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YOUR FIRST CARNIVAL CRUISE! Everything you need to know.

Cruise Crazed Fam
Cruise Crazed Fam
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👁️ 11K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 32:24
What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Occasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I have done six kind Cruisers so far they are my favorite Cruise Lines

your first cruise is going to be your best cruise let me tell you because those memories will live on with you forever

make sure you do get travel insurance otherwise you're going to be willing to cover the costs

the sailway is the Big Deck party which is celebrating that you're leaving this is my favorite part of a cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

Download the Carnival Hub app as soon as you book
Keep an eye on prices after booking; they can be reduced before final payment
Get travel insurance for all cruises, even domestic ones
Load cash onto your sail card on embarkation day to avoid credit card holds

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overwhelm on embarkation dayGo in with an open mind, it's normal not to know where to go
Not knowing what to expectWatch this video and use the Carnival Hub app for information
Cost of internet and drinksPre-book packages and consider taking your own soft drinks and wine

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat do I need to do after booking my first Carnival cruise?
QHow does pricing and price protection work?
QWhat are the theme nights and dress codes?
QHow does the Carnival Hub app work?
QWhat internet and drink packages are available?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

If you have booked or are looking to book your first Carnival cruise, you probably have a lot of questions and I have attempted to answer as many of those questions as possible so that you can get back to the excitement of cruise preparation.