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Cruise Mistakes You'll Never Make Again

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👁️ 41K views📅 8 years ago⏱️ 1:01:34
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

my number one was booking a cabin near an elevator number two packing uncomfortable shoes number three forgetting sunscreen

I am 13 was nine and it was my first cruise I didn't know you had to pay for the things in the fridge and I ate gummi bears

we forgot our passports at home we had to call my sister's boyfriend right before we got on the ship

not booking another Cruise Quade de Board said not bringing enough cash on the boat for gambling and off the boat tipping

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Fly in the day before your cruise, not the day of
✓Pack a jacket or shawl for chilly embarkation and disembarkation days, even in warm climates
✓Research ship accessibility if traveling with someone who has mobility issues
✓Book specialty dining and show reservations in advance on freestyle cruise lines
✓Avoid booking cruises during hurricane season if you cannot be flexible

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Over-planning and exhaustion — Relax and don't overdo it; you can learn from others' mistakes
Not knowing about paying for items in the fridge — Be aware that mini-bar items often incur charges
Assuming warm weather in the Caribbean and only packing short sleeves — Pack a hoodie or shawl for chilly days and evenings

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the most common cruise mistakes?
QHow can first-time cruisers avoid blunders?
QWhat should you pack for a Caribbean cruise?
QHow do you handle onboard expenses and credit cards?
QWhat are tips for traveling with kids on a cruise?

Topics Covered

Safety Medical1½ Sad BaconExcursions1 Sad BaconValue Pricing1 Sad BaconKids Family1½ Sad BaconBooking ProcessMeh

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Belize1½ Sad Bacon
Cabo San Lucas1½ Sad Bacon
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Cozumel2 Sad Bacon
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Join us for a livestream Monday night, October 23 at 6pm Pacific time. We shared our worst cruise blunders, now we want to hear yours. This video was sponsored by our friends at Cruiseline.com- check them out here! https://cruiseline.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=cttv The FIRST video in this series reviewed OUR worst cruise mistakes EVER: https://youtu.be/Y7gOGT3eURA