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11 things I wish I knew before my first Carnival cruise

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Caribbean Β· 7 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I had never stepped foot on a Carnival ship proud of my crew on board Carnival celebration and I honestly wasn't quite sure of what to expect

I actually saw some people wearing athleisure clothing to dinner and one girl even wore bed slippers

I was a little hesitant about Carnival's food because I had only heard pretty negative things about it however once I was on board I was surprised by just how delicious everything really was

I love that I could check in for dinner through Carnival's mobile app

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Evaluate all dining options before making decisions to avoid long waits
βœ“Get to the Leo deck early for the sailaway party to secure a good spot
βœ“Print your boarding pass as required by Carnival, not download to phone
βœ“Ride Bolt as soon as possible to avoid weather-related closures
βœ“Line up for entertainment at least 30 minutes before the event

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Packing for formal nights β€” Pack casual outfits as the vibe is more casual than expected
Overwhelm with dining options β€” Evaluate all complimentary options before choosing
Stress of embarkation day β€” Print boarding pass and use app for dinner check-in

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before my first Carnival cruise?
QHow does Carnival's dining experience compare to Royal Caribbean?
QWhat are the best tips for first-time Carnival cruisers?

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YouTube Video Description↓

Having sailed on over a dozen cruises, I would not consider myself a novice cruiser. If you were to ask me about anything about a Royal Caribbean ship, I'd probably know the answer. Just a few weeks ago, however, Carnival felt like a foreign language to me. I had never stepped foot on a Carnival ship prior to my recent sailing onboard Carnival Celebration, and I was not quite sure what to expect. Oftentimes, new cruisers have a lot of trepidation and anxiety about their upcoming sailing, and I was surely part of this group when I showed up at Miami's Terminal F on embarkation day. Here are 11 things I wish I knew before my first Carnival cruise. Read more: https://cruise.blog/