10 DO'S OF EMBARKATION DAY: HOW TO ENHANCE YOUR THE FIRST DAY OF YOUR CRUISE VACATION
Island Time
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👁️ 3K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 10:19
What This Creator Said
4 Happy Bacon
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Veteran Cruiser
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Creator's Key Takeaways
we are platinum we're on the upper tier of platinum on carnival we've cruised a lot of nights
stop for the pictures even if you take them yourself stop for the pictures
book spa experiences and dining experiences on embarkation day to get exactly what you want
make a list of things that you have never done before even if it's one or two things
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Find a bar or venue with happy hour to save money on drinks
✓Pack your carry-on bag with medications, documents, and essentials for the day
✓Go to a restaurant for lunch on embarkation day to avoid crowds
✓Take pictures of the ship and your room on embarkation day
✓Book spa and dining appointments on embarkation day
✓Take a dip in the pool or hot tub on embarkation day
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Drink package may not start immediately on embarkation day — Find a bar with happy hour or buy drinks individually, but check for hacks like Red Frog Pub
Forgetting important documents or comps for excursions and dining — Pack all essential documents and confirmations in your carry-on bag
Missing out on pictures of the ship and room — Stop to take pictures of the ship and your room on embarkation day
Questions This Creator Answers
QWhat should I do on embarkation day to enhance my cruise vacation?
QHow can I save money on drinks on embarkation day?
QWhat should I pack in my carry-on for embarkation day?
QWhere should I eat lunch on embarkation day?
QWhen should I book spa and dining appointments?
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Join us as Island Time shares 10 things to be sure and do on embarkation day! Be sure to check out out 10 don'ts video as well!