30 Cruise Embarkation Mistakes You MUST Avoid
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there are a few things as exciting as Cruise embarkation day the boarding day and the time leading up to it is also where some of the biggest cruise mistakes can occur
Kelly and I on multiple cruises we have wanted to do a certain specialty dining or a certain Excursion we decided once we were on the cruise and guess what we couldn't do it because it was already booked up
the first mistake is not doing your online check-in as early as possible
mistake number 30 would be getting frustrated with the chaos of Maine dining on the first night of the cruise
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Are you going on a cruise? Are you looking for cruise tips on how to make boarding day a success? This is the video for you! In this video I share with you 30 mistakes that are made on cruise embarkation day along with the cruise tips on how to avoid them. Our FREE CRUISE PLANNING GUIDE: https://thetravelscouts.ck.page/b88b9e9648 Our FREE MARDI GRAS CABIN PLANNING GUIDE: https://thetravelscouts.ck.page/ce34315768 Let us HELP YOU BOOK YOUR NEXT CRUISE! Email us at thetravelscouts@gmail.com 🚢Get ready for your next cruise!🚢 Get some awesome CRUISE MERCH: https://amzn.to/3d6HnaN Check out our CRUISE NICE TO HAVES LIST: https://amzn.to/3vQzso1 👦A little about us!👧 Hi! We are Jason and Kellie! We've been married 23 years. We have four awesome children! We were both Army officers! We love Jesus! And, we love life! Travelling the world is what we do! One of the best ways to do that is by ship! Our passion is to give you the best tips, tours, and money saving techniques available! We hope you will subscribe and take the journey with us! 💙Let's be friends!💙 FACEBOOK PRIVATE GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelandcruise FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thetravelscouts/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelscoutsofficial 😎Let us help you book your next cruise😎 Email us for more information: TheTravelScouts@gmail.com or visit www.thetravelscouts.com Cruise Boarding Day Tips 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Do online check-in as early as possible 01:36 Make sure you have all needed documents 02:15 Shop for needed flights, hotels and parking 02:38 Pre-book everything you know you want 03:26 Fill out the health questionnaire before the cruise 03:41 Download your cruise line's app 03:54 Make sure you don't pack a prohibited item 04:20 Put your cruise line luggage tags on your luggage 04:53 Plan transportation to arrive at port early 05:25 Arrive at your check-in time 05:49 Drop off luggage with porters 06:43 Do not leave travel documents in your luggage 07:06 Pack your carry-on bag wisely 07:31 Keep your carry-on bag light 07:59 Make specialty dining reservations as soon as you board 09:08 Do a good cabin check 09:39 Put your valuables in the safe 10:04 Complete the muster drill 10:29 Check out your main dining reservations 11:00 Communicate any special dietary needs 11:23 Enjoy a good lunch 11:44 Connect to cruise line Wi-Fi 12:13 Pre-book your entertainment 12:41 Check out the day's schedule 12:59 Set the time zone manually on your phone 13:17 Put phone in airplane mode 13:30 Sign up your kids for kid's clubs 13:51 Do not go to Guest Services 14:21 Go to the sail away party 14:39 Avoid the frustration with main dining #cruisetips