Surviving Your CRUISE: 9 Things I HATE About Cruising & How To Beat Them

Name: Surviving Your CRUISE: 9 Things I HATE About Cruising & How To Beat Them
Uploaded: 2024-08-18T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 12 min 17 s
Channel: Cruising Kat - Videos

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👁️ 62K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 12:17

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What This Creator Said

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Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

after 20 years of cruising I've encountered some common issues that can put a emper on your experience

the last day can really feel stressful with everybody rushing to get their breakfast to get the the security to get through the Customs

unsupervised kids can be a headache sometimes they're running through the hallways pushing all the elevator buttons

the pool deck is the ultimate place to soak up the sun read a book or sip on a cocktail you stroll up to the pool sun hat on ready to Lounge only to find every single chair is draped with a towel a book or a random flip-flop

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Pack a swimsuit in a carry-on and relax by the pool on the first day

✓Choose a later boarding time to avoid the initial crowds

✓Book a massage for early on the first day to relax while others fight crowds

✓Make sure travel documents are handy and organized for disembarkation

✓Prepay gratuities to avoid a huge bill at the end

✓Set a budget for onboard spending before you even set foot on a ship

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

First day crowds and chaos — Head to quieter areas, pack a swimsuit, choose later boarding, or book a massage

Last day stress — Organize documents, use self-assist departure, book rides in advance

Children behavior — Choose less family-focused cruise lines, avoid school holidays, opt for longer cruises

Chair hogs — Arrive early at the pool, explore other quiet spots on the ship

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the top things people hate about cruising?

QHow can you overcome common cruising issues?

QHow to handle the first day on a cruise?

QHow to manage the last day of a cruise?

QHow to deal with unsupervised children on a cruise?

Topics Covered

Embarkation2½ Sad BaconDisembarkation2 Sad BaconKids Family1½ Sad BaconPool Deck1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing2 Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness1 Sad BaconDining BuffetMeh

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YouTube Video Description↓

If you're like me, cruising is your absolute favorite way to vacation. But let's be real, it’s not all sunshine and tropical drinks. After 20 years of cruising, I’ve encountered some common issues that can put a damper on the experience. But don’t worry! Today, I’m here to share the top 9 things I hate about cruising and, more importantly, how you can overcome them so they don't ruin your vacation. And if you have any other advice on handling common cruising issues, make sure to leave a comment to help others enjoy their vacations more. 👉 A lot more content coming. Subscribe for more cruising tips and helpful info! 🛳️ 🛳️ 🛳️ See our current list of available reduced group rates for Icon Class and other ships - https://cruiseandtravelnetwork.com/ 🛳️ 🛳️ 🛳️ =========================== ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️ 0:00 - Things I Hate About Cruising 0:33 - Embarkation Day Tips 2:10 - Cruise Disembarkation Tips 3:23 - Unsupervised Kids 5:05 - Chair Hogs On Cruise Ships 6:09 - Misleading Cruise Prices And Sales 7:27 - Cruise Ship Gratuities 8:45 - Cruise Onboard Spending 9:45 - Sales Pressure On A Cruise 10:43 - Cruise Dining & Food ===========================