10 Simple Things That SHOCK First-Time Cruisers (and Some Veterans)

Name: 10 Simple Things That SHOCK First-Time Cruisers (and Some Veterans)
Uploaded: 2022-05-01T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 9 min 40 s
Channel: Cruzely.com
Description: Never taken a cruise? It's very different than any other vacation you've been on before. And that means even the simplest things can be a big surprise during your first trip. From how little time is spent in port to how many sales pitches you'll see, I cover 10 things that will shock you... despite them actually being pretty basic!

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👁️ 134K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 9:40

What This Creator Said

1 Happy Bacon

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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

about 30 to 40 percent of cruise line revenue it comes from spending on board by passengers

there are very few restrictions on the size of your luggage and how much you can bring

if you're on a cruise it's a good chance the person next to you is going to be in vacation mode as well

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Bring something warm for evenings, even in the Caribbean

✓Pack big or small; there are no baggage fees on cruises

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Spending too much time at sea instead of in port — Understand that a 7-day cruise with three ports may only have about 24 hours total in port

Getting lost on the ship — Recognize major landmarks like the pool deck to get your bearings

Constant sales pitches and advertising on board — Be aware that onboard spending is a major revenue source for cruise lines

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some surprising things about cruising for first-timers?

QHow much time do you actually spend in port on a cruise?

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Never taken a cruise? It's very different than any other vacation you've been on before. And that means even the simplest things can be a big surprise during your first trip. From how little time is spent in port to how many sales pitches you'll see, I cover 10 things that will shock you... despite them actually being pretty basic!