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5 Pre-Cruise Hacks You Must Know

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👁️ 1K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 1:23
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Creator's Key Takeaways

check your passport expiration date if it expires within 6 months of your cruise date you may want to renew it or you could be denied boarding

plan what you are going to pack ahead of time don't wing it you are going to need enough clothes for your entire cruise as there is no laundry on board

research your Port destinations there are many ways to save a ton of money on your excursions if you do them yourself

make sure you pre-book any packages that you are going to purchase or any excursions that you are going to purchase through the cruise line as these are much cheaper as much as 40% cheaper prior to the cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check passport expiration and renew if within 6 months of cruise date
Download cruise line app and update communication preferences
Plan packing ahead and bring enough clothes and essentials
Research port destinations and consider DIY excursions for savings
Pre-book packages and excursions through the cruise line for up to 40% savings

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Passport expirationRenew if expires within 6 months of cruise date to avoid being denied boarding
Packing enough clothesPlan ahead and bring enough clothes as there is no laundry on board
Cost of excursionsResearch and consider DIY excursions or book planned excursions with the cruise line for safety and savings

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I do before my cruise?
QHow can I save money on excursions?
QWhy is pre-booking important?

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