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10 Mistakes Not to Make on Your First Cruise!

Fraser at Sea
Fraser at Sea
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👁️ 7K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 18:45
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First-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

when I took my first cruise I made some pretty big mistakes

I'm a huge believer in that there's a ship and a cruise line out there for everyone

so many firsttime Cruisers don't buy any packages before they cruise and then they end up paying so much extra

I'm a huge advocate of exploring a cruise port independently rather than going from the cruise ship on a bus

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Research cruise lines and ships to match your preferences before booking.
✓Choose a cabin type and location that suits your needs and budget.
✓Budget properly for onboard expenses, as costs can add up.
✓Consider independent port exploration instead of cruise line excursions to save money.
✓Bring motion sickness medication as a precaution.
✓Pack for the weather at all ports of call, not just embarkation.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Choosing the wrong cruise line or ship — Research what you want from your cruise and match it to the cruise line's offerings.
Not budgeting properly for onboard spending — Understand what's included and what's chargeable on your ship, and budget accordingly.
Not bringing motion sickness medication — Bring medication as a precaution, as it's cheap compared to the cruise cost.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common mistakes first-time cruisers make?
QHow can I choose the right cruise line and ship?
QHow should I budget for my cruise?
QWhat should I pack for a cruise?
QHow can I make my cruise experience better?

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#Cruise When I took my first cruise, I made some BIG mistakes. Now, multiple years down the line, I meet so many first time cruisers who seem to be making the same mistakes as I did. In this video, I'm sharing 10 mistakes that first time cruisers are still making, years after I first made these mistakes! Getting these things right will hopefully improve your cruise experience, and help you to have the best vacation onboard! For more cruise tips from my experience out 'at sea', just hit the SUBSCRIBE button and come along! If you enjoy this video, please also remember to hit the THUMBS UP button! Want to see more tips? Why not head over to this video, where I share with you why I'm happy to cruise in an Inside, or Interior, cabin? 10 Reasons to Book an INSIDE CABIN on a Cruise Ship https://youtu.be/q7y6tIMV8YE SUPPORT FRASER AT SEA - come and find me on the platforms below: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-SoYHDs8kBPwN9MSwSSew INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fraseratsea/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fraseratsea PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/FraseratSea FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/p/Fraser-at-Sea-61560127220226/ Would you like to support my channel? You can buy me a coffee here - thank you! https://buymeacoffee.com/fraseratsea Looking for my Amazon store? https://www.fraseratsea.com/buy-your-cruise-essentials Want to see even more? Head over to my website: https://www.fraseratsea.com/ #CruiseShip #CruiseLife #CruiseShips #CruiseTips #CruiseVacation #CruiseVlog #LivingOnCruiseShips #LuxuryLifestyle #Vlog