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What to remember BEFORE you take your next cruise. Notes from the Cruise Staff!

Adventures with Cheryl
Adventures with Cheryl
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👁️ 164 views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 11:46
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I always fly in the day before I join the cruise and one of my favorite things to do is to research areas and things that I could go see that are very local to the hotel where I'm staying.

I suggest choosing a cabin that's midship close to the waterline so if you stayed the midship because the front of the ship tends to pick up some of those waves it has movement and the back of the ship also tends to have more movement.

Rest assure if you do not show up at that drill sometime right after the trill you'll hear your name probably on the loudspeaker saying attention mr. and mrs. Jones in Cabin Acapulco 31 please report to the Purser's office.

If there's something that you really really want to do maybe the the float trips in the float planes in Alaska or the helicopters those tend to sell out really really quickly and they're the more expensive.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Fly in the day before your cruise to avoid travel stress.
Exchange local currency before sailing for small purchases.
Read your cruise contract to understand upfront payments.
Choose a midship cabin near the waterline if prone to seasickness.
Attend the mandatory muster drill to avoid being paged.
Book shore excursions early to avoid sell-outs.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

SeasicknessChoose a midship cabin, use wristbands, peppermint oil, or green apples.
Missing the ship in portAlways keep ship time, not local port time, when ashore.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should passengers remember before taking a cruise?
QHow can I avoid travel stress on cruise day?
QWhat are the key safety and logistical tips for cruising?

Topics Covered

Safety Medical1 Happy BaconExcursions2 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity1½ Happy BaconCabin Interior1½ Happy BaconEmbarkation2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route1½ Happy BaconBooking Process2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Brisbane2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Koala bear sanctuary ($40)
St. Thomas1 Sad Bacon
Top: City tour
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Want to know what Onboard Cruise Staff members really wished every passenger would do BEFORE they board the ship? List of 10 things passengers should do before their next cruise....Through the eyes of the onboard Cruise Staff members.