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Top 10 Tips for a Better Cruise

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πŸ‘οΈ 33K viewsπŸ“… 6 years ago⏱️ 11:10
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

don't put your luggage tags on before you fly many airlines will take them out because the barcodes on them will interfere with the barcode readers they have in their automated system

if the buffets still open you can go up to the buffet make some plates bring it down to your room and eat it there and no one will say a word

you can always ask them for the drink of the day in a regular glass and it'll come much cheaper because you're not paying for the souvenir Cup

if you're a person who thinks they're going to use that a lot and maybe look at the actual spa classes of the cruise ships you're going to because you could end up saving a few hundred dollars

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Wait to attach luggage tags until after flying to avoid interference with airport scanners
βœ“Bring buffet food back to your room to avoid room service delivery charges
βœ“Ask for drinks of the day in regular glasses instead of souvenir cups to save money
βœ“Book an aqua class stateroom if you plan to use the thermal suite daily to save money
βœ“Use spa showers when sharing a cabin with multiple people to avoid bathroom lines
βœ“Get free snacks and treats at specialty coffee shops instead of paying for specialty coffees

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Losing luggage tags during air travel β€” Don't attach tags before flying; wait until after landing or from your hotel room
High costs of room service and drinks β€” Use buffet for late-night eating and ask for drinks in regular glasses instead of souvenir cups
Uncomfortable beds in strange rooms β€” Request mattress toppers, extra bedding, or pillow exchanges from your steward
Not liking food options in main dining room β€” Ask stewards for off-menu items or return food without hesitation; check menus in advance

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I avoid losing my luggage tags while flying to my cruise?
QHow can I save money on room service?
QHow can I save money on drinks on a cruise?
QHow can I save money on spa access?
QHow can I avoid bathroom lines in a crowded cabin?

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Top 10 Tips for a Better Cruise. Some of these cruise tips a lot of people don;t even think of. However you may find these small tips can make the cruise better, cheaper, or just more enjoyable. Check out these top 10 tips for a better cruise. Need to contact me with questions or to book a cruise? You can email me at dterris@travelonly.com or check out my website at dterris.travelonly.com Looking for information on out group cruise? Email me at dterris@travelonly.com check out some of these other video's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4rzWo7eV0M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObYDH-VS0oY