10 PRE-CRUISE MISTAKES FIRST TIME CRUISERS MAKE BEFORE THEIR 1ST CRUISE
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I have booked cruises on my own before but there's a lot of reasons why you do want to book with a travel agent
not every Cruise Line is created equal not every Cruise Line is for everybody
if you're going to pick your state room you know don't just say I want a balcony and you know give me whatever balcony there
overpacking and I honestly as many cruises as I've been I probably still overpack
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10 Mistakes First Time Cruisers Make Before Their Cruise. Everyone starts somewhere and cruising is no different. Here is a video discussing common mistakes first-time cruisers often make before their first cruise. Introduction 0:00 1. Not booking with a travel agent 1:21 2. Not booking the right cruise line or ship for you and your family 4:33 3. Not picking your stateroom 6:48 4. Overpacking or underpacking 8:59 5. Packing things you need in checked bags 11:35 6. Booking outside excursions 12:56 7. Not pre-booking activities or packages 15:03 8. Not leaving enough travel time to & from the cruise 17:28 Bonus: Hotel/cruise shuttles are overrated 19:35 9. Not bringing cash onboard 20:33 10. Bringing prohibited items onboard 21:38 Final Thoughts 23:18 #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 *