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5 Things That Always Surprise New Cruisers

Jayson Judson
Jayson Judson
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👁️ 92K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 0:58
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the casino and shops are closed in Port some new Cruisers don't understand the casino doesn't open until the ship is typically 3 Mi offshore

you may be double tipping if you're buying drinks spa treatments and Specialty dining there's already gratuities included in the price

Cruise cabins are small versus hotel rooms on average most hotel rooms are 400 ft and that's the size of a full Suite on a cruise ship

port days are shorter than advertised for example if you're in Port 8 to 5 most of the times you can get off the ship around 8:30 and All Aboard time is 4:30 not 5:00 p.m.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Be aware that casinos and shops are closed in port until the ship is offshore
✓Avoid double tipping by checking if gratuities are already included
✓Expect cruise cabins to be smaller than typical hotel rooms
✓Note that port days are often shorter than advertised with earlier all-aboard times
✓Prepare for potential land sickness after your cruise

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Casino and shop hours in port — Understand they are closed until ship is offshore, except in Bermuda
Tipping practices — Check if gratuities are included to avoid double tipping
Cabin size — Expect smaller cabins compared to hotel rooms
Port day length — Note that all-aboard times are earlier than advertised

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common surprises for new cruisers?
QHow do casino and shop hours work in port?
QAre gratuities included in cruise prices?
QHow do cruise cabin sizes compare to hotel rooms?
QWhat are the actual port day hours?

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