for activities restaurants Etc as soon as you get on board or even better before you go

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Put your phone on flight mode to avoid high phone bills
✓Sign up for activities and restaurants as soon as you board or before
✓Use a travel agent for your first cruise
✓Bring extra toiletries and medication
✓Research ports before you go
✓Book your flight home after 2 p.m.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Bringing prohibited items — Do not pack items like kettles, steamers, irons, or coffee makers as they will be confiscated
High phone bills — Put your phone on flight mode to avoid charges
Missing out on activities — Sign up for activities and restaurants as soon as you board or before
Choosing the wrong cruise line — Use a travel agent to guide you to the right cruise line

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common mistakes first-time cruisers make?
QHow can first-time cruisers avoid wasting luggage space?
QHow can first-time cruisers avoid high phone bills?
QWhy should first-time cruisers use a travel agent?
QHow can first-time cruisers save money on excursions?

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