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10 MISTAKES FIRST TIME CRUISERS MAKE - ONBOARD THEIR 1ST CRUISE

Shannon Ford
Shannon Ford
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πŸ‘οΈ 1K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 14:40
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsTips & Advice✨Casual Creator
Caribbean Β· SpringVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

you don't have to book an Excursion to get off the ship

not immediately booking anything on board that you need to book whether that's activities or dining reservations

overbooking your day or overbooking with Excursion

not planning out your day

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book onboard activities and dining reservations as soon as you board.
βœ“Don't overbook your day or excursions; pick one thing per port.
βœ“Have a general plan for each day to avoid missing shows or reservations.
βœ“Know what's included in your cruise fare to avoid unexpected charges.
βœ“Put your phone in airplane mode to avoid high phone bills.
βœ“Set your phone to ship time and turn off auto-time to avoid being left at port.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Thinking you must book an excursion to get off the ship. β€” You can disembark without an excursion; explore ports independently.
Forgetting to book onboard activities or dining reservations. β€” Book as soon as you board to secure preferred times.
Overbooking excursions or daily activities. β€” Limit to one excursion per port and avoid packing too much into each day.
Not knowing what's included in the cruise fare. β€” Research what's complimentary vs. extra to avoid surprise charges.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common mistakes first-time cruisers make onboard their first cruise?
QHow can first-time cruisers avoid overbooking their day or excursions?
QWhy is it important to book onboard activities immediately after boarding?
QHow can cruisers avoid unexpected charges related to tipping or onboard purchases?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Labadee1Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Snorkeling and Zipline
San Juan1Β½ Happy Bacon
St. Thomas1 Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

10 Mistakes First Time Cruisers Make Onboard Their 1st Cruise. Everyone starts somewhere and cruising is no different. Here is a video discussing common mistakes first-time cruisers often make onboard their first cruise. Introduction 0:00 1. You don’t have to book an excursion to get off the ship. 0:48 2. Not booking activities/dining reservations etc. immediately after you board 1:59 3. Overbooking your day or overbooking excursions 3:21 4. Not planning out your day 5:08 5. Not knowing WHAT is included in the price of your cruise 6:35 6. Not putting your phone in airplane mode 8:11 7. Not putting your phone on ship time 9:11 8. Not applying enough or reapplying sunscreen 10:32 9. Tipping: overtipping or forgetting about auto-gratuities 11:29 10. Drinking or eating too much 12:44 Final Thoughts 14:01 #cruisetips #cruisetipsandtricks #cruisemistakes 🌟My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mrsshannonford 🌟Shop My Favorites: https://shopmy.us/mrsshannonford SUPPORT ME: My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannonford Follow Me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/mrsshannonford https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsshannonford Beauty Related Content: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonlovesmakeup https://www.instagram.com/shannonford.beauty Visit me at: https://shannonford.com/blog 🌟Business Inquiries only contact me at shannon@shannonford.com Mailing address: Shannon Ford 21001 Pines Blvd. Unit 7843 Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 Disclaimer: Some affiliate links used. If links are affiliated, they will be marked with a *