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How to make the most of being at home in-between your cruise ship contracts.

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the first few days when you come home are dead you don't want anything major planned within those first four days of being home

i'm bloody miserable absolutely miserable for the first week i was angry i was cranky i was sad

make sure you stagger your meetups with your friends you know don't meet all of your friends within the first three days of being home

it's beneficial to have a loose schedule in place to stop yourself getting bored so ironically you can enjoy your time at home more

Creator's Tips & Advice

Stagger meetups with friends to avoid having nothing to do
Create a loose schedule to structure your time at home
Schedule relaxation time to avoid feeling guilty
Make a pre-made list of activities for when you get bored

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Jet lag and tiredness after returning homeExpect to feel tired for the first week and allow your body to adjust
Feeling multiple emotions (happy, sad, angry) after leaving ship familyIt's normal to feel a mix of emotions; acknowledge and process them
Lack of schedule leading to boredom and overthinkingCreate a loose schedule to provide structure and reduce decision fatigue

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to adjust to being at home between cruise ship contracts
QHow to deal with jet lag and emotional changes after returning home
QHow to structure your time to avoid boredom and frustration

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