What Smart Cruisers Do the Moment They Board (Embarkation Day Tips!)
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The first few hours on board a cruise ship can either make or break your cruise.
Basically, we want to carve our own path because surprise surprise, if we follow the crowd, we're going to end up with the crowd.
Something to just avoid is guest services on embarcation day. Unless your room is on fire, avoid it.
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Hey sailors, Your first few hours on a cruise can make or break your entire trip. As a former crew member and now full-time cruiser, I’m sharing exactly what experienced cruisers do the moment they board, so you can skip the lines, book the best activities, and start your vacation the right way. In this video, I cover: ✅ Pre-cruise tips most people forget ✅ The biggest mistakes new cruisers make on day one ✅ What to do immediately after boarding ✅ Where to eat to avoid the buffet chaos ✅ Why the app, Wi-Fi, and time zone settings actually matter ✅ How to use my favourite travel agency, Cruises It, to get better deals and perks 🌊 I booked my Norwegian Aqua cruise through Cruises It, and they helped me save money, secure perks, and even adjusted my fare when the price dropped! → Book your cruise smarter: https://cruisingascrew.membercruises.com/home-page ✨ BONUS: Sign up for my weekly Smooth Sailing newsletter here: https://www.cruisingascrew.com/ It's packed with insider tips, stories from life at sea, and deals you won’t want to miss. Thank you for being here! BOOK A CRUISE! --------------------------- https://cruisingascrew.membercruises.com/home-page CHAPTERS ------------------- 0:00 INTRO 1:23 PRE-CRUISE MUST-DO'S 4:25 EMBARKING MUST-DO'S 8:04 OUTRO SUPPORT CRUISING AS CREW ------------------------------------------------- https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XYAC9YT5CC7WL WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS ----------------------------------------- The Perfect Cruise Ship CV Template https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/cv-template/ What To Pack For Your Cruise Ship Contract -Packing List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/packing-list/ Recruitment Agency List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/recruitment-agency-list/ How To Ace Your Cruise Ship Interview https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/ace-your-interview/ How To Have A Good Roommate On Cruise Ships https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/roommate-guidelines/ Getting Your Cruise Ship Paperwork https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/getting-your-paperwork/ What To Expect From Your First Week Onboard https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/first-week-onboard/ MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT ---------------------- How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching