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Cruise Hacks, Tips, & Tricks 2019

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👁️ 126K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 21:02
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Caribbean · WinterVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

number one when booking do so at least over a year in advance or at the very last minute

number two is be flexible you can't have a specific date or time that you want to go

number six do not purchase travel insurance through the cruise line the prices are inflated with minimal coverage

number eleven is seasick products now I don't get seasick I don't think the rest of my family does

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book your cruise at least a year in advance or at the last minute for the best rates.
✓Be flexible with dates to find the best rates, especially for winter Caribbean travel in January or May.
✓Book the lowest room category you can handle and upgrade later, often for free or reduced cost.
✓Book direct with the cruise line for the best pricing and perks.
✓Avoid purchasing shore excursions through the cruise line; use independent companies for better value.
✓Use the onboard app for messaging to save on Wi-Fi costs.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting seasick — Bring sea bands and ginger supplements; they are reusable and effective.
Communicating with party members on board — Use the onboard app for messaging; it's cheaper than Wi-Fi packages.
Missing the ship at port — Book independent excursions that don't tightly schedule return times.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I save money on my cruise booking?
QWhat are the best ways to communicate on a cruise ship?
QWhat should I pack for a cruise to save money and be prepared?

Topics Covered

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These are my favorite cruise hacks, tips, and tricks to save money! I'm all about the deals and finding ways to cut corners on spending to get the best value out of our vacations. Each time we cruise I learn some new tips and pack hacks. My Top 20 list includes 6 hacks for booking your cruise, 4 hacks for communicating while on board, and 10 pack hacks you won't want to cruise without. Please SUBSCRIBE & click the bell! Sites featured in this video: Travel Insurance ~ https://shrsl.com/25n8s Excursions ~ www.viator.com & www.shoreline.com Items featured in this video: Travel Router ~ https://amzn.to/2IA1VaQ Portable Charger ~ https://amzn.to/2WFoPYm Cruise Approved Power Strip ~ https://amzn.to/2IswIYx Sea Bands ~ https://amzn.to/2WCp810 Ginger Supplements ~ https://amzn.to/2IxHBqE Portable Charger ~ https://amzn.to/2WFoPYm Snorkel Set ~ https://amzn.to/2IAaNNG Magnet Hooks ~ https://amzn.to/2ICJGl4 Towel Clips ~ https://amzn.to/2F7T3Iu Travel Scale ~ https://amzn.to/2F5CgFX Activated Charcoal ~https://amzn.to/31nP9VD If you enjoyed this video, please subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell so you're notified as I add future cruise tips and money saving tricks as well as my personal cruise and travel vlog experiences. May you always live your own Destined Journey!