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10 BIG Mistakes Booking a Cruise - Wrong Ship; Wrong Ports; Wrong Activities; No Insurance!

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👁️ 864 views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 24:09
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

there are 10 big mistakes new Cruisers and even experienced Cruisers make when planning and then booking a cruise vacation

the first big mistake that I see a lot of people doing and we have all done it is picking the wrong cruise line for your traveling party

you absolutely want to add this to your booking either directly with the cruise line or through your travel advisor or a third party

make sure that your passport is up to date and it does not expire within six months of the end of your travel

Creator's Tips & Advice

Set a budget and evaluate the total value, not just the lowest price
Research the itinerary to understand tender ports, local laws, and port days vs sea days
Choose a stateroom based on noise, motion sickness, and deck plan location
Book travel insurance within 14 days of deposit for full coverage
Arrive at least one day before your cruise departure if flying

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Picking the wrong cruise line for your travel partyConsider who is traveling, age of party, interests, and activities catered to demographics
Not budgeting fully for all travel-related costsFactor in flights, pre-cruise hotels, parking, and local transportation
Traveling the day of the cruiseArrive at least one day before departure to avoid missing the cruise due to delays

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the biggest mistakes to avoid when booking a cruise?
QHow do I choose the right cruise line for my travel party?
QWhat should I consider when budgeting for a cruise?
QWhy is travel insurance important for cruises?

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Port Highlights

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New and Experienced Cruisers make big mistakes when planning and booking their next cruise! Don't make these mistakes! Watch this before you move forward with ANY cruise! Travel concerns, budget, best value, correct season and much more - learn from someone who has made all of these mistakes! #cruisereview #cruise #cruiseblogger #cruiseship #caribbean #alaska #celebritycruises #carnivalcruise #hollandamerica #royalcaribbean #cruiselife #norwegian Book your travel with me! email = contact@seemoresea.com See More Seas Travel, LLC phone = 888-202-0736 contact me for planning and booking of your next cruise vacation! US State Department Travel Advisories: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/ Related Videos Differences in all of the cruise market segments = https://youtu.be/Ww8MbqqLLWI Picking the best Stateroom = https://youtu.be/FuT3a07SoSg What's In Port = https://www.whatsinport.com/ Cruise Critic = https://www.cruisecritic.com/ Viator = https://www.viator.com/ TripAdvisor = https://www.tripadvisor.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:19 Wrong Cruise Line 04:19 Price as solo criteria 06:26 Wrong Season 08:50 Research Itinerary 12:12 Wrong Stateroom 13:47 Reviews & Feedback 15:26 Pre-cruise Budget 17:17 Same Day Travel 18:43 No Travel Insurance 21:27 Expired Passport 22:31 See More Seas Travel, LLC