The 21 EASILY Avoidable Cruise Mistakes You're Still Making!

Whether you are new to cruising or have sailed in the past, no one likes making cruise mistakes. So, to help those from making many of the common blunders we still see cruisers making on every trip, we put together this list of the 21 cruise mistakes to avoid so you can have a memorable cruise vacation. CRUISE MISTAKES TO AVOID 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Not Booking Early 1:25 Picking the Wrong Cruise Ship 2:38 Picking the Wrong Cabin 3:42 Not Knowing What’s Included 4:38 Not Making Pre-Cruise Purchases 5:55 Doing Online Check Late 6:55 Arriving on the Day of Your Cruise 7:45 Getting to Port at the Wrong Time 8:57 Forgetting Your Passport 9:28 Failing to Check Luggage 10:05 Forgetting a Carry-On 10:45 Packing Prohibited Items 12:05 Lacking Cash 12:56 Trying to Skip Muster 14:05 Overpacking 15:07 Dining at The Buffet 16:35 Missing the Ship 18:25 Getting Sunburned 18:55 Forgetting to Put Phone in Airplane Mode 19:52 Not Knowing the Daily Events 21:05 Forgetting About the Crew CRUISE MISTAKES TO AVOID In our latest video, we share several cruise mistakes to avoid. These rookie cruise mistakes can easily be overcome with some planning and foresight. From the start of the trip, you can ensure your cruise is smooth sailing by picking the correct cruise ship and cabin. Too often, travelers fail to select a cruise ship that matches their preferences. Ensure your ship has amenities you will use. Also, ensure that you opt for a cabin you will be comfortable in for the duration of the trip. When planning, don't make the rookie cruise mistake of not understanding what is covered in the cruise fare. On most contemporary cruise lines, only some onboard activities, dining, and entertainment are included and others could cost extra. Thus, you don't want to get sticker shock when some highly desired attractions are more expensive. Preparing for your cruise also means doing your online check-in ahead of time to get a preferable embarkation arrival appointment. You can stick to that appointment and don't arrive too early or too late. You don't want to wait outside for an hour, but you don't want to miss the ship either! Once onboard, don't try to skip the muster drill. Now, it is easier than ever to complete this mandatory safety briefing. Also, don't run straight to the buffet. Don't make the cruise mistake of thinking the buffet is the only place to eat. Often, several other complimentary dining options are available and are still all you can eat. Most likely, you are cruising to somewhere warm and tropical. So, pack sunscreen and use it! There is no excuse for getting sunburned on a Caribbean or Bahamas cruise. Pack at least SPF 30 (or higher) and apply it multiple times daily. You also need to ensure you put your cellphone in airplane mode so you don't rack up roaming charges while at sea. Even if you don't buy the internet, a cruise mistake to avoid is not signing on to the ship's intranet. You can use the cruise line's app without paying for a WiFi package. The app will list all of the daily activities, events, and hours of operation. Not knowing when events are taking place is a rookie cruise mistake you need to avoid! Finally, whatever you do, never forget about the crew. These hardworking staff members go above and beyond during your trip. Don't forget to recognize them during the voyage and when receiving the cruise line's survey! Despite what others say, we never recommend removing the mandatory gratuities. We even tip above and beyond this daily service charge. Subscribe to the Eat Sleep Cruise YouTube Channel if you love to travel and cruise the world! https://www.youtube.com/c/EatSleepCruise1 If you enjoy the video, please give it a BIG THUMBS UP! GET MORE CRUISE MISTAKE TIPS BACK ON THE BLOG: ttps://eatsleepcruise.com/avoid-these-cruise-mistakes TRENDING VIDEOS FROM EAT SLEEP CRUISE: 31 Cruise Embarkation Day Mistakes to Avoid: https://youtu.be/6MHk9_3YbmM We Tested 9 of the Newest Cruise Ships: https://youtu.be/XdoagV5JtMw 10 Best NEW Cruise Ships for 2023: https://youtu.be/hgh0yWQ_FwI 25 Expert Alaska Cruise Tips: https://youtu.be/wsQggXltN90 SUBSCRIBE to our channel above for the latest cruise tips, cruise reviews, packing guides, port guides, travel tips, and more. Join us on Social Media as we “Sea the World, One Port at a Time.” Instagram: https://instagram.com/EatSleepCruise Facebook: https://facebook.com/EatSleepCruise Twitter: https://twitter.com/EatSleepCruise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatsleepcruise Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/EatSleepCruise Royalty-Free Music Courtesy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Some Promotional Video Courtesy of respective cruise lines #cruisemistakes #cruisetips #cruise