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3 Things You Should NEVER Do When You First Arrive on a Cruise Ship

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we go up to the pool deck we wear our bathing suits on board and we go and get our first drink at the much less crowded pool bar

we never wait to make dinner reservations so if we didn't already pre-book them online we go right to the restaurant or to the concierge

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Avoid the buffet on embarkation day and go to specialty dining or a less crowded area
✓Go to the pool deck for your first drink instead of the crowded atrium or lounge
✓Make dinner reservations immediately upon boarding if not pre-booked online

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Where to eat upon arrival — Avoid the buffet and go to specialty dining or a less crowded area
Where to get first drink — Go to the pool deck instead of the crowded atrium or lounge
Making dinner plans — Make reservations immediately upon boarding if not pre-booked online

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should you avoid doing when you first arrive on a cruise ship?
QHow can you have a smoother embarkation day?

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