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11 GENIUS Cruise Tips I Wish I Knew Before I Sailed

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

after nearly 30 cruises you learn a thing or two about sailing that you don't learn on your first or second or even fifth cruise

the 5105 Rule and it helps with your cabin selection

you can book a package cancel it and then rebook it with zero penalty

the thermal pass gets you access to the ship Spa it comes with the hot tubs the heater loungers saas rainfall showers and way more

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Use the 5105 Rule for cabin selection: balcony for trips longer than 5 days, decks 10-15 for ideal location
✓Bring an old card or use a towel clip to avoid locking yourself out of your cabin
✓Book Royal Caribbean packages early and rebook if prices drop for a refund
✓Visit private islands early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds
✓Save money on private islands and spend on excursions in other ports
✓Order from the dining room menu for half-price steakhouse meals

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin selection and balcony value — Use the 5105 Rule: balcony for trips over 5 days, decks 10-15 for ideal location
Avoiding crowds on the ship and private islands — Visit private islands early morning or late afternoon; eat at non-buffet venues
Starting the cruise smoothly — Board late, complete muster drill immediately, and unpack right away

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to choose the best cabin location and type?
QHow to avoid locking yourself out of your cabin?
QHow to save money on Royal Caribbean packages?
QHow to avoid crowds on private islands and ships?
QHow to get the best value for food and spa on a cruise?

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After nearly 30 cruises, you learn a thing of two about sailing that you don't learn on your first... or second... or fifth cruise. And some of those things are genius-level moves that make your trip even better. That's why I'm sharing what I've learned with you right now so you can have a better cruise starting day one. From food to saving money to where to spend time on the ship, this is years worth of sailing distilled down into helpful cruise tips. Be sure to visit Cruzely.com for more on everything cruising! Love Cruzely? Join this channel to get access to exclusive perks (including a shout-out and some awesome swag)! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tX2T8Q9i82f2svmRQ56vQ/join