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5 Things They Won't Tell You About Your Next Cruise Vacation

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👁️ 797 views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 0:58
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Creator's Key Takeaways

make sure you plan and board early some people said they are alarms for midnight on the day that you'll be allowed to check in so you can get an early boarding time

book your preferred dining time some Cruise Lines will let you do this in advance others will assign a time for you but that time is not set in stone

get situated look around the ship get familiar with your surroundings activate your packages if you have an internet package sign up and get your devices online

check out the water slides and water park you may need to register in order to use the water slides this can be done on the first day

Creator's Tips & Advice

Plan and board early to get an early boarding time
Book your preferred dining time in advance or change it at customer service
Get familiar with the ship and activate internet or drink packages
Register for water slides on the first day to avoid hassle
Scope out your spot for chairs early on sea days

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting an early boarding timeSet an alarm for midnight on the day check-in opens
Dining time not being set in stoneGo to customer service to change your assigned time
Registering for water slidesDo it on the first day to carry through the entire cruise

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the five things they won't tell you about your next cruise vacation?

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