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ESSENTIAL CRUISE TIPS AND TRICKS FOR YOUR FIRST CRUISE!

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Creator's Key Takeaways

after cruising for over 10 years together on 30 voyages we've learned a thing or two and are happy to share our insider secrets with you

we highly recommend using a travel agent these travel professionals will guide you through the process

give yourself enough travel time to and from them ship in case you encounter traffic severe weather or other travel delays

if you plan just to accent a beach or a pool why not just stay on board of the ship at a particular port of call

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Use a travel agent for first-time cruising
โœ“Check cruise line's prohibited items list before packing
โœ“Book shore excursions ahead of time
โœ“Fly down the day before your cruise to avoid delays
โœ“Arrive early on embarkation day and for shows
โœ“Complete must-do activities early in the cruise to avoid crowds

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling overwhelmed planning the first cruise โ€” Use a travel agent to guide you through the process
Missing the ship due to travel delays โ€” Fly down the day before your cruise and give yourself extra travel time
Not knowing ship terminology โ€” Learn basic terms like port, starboard, and ship time

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are essential tips for first-time cruisers?
QHow can I avoid common first-cruise mistakes?
QWhat should I know about booking and planning my first cruise?

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Subscribe to the Eat Sleep Cruise YouTube Channel if you love to travel and cruise the world! https://www.youtube.com/c/EatSleepCruise1?sub_confirmation=1 You might feel overwhelmed planning your first cruise. We can remember what it felt like cruising for the first time back in 2007 on Legends of the Seas. We have learned a thing or two over the past ten years. To help those preparing for their first trip, we have put together this top 15 Essential Tips for Your First Cruise. If you enjoy the video, please make sure to give it a BIG THUMBS UP! When getting reading for your first cruise, a little planning goes a long way. Using a travel agent and doing some initial research will help with many aspects of scheduling and booking your first cruise. Keep in mind that each cruise lineโ€™s policies and procedures are slightly different. So, you should speak with your travel agent, or review the cruise lineโ€™s websites for the latest updates. Once a cruise is booked, there are plenty of items you need to complete pre-cruise. It helps to book as soon as possible, as the earlier you reserve packages, show and dining reservations, and shore excursions, the more likely you could score a great deal. Packing is both a science and an art. Below, we have links to packing tips and suggestions for items you need to bring onboard, including the essentials we take on every trip! https://eatsleepcruise.com/2014/08/packing-with-the-princess-6-commonly-over-looked-household-items-that-will-come-in-handy-during-your-next-cruise/ Read our exclusive Top 15 Cruise Tips for Your First Cruise back on the blog: https://eatsleepcruise.com/2017/10/top-15-first-time-cruise-tips/ Get more Cruise Tips for Sailing on the Worldโ€™s Largest Cruise Ships https://youtu.be/wmr5P9pOGLY Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel above to get the latest cruise tips, cruise reviews, packing guides, port guides, travel tips, and more. Join us on Social Media as we โ€œSea the World, One Port at a Time.โ€ Instagram: https://instagram.com/EatSleepCruise Facebook: https://facebook.com/EatSleepCruise Twitter: https://twitter.com/EatSleepCruise Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/EatSleepCruise Some promotional video Courtesy of Royal Caribbean International Some promotional video Courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line Some promotional video Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises Some promotional video Courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line Royalty Free Music Courtesy: https://www.bensound.com #FirstTimeCruiser #CruiseTips #FirstCruiseTips