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What I wish I did DIFFERENTLY on my first Carnival cruise

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πŸ‘οΈ 9K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 6:53
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Caribbean Β· 7 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I had so much fun on my first-ever Carnival cruise that I am already looking forward to my next sailing onboard Carnival Vista.

I was so anxious that I would not be able to ride one of the only roller coasters at sea.

I'm thankful that despite all of my mistakes I had a fantastic time on Carnival Celebration.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Order water to your state room in advance or bring a water bottle.
βœ“Explore all dining options on embarkation day before deciding.
βœ“Bring USB chargers for your devices.
βœ“Ride the Bolt roller coaster early in the cruise.
βœ“Skip extra-cost onboard activities that aren't worth it.
βœ“Plan your time in port ahead of time.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Water availability on embarkation day β€” Order a 12-pack of water in advance or bring a water bottle.
Long queues on embarkation day β€” Explore dining options before committing to one.
Missing out on unique experiences like the Bolt roller coaster β€” Ride it early in the cruise.
Spending money on extra activities that aren't worth it β€” Skip activities like Deal or No Deal if they seem overpriced.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I do differently on my first Carnival cruise?
QHow can I make my Carnival cruise vacation better?

Topics Covered

Dining Main2 Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife1Β½ Happy BaconExcursions1 Sad BaconPort DestinationΒ½ Sad BaconValue Pricing1 Happy BaconEmbarkation1Β½ Sad BaconService CrewΒ½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amber Cove1 Sad Bacon
Top: Shore excursion in Amber Cove
San JuanΒ½ Happy Bacon
St. MartinΒ½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

I had so much fun on my first-ever Carnival cruise that I am already looking forward to my next sailing onboard Carnival Vista. Since this was my first time on a new-to-me cruise line, it was certainly a learning experience. There are some things I wish I had done a little bit differently to make my vacation even better, but I am glad I can use this experience for future Carnival sailings. Saving money is not always better. Had I been willing to splurge on a few things, like a shore excursion in Amber Cove, dinner at Bonsai Teppanyaki, and water delivery to my stateroom on embarkation day, I think I would have had a better time. Of course, not all my lessons were about spending more money! Here are 11 things I wish I had done differently on my first Carnival cruise. Learn more about cruising: https://cruise.blog/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecruiseblog Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycruiseblog/ Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruise.blog