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Don't Make These 15 Cruise Mistakes | First Time Cruiser Tips

Brian and Carrie
Brian and Carrie
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We've taken 8 cruises in 2 years, and we're breaking down the everyday cruise ship mistakes that cause stress, frustration, and FOMO instead of fun.

Don't immediately think that the outside room is going to gain you so much more of a amazing experience of cruising. Really ask yourself, is it worth the extra cost for what you're getting?

We got delayed for six hours, missed the flight, came in the next day. Well, we had a two-day buffer, fortunately. Otherwise, we would have missed that cruise.

Do the math. Most people get on a ship and maybe the first day, maybe the first two days you're going to have a really good time... But then you get into those longer days and you kind of are going, 'Okay, well you're going to have a drink here, a drink there.' Just do the math and make sure that you're actually making out ahead.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pick your own cabin location instead of letting the cruise line choose.
βœ“Allow an extra day before your cruise departure, especially for international flights.
βœ“Do the math before purchasing a drink package to ensure it's cost-effective.
βœ“Check your onboard bill daily to avoid unexpected charges.
βœ“Book dining times in advance, especially for specialty restaurants.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Choosing the wrong cabin type β€” Ask yourself how much time you'll spend in the room; inside rooms can be quieter and cozier.
Booking flights too close to cruise departure β€” Allow an extra day before departure, especially for international or multi-connection flights.
Overpaying for drink packages β€” Do the math based on your actual drinking habits; packages may not be worth it if you don't drink heavily.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common cruise mistakes first-time cruisers should avoid?
QHow can you save money on cruise bookings and onboard expenses?
QWhat should you consider when choosing a cabin type and location?

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New to cruising or a seasoned cruiser who still feels like you might be missing something? Don’t make these 15 cruise mistakes. 🚒 We’ve taken 8 cruises in 2 years, and we’re breaking down the everyday cruise ship mistakes that cause stress, frustration, and FOMO instead of fun. From around the ship to food, fun, and fellow passengers, these simple tips will help you be a more confident cruiser and actually enjoy the vacation you paid for. Cruise mistakes, first time cruise tips, cruise ship etiquette, what not to do on a cruise, cruise advice for beginners, cruise tips for experienced cruisers 🟒 SAVE MONEY HOUSE-SITTING: https://trustedhousesitters.pxf.io/2aEeEG 🌟 FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/newsletter βœ… BUDGET TRAVEL PLANNER: https://carrie-s-site-6fbd.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/travel-budgeting-digital-download ➑️ OUR TOP TRAVEL TOOLS: ● Travel Insurance: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=brianandcarrie&utm_source=brianandcarrie&utm_medium=Ambassador ● VPN we use and trust: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=d4bfb5df-f0c4-499b-bbb0-4734c69aa265&website_id=07ce4335-e112-4c0a-932c-33a2e51dc93e&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnordvpn.com ❀️ HOW TO FOLLOW US AND SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL β€’ Buy us a Beer (helps us to continue to produce videos): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brianandcarrie1 β€’ PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brianandcarrieyt β€’ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnGnMmPuHG31D2vyneTu45A β€’ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/brian.andcarrie β€’ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/brianandcarrie21/ β€’ JOIN OUR TRAVEL COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/brianandcarrie?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink ✨ TRAVEL TIPS β€’ FREE ACCOMMODATIONS CHECKLIST: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/airbnbchecklist β€’ FREE PACKING LIST: https://brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/packinglist β€’ WEBSITE https://www.brianandcarrietravels.com/ β€’ Join our Travel Community: https://patreon.com/brianandcarrie?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink 00:00 Intro 00:25 Booking 02:06 Cabin Location 04:20 Ship Size & Vibe 06:07 Flights 08:02 Seasonal Deals 08:51 Extra Charges 09:22 Drink Package 11:26 What is Not Included 13:27 Service Charge 14:54 Daily Budget 16:19 Insurance 17:19 Dinning 18:41 Hidden Gems 20:16 Weather 21:11 Cabin