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10 Mistakes New Cruisers Make

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I always just bring one jacket usually a jean jacket or a sweater or a long sleeve button up just one and just have it with you because especially in the main dining room some of the entertainment venues it gets really really uncomfortably cold

I do sometimes fly in the same day as my cruise now there are some conditions to that I have a whole video about it but if you're a newbie Cruiser trust me don't do it

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Only bring max four pairs of shoes
โœ“Arrive a day early for your cruise to avoid stress
โœ“Plan ahead for port days to maximize your experience
โœ“Check the ship's deck plan to find hidden gems
โœ“Set a daily budget and check your stateroom account daily
โœ“Pace yourself with the drink package to avoid overindulgence

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overpacking โ€” Be disciplined with your shoes and only bring what you need
Flying in the same day as the cruise โ€” Don't do it; arrive a day early to avoid stress and delays
Not planning ahead for port days โ€” Research ports and book excursions in advance to maximize your time
Overspending โ€” Set a daily budget and check your stateroom account daily

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the biggest mistakes new cruisers make?
QHow can new cruisers avoid overpacking?
QWhy should you not fly in the same day as your cruise?
QHow can you make the most of port days?
QWhy is it important to review the ship's deck plan?

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In this episode, we'll take a look at the 10 biggest mistakes new cruisers make and how to avoid them. Avoid these common cruise mistakes: 00:00 Introduction: What Are the Biggest Cruise Mistakes? 00:15 1. How to not overpack for a cruise 05:19 2. Flying in the same day as your cruise 07:49 3. Planning ahead for port days 09:23 4. Reviewing the cruise ship deck plan 10:39 5. How to not overspend on a cruise 12:23 6. Overindulging in the cruise ship drink package 13:50 7. Notifying your bank of international travel 14:52 8. Researching on-board cruise ship food options 16:29 9. Roaming charges on a cruise 18:13 10. Booking independent cruise excursions ------------------------------------------------ PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS ๐Ÿ›ณ Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop ๐Ÿ›ณ Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent ๐Ÿ›ณ Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card ๐Ÿ›ณ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book ๐Ÿ›ณ Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ ๐Ÿ›ณ Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe ๐Ÿ›ณ Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: / professormelissa Facebook: / profmelissacruises Instagram: / dr_melissa_newman ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. โ™ฅ๏ธ