15+ Most Important FIRST TIME Cruise Tips & How to Plan Ahead

We give you some the most important cruise tips, tricks and cruise hacks to make sure your first cruise is perfect. These first time cruiser hacks will get you started on any of the major cruise lines from Royal Caribbean to Princess to Norwegian. A cruise vacation is different than any other vacation you've taken before. From how to check in, when to book flights, what to do and how to pay for things onboard. It doesn't matter if you are cruising with NCL, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess or Disney Cruise Line, they all have the same basic requirements. After hundreds of days on ships, we've come up with the top 15 tips to help you plan your cruise so that you get it started right! It's not just about the room, the ship or itinerary you pick but what you know in advance, packages, packing and learning the cruise line app. This is just the tip of the iceberg, subscribe to us for more Tips and Tricks that experienced cruisers follow! RECOMMENDED RESOURCES, PRODUCTS & LINKS _____________________________ Please note unless otherwise noted, my videos are not sponsored either by the brands depicted or by other brands unrelated to the video. DISCLOSURE - The links below are affiliate links, meaning that I will make a small commission on purchases you make through these links at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn this commission from qualifying purchases using the links listed below. I have used most, if not all of these items or had direct feedback from someone who has used them. Thank you for supporting the channel! CRUISE & TRAVEL ESSENTIALS: Luggage Scale - https://amzn.to/48HPfcb Portable Power Bank - https://amzn.to/431YiTM Universal Charging Cable - https://amzn.to/49QjRcw 5 Pack 10' Apple Lightning Cable (USB A) - https://amzn.to/3wFvSmF 2 Pack 10' Apple Lightning Cable (USB C) - https://amzn.to/4c4lF3a 5 Pack Aluminium Luggage Tags (Multicolour) = https://amzn.to/3wHIdqx 6 Pack Magnetic Hooks - https://amzn.to/48Ijhwn Power Bar with USB Charging (5') Approved for Cruise use - https://amzn.to/3IoCmZC Universal Travel Power Adapter - https://amzn.to/3uVKr52 Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch - https://amzn.to/3V4XBav Windproof Travel Umbrella - https://amzn.to/3V4Ny57 Osprey Ultralight Packable Daypack - https://amzn.to/3uZsId2 Cable Organizer Bag - https://amzn.to/3V51CM6 Medicine Organizer - https://amzn.to/4c0kj9O Laundry Bags - https://amzn.to/3T1rwxz Cressi Mask & Snorkel Set - https://amzn.to/3v7Gb2e MOBILE WORK: InnoView 15.8" Portable Monitor - https://amzn.to/4c2wVgt Logitech M330 Silent Wireless Mouse - https://amzn.to/4a0Lxvk Apple AirPods Pro (Noise Cancelling!) - https://amzn.to/48IYjgN DJI Pocket 2 3 Axis Stabilized Camera - https://amzn.to/3P2zMft SanDisk microSD 128GB - https://amzn.to/3wQhB6s ------------------------------------- Travel Related Business Inquiries and/or media: Please contact Andrew at andrew@tidalhorizons.com ------------------------------------- Note: While I'm happy to try and answer specific questions in the comment sections, I cannot help with travel planning through this channel. ------------------------------------- BIOGRAPHY My name is Andrew I live in Ontario, Canada with my wife and four boys. I have been an avid traveller all my life, something that we have instilled in our kids. In addition to my channel, I am a working travel consultant with one of the largest providers of cruise travel in North America. Please note: I do not sell travel through the "Tidal Horizons - Cruise & Travel" public channel, my videos are for informational and entertainment purposes only. The purpose of this channel is to share my knowledge and passion for travel with you, learn from your comments and engage with you as a community.