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12 Things You Need to Do on Day 1 of Your Cruise

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CruiseHabit
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πŸ‘οΈ 6K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 12:21
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I'm Bill from cruisehabit.com and I want to help you cruise smarter.

In this video, whether planning your first cruise or your 100th, I'm going to go over what you need to do on day one so that you make sure you don't miss a thing and start your vacation off on the right foot.

Number five, if possible, avoid the buffet for lunch. This is something that I harp on, I think it's really important.

Number nine, go to the spa raffle even if you're not that interested. This one's new to me, and I don't care about going to the spa, but if you do if you have any interest in this at all, it's a really good tip.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Double-check your bags and keep essentials in a carry-on.
βœ“Don't arrive at the port too early to avoid waiting.
βœ“Make dining requests clear right away on embarkation day.
βœ“Make reservations for specialty dining, excursions, and entertainment.
βœ“Avoid the buffet for lunch if possible.
βœ“Get settled in your stateroom and check for muster station location.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing when bags will be delivered to stateroom β€” Pack a carry-on with essentials for the first evening.
Overwhelm from too many options on cruises β€” Pace yourself and relax; you don't have to do it all.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are 12 things you should absolutely do on the first day of your cruise?

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Whether getting ready for your first cruise or at the top of a loyalty program, most agree that the first day of your cruise is the most exciting. To make sure that excitement turns into a great cruise follow along with our list of 12 things you should do on embarkation day. Join us for one of our group cruises! πŸ›³ December 2023 CruiseHabit Group on Valiant Lady: https://VirginVoyagesGroupCruise.com πŸ›³ February 2023 Kid Free February Group on Scarlet Lady: https://KidFreeFebruary.com If you're thinking about booking a cruise, resort stay, theme park visit, or any other vacation, help us and travel smarter by getting help from TouringPlans Travel: https://cruisehabit.com/touringplans or fill out the form at https://cruisehabit.com/help πŸ”—Relevant LinksπŸ”— Opening a tab to search β€œembarkation” on dictionary.com? Check our Nautical Terms for Cruisers ➑️ https://www.cruisehabit.com/nautical-terms-cruisers Cruise Packing Tips ➑️ https://www.cruisehabit.com/packing Booking Shore Excursions Independently vs Booking Through the Cruise Line ➑️ https://www.cruisehabit.com/booking-shore-excursions-independently-vs-booking-through-cruise-line Daily Menus & Programs ➑️ https://www.cruisehabit.com/Restaurant_Menus_Bar_Menus_Daily_Programs -- #cruise #cruisetips #embarkationday