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Things we wished we'd known on our first Carnival cruise.

Journeys with Jacki and Jay
Journeys with Jacki and Jay
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Creator's Key Takeaways

our very first trip we actually left Ballarat at 3am in the morning we got to Melbourne we flew to Sydney we arrived in Sydney we're all a bit tired and flustered

I got so lost on The Legend I actually didn't know whether I was Arthur or Martha and didn't know where I was going

take every one of them and then go and find your photos it's bloody hilarious and you might just find a photo that you really really love

don't be fooled into thinking you can only have breakfast and lunch on the Lido deck at the buffet the main dining room is open for breakfast every morning

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Arrive at the port relaxed by flying to Sydney the day before and enjoying a day there.
✓Pick the earliest possible check-in time to get on the ship and enjoy lunch and cocktails.
✓Unpack your luggage as soon as your cabin is ready, even if not all bags have arrived.
✓Check out the shops on the first day and watch for sales throughout the cruise.
✓Take every photo opportunity and then view your photos for a fun experience.
✓Use the main dining room for breakfast and sea day brunch, booking via the Carnival Hub app.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin not ready upon embarkation — Wait until about 1:30 PM, then find your cabin and unpack what you have.
Luggage not arriving with you — That's okay, unpack what you've got and pop your suitcase under the bed.
Not knowing the ship layout — Spend time wandering the ship with a cocktail to get familiar.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to avoid mistakes on a first Carnival cruise?
QWhat should first-time cruisers know about embarkation and cabin readiness?
QHow to make the most of onboard activities and dining options?

Topics Covered

Embarkation2½ Happy BaconDining Buffet1½ Happy BaconService Crew1 Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3 Happy BaconShip Condition1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Sydney2½ Happy Bacon
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Tips for first time cruisers. Avoid making the mistakes we made on our virgin Carnival cruise.