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10 First Cruise Tips - Sunday Sofatime ep. 35

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👁️ 5K views📅 8 years ago⏱️ 20:03
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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

take less clothes than you think you're gonna need

research your ports in advance so unless you're doing a transatlantic Cruise

check your onboard account everyday on most cruises you pay this big lump sum in advance

make sure you know about what the policies are for gratuities on the ship you're gonna be on

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take half the clothes you think you need
Research ports in advance
Check onboard account daily
Understand gratuity policies
Apply sunblock daily
Drink plenty of water

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Packing too many clothesTake half the clothes you think you need
Feeling ship movementModern ships have stabilizers; movement is slow and balanced
Missing the shipArrive at port the day before departure and be on time

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before my first cruise?
QHow do I pack for a cruise?
QHow do I manage money on a cruise?
QWhat documents do I need for a cruise?

Topics Covered

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