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Crew Member reveals the worst cruise mistakes not to make

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Creator's Key Takeaways

it's a big mistake to not pre-book activities and Specialty restaurants

consider you leave the beach at halfast 3 thinking you've got plenty of time but really you've got an hour's worth of traffic you need to get through

travel insurance should never be skipped whether you are going on a land holiday or a cruise

cabin location is going to play huge part in this so you want to be in the center of the ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

Prepay gratuities when booking to avoid a high bill at the end
Pre-book activities and specialty restaurants early to secure reservations
Return to the ship well before the all-aboard time to avoid missing departure
Purchase travel insurance for medical, luggage, and trip protection
Balance relaxation and adventure by booking a manageable number of shore excursions
Research ports of call before booking excursions

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not budgeting for extra expensesTreat the cruise as not all-inclusive and plan for add-ons
Overbooking shore excursionsBalance relaxation and adventure; book 3 excursions on a week-long cruise
SeasicknessChoose a cabin in the center of the ship and consider a room with a view

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common first-time cruise mistakes?
QHow can passengers avoid making these mistakes?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing1 Sad BaconService CrewMehBooking Process1½ Happy BaconPort Destination1 Happy BaconCabin Interior½ Happy BaconSafety Medical½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Marseilles
Marseille1½ Sad Bacon
Bahamas1½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Cruising is a unique and exciting way to travel because you can explore different places while enjoying the comforts of a floating resort. After spending the day ashore in places like St. Maarten, Skagway, and Mykonos, you return to the ship for a multi-course dinner in the dining room and lively entertainment. However, even the most seasoned travelers can make silly mistakes. One crew member, Lucy, took to YouTube to share common first-time mistakes she's witnessed passengers make. You can view the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ez_0zSZaJI Lucy began her career at 19 after finishing college working in the spa. Now, she works in the perfume/beauty store and loves it! She's completed contracts with cruise lines like Virgin Voyages, Royal Caribbean, and P&O. In the video, Lucy reveals 11 of the most common mistakes she’s observed from first-time cruisers and how to avoid them. Learn more about cruising: https://cruise.blog/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecruiseblog Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycruiseblog/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruise.blog