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5 Things You Must Do If You Self-book Excursions - Livestream

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

most of the time we book our own excursions now and it does take a little bit of confidence and some preparation and some really good research

booking on your own is almost always going to be cheaper number two it is almost always going to be less crowded at number three you just have more freedom and choice

the advantages to booking through the Cruise Line is you are a hundred percent absolutely and totally always guaranteed if you booked through the Cruise Line to be brought back to the ship in time

make sure that you very carefully read your newsletter that's left in your stateroom the night before so that you understand the difference between ship time and Shore time

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get something in writing from the tour provider confirming meeting place, departure time, and emergency contact.
βœ“Confirm your tour one to two days before your cruise.
βœ“Carefully read your stateroom newsletter to understand ship time vs. shore time.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of booking excursions outside the cruise line β€” It can be done with confidence, preparation, and research; most providers are motivated to get you back on time.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the benefits of self-booking excursions vs. booking through the cruise line?
QHow can I ensure a self-booked excursion provider is reputable and not a scam?
QWhat should I do if my cruise itinerary changes and I have a self-booked excursion?
QHow do I handle tipping for self-booked excursions?

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Cozumel3 Happy Bacon
Top: Mr. Sancho's
Jamaica2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Blue Hole
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YouTube Video Description↓

Hey cruisers! Welcome to Vlogtoberfest 2018, our month-long daily vlogging event. Today, we're sharing 5 things you MUST do if you self-book excursions. Are you afraid to book excursions outside the cruise line? We were too, until we discovered that they can be less crowded and less expensive! We'll share some tips to give you the confidence you need to safely and confidently book your own shore day activities so you can save money AND get back to the ship on time. Come have some fun with us, and find out how to book your own cruise excursions without worry. The cinch sak giveaway seen in today's livestream was from: Thirty One Website- https://www.mythirtyone.com/us/en/1987782 Thirty One Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/557326767959430/ Social Media & Website Links: Website: http://www.cruisetipstv.com http://www.cruisetipstv.com/whats-your-cruise-personality/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisetipstv https://shop.spreadshirt.com/CruiseTipsTV Social Media Links: https://www.youtube.com/CruiseTipsTV https://www.instagram.com/cruisetipstv/ https://twitter.com/cruisetipstv/ https://www.facebook.com/CruiseTipsTV/ https://www.pinterest.com/Cruisetipstv/ Affiliate Links: We receive a small percentage from purchases made from affiliate links that may be contained in this description. This does not affect the amount you pay in any way.