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DON'T MAKE THESE FIRST TIME CRUISER MISTAKES

Don's Family Vacations
Don's Family Vacations
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πŸ‘οΈ 13K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 11:48
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

number one is shop for a cruise only based on price that's not a way to do it

please don't fly in even if you're only flying two or two hours down you know it's not worth it

whatever you do put your phone on airplane mode

not all cruise lines are exactly the same

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Don't shop for a cruise only based on price; find one that fits your personality and needs.
βœ“Fly in at least a day before your cruise departure to avoid missing the ship.
βœ“Put your phone on airplane mode to avoid huge bills from satellite charges.
βœ“Research cruise lines as they have distinct personalities and cater to different styles.
βœ“Ensure all your travel documents and medical requirements are in order well in advance.
βœ“Purchase travel insurance, especially medical insurance, for any cruise.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Choosing a cruise based only on price β€” Look for a cruise that fits your personality, likes, and needs, not just the cheapest option.
Flying in on the day of departure β€” Fly in at least a day before to avoid missing the ship due to flight delays.
Not putting phone on airplane mode β€” Always put your phone on airplane mode to avoid high satellite charges.
Assuming all cruise lines are the same β€” Research different cruise lines as they have distinct personalities and cater to different styles.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common mistakes first-time cruisers make?
QHow can I avoid ruining my first cruise experience?
QWhat should I consider when booking a cruise?
QHow do I prepare for a cruise to avoid issues?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior1Β½ Sad BaconExcursions2 Sad BaconEntertainment Activities2Β½ Happy BaconCruise Line1Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1Β½ Sad BaconBooking Process2 Happy BaconSafety Medical2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Nepean
Galveston1Β½ Sad Bacon
Greenland
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DON'T MAKE THESE FIRST TIME CRUISER MISTAKES After siling on 182 cruise now some thing come very natural to me when booking a cruise. However for those about to go on cruise number one it can be challenging. Don't make this first time cruising mistakes. My Mailing Address is : Don's Family Vacations PMB #471​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 900 Greenbank road Unit 11E Nepean Ontario K2J 4P6 THE UPS STORE Group Cruises contact information SUN PRINCESS March 15th 2025 dterris@travelonly.com ROYAL PRINCESS July 5th 2025 dterris@travelonly.com STAR PRINCESS Dec 6th 2025 dterris@travelonly.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXI8D72GDxDww2oE9DPoG7A/join