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11 tips for First Time Cruisers on a Budget - Watch before you Book Your Next Cruise - 4K

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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 476 views๐Ÿ“… 3 months agoโฑ๏ธ 12:44
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My wife and I just got off our 10th cruise and it was such an amazing time again.

We've done this more than 10 times and have had a great experience each time.

Cruising, in our opinion, is one of the most economical and fun vacations that you guys can take with your family.

We hope these tips help you and your family to get the most out of your next adventure.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Don't pay full price; look for budget cruises online with flexible dates.
โœ“Fly or drive in the day before your cruise to avoid missing the boat.
โœ“Book transfers from the airport or hotel to the cruise port in advance.
โœ“Book excursions online in advance to avoid lines and customize your experience.
โœ“Download the cruise ship app to book shows, spa appointments, and activities ahead of time.

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

Missing the boat due to travel delays โ€” Fly or drive in the day before the cruise to ensure timely arrival.
Excursion companies not getting back to the ship on time โ€” Book excursions online in advance; most companies ensure timely return.
High cost of drink packages โ€” Bring a bottle or two of wine on board instead of buying drinks on the ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can first-time cruisers save money on their cruise?
QWhat tips can help ensure a smooth cruise experience?
QHow can cruisers make the most of their vacation on a budget?

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Our family loves to Cruise and we've learned a few things over the past 10 years that have made for some great experiences and memories together. We've assembled a list of 11 tips for first time or early cruisers to help you get more from your cruise. We also have to do things on a budget so we hope some of these tips will help you save some money as well! Here's the Tips and the promised links. 1:43 - Tip 1 - Don't Pay Full Price! - look on line for budget cruises. Flexibility on Cruise Line, Ship, Departure Ports and Time can wind up saving you a bunch of money. Check out: www.vacationstogo.com for good deals and an easy way to search for Cruises. 3:15 - Tip 2 - Arrive to the Port City a Day before so you don't miss the ship. 3:39 - Tip 3 - Book your port transfers before so you save money and don't have to wait in lines for taxi's or Uber's 4:15 - Tip 4 - Book Excursions ahead of time. Check tripadvisor.com for reviews. 6:26 - Tip 5 - Make dining reservations ahead of time so you can catch all the shows and entertainment. 7:17 - Tip 6 - Download the Cruise Ship App. 8:09 - Tip 7 - Print boarding documents and luggage tags ahead of time. Consider using our luggage tag holders. Luggage Tag Holders: https://amzn.to/4a98wWD 8:50 - Tip 8 - Arrive Earlier on your Departure Day to enjoy more time on board. 9:41 - Tip 9 - Confirm Dining Times, Explore the Ship and finish the safety/muster drill. 10:31 - Tip 10 - Bring wine on board to save money. 11:30 - Tip 11 - Take advantage of shorter lines on ship activities by staying on the ship on a port day. Links: https://www.vacationstogo.com/ https://amzn.to/4a98wWD https://www.goport.com/how-snooze-and-cruise-packages-work Songs downloaded under license from soundstripe.com Thanks to Royal Caribbean for use of media by permission as an approved media contributor.