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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Cruise

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👁️ 81K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 18:26
What This Creator Said
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First-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I wish I would have known before Cru was definitely how big the ships actually were

one thing we didn't realize on our first cruise is gratuity

you can book excursions outside the cruise line also you don't have to do an excursion in each port

don't miss the shows because we typically I think the first cruise we went on was it late dining

Creator's Tips & Advice

Don't overpack for a cruise
Book excursions outside the cruise line if you want
Don't miss the shows on the ship
Bring a watch to track ship time
Order whatever you want in the dining room

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship size and claustrophobiaShips are massive and feel grandiose; there's no claustrophobic feeling.
OverpackingYou'll mostly be in swimwear on sea days; pack light.
Missing shows due to dining scheduleManage dining times to attend shows; consider anytime dining.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before my first cruise?
QHow can I save money on a cruise?
QWhat are common mistakes first-time cruisers make?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

10 things I wish I knew before cruising 1. Ship is way bigger than expected 2. Gratuity 3. You can book excursions outside the cruise line also you don’t have to do an excursion in each port 4. How incredible a cruise vacation is, so much different than land 5. Sometime the rate can be adjusted 6. There are specials on the first day (free wine in steakhouse $ deals in spa) 7. Don’t miss the shows! 8. Don’t overpack! 9. You cell phone may night have the correct time! Bring a watch!! 10. Order what you want! Bonus... don’t drink the red tequila in Mexico Please SUBSCRIBE, Comment, Like, Share & Follow! Get to know our family and come along with us on our vacations... Check out our weekly Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday vlogs! And sometimes extras too :) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EECCTravels Also find us at: EECC Travels Website: http://eecctravels.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eecctravels/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eecctravels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EECC-Travels-1009605565772250/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/eecctravels/ Email: eecctravels@gmail.com Snail Mail: PO Box 12192, Alexandria, LA 71315 Primary camera is a Canon Powershot G7X Mark II Secondary camera is a Sony Handycam HDX Waterproof camera is a GoPro Hero (basic)