10 CRUISE TIPS EVEN EXPERIENCED CRUISERS FOLLOW

Name: 10 CRUISE TIPS EVEN EXPERIENCED CRUISERS FOLLOW
Uploaded: 2025-08-05T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 11 min 43 s
Channel: Don's Family Vacations

Don's Family Vacations

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👁️ 18K views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 11:43

Princess Cruises

Star Princess

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What This Creator Said

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Number one, a lot of people often overpack, and I mean overpack, to the point where they literally don't use over half the things in their suitcase.

If you're a very light sleeper, you don't want to be underneath the pool deck. You don't want to be near an elevator.

I don't tip for drinks because the cruise lines already include 18 to 21% gratuitity on my drink that I'm getting.

If you're spending a lot of money on your cruise, fly in a day before. It's far less stressful, far easier because so much can happen if you don't.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Avoid overpacking to save space and reduce stress.

✓Research deck plans to choose a cabin that suits your sleep and motion preferences.

✓Don't tip for drinks as gratuity is already included.

✓Put your phone on airplane mode to avoid satellite roaming charges.

✓Arrive at least one day before the ship sets sail to account for flight delays.

✓On embarkation day, explore alternative dining options instead of the crowded buffet.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overpacking and not using half the items in the suitcase. — Try not to overpack at all; only bring what you really need.

Booking a noisy or uncomfortable cabin. — Research deck plans and choose a cabin based on your sleep and motion preferences.

Missing the cruise due to flight delays. — Fly in at least one day before the ship sets sail.

High medical costs if something goes wrong on the cruise. — Have medical insurance to cover potential emergencies.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are essential cruise tips for both new and experienced cruisers?

QHow can I avoid common mistakes that make cruises stressful?

QWhat should I consider when booking a cruise cabin?

QHow can I save money and avoid unexpected charges on a cruise?

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10 CRUISE TIPS EVEN EXPERIENCED CRUISERS FOLLOW. There are cruise tips that just make your cruise a little easier. they can also save you money or even protect you if something happened on the cruise. here are 10 tips experienced cruisers still use. My Mailing Address is : Don's Family Vacations PMB #471 900 Greenbank road Unit 11E Nepean Ontario K2J 4P6 THE UPS STORE Group Cruises contact information STAR PRINCESS Dec 6th 2025 dterris@travelonly.com ENCHANTED PRINCESS May 26 2026 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXI8D72GDxDww2oE9DPoG7A/join