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5 Cruise Ship Embarkation Day Fails

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👁️ 3K views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 1:17
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Caribbean

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's so crowded that you can barely find a seat to sit down and enjoy your meal.

If you put this stuff in your checked luggage, it is not going to get there possibly until the evening of the first day.

This needs some time to get activated into your system, so take it at least an hour or two before the ship is scheduled to leave port.

If you get drunk before the ship even leaves port, there are documented cases of where the captain has left passengers behind.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Avoid going to your stateroom immediately unless announced ready.
✓Have lunch in the main dining room or other venues instead of the buffet.
✓Pack sunscreen and swimsuit in your carry-on luggage.
✓Take seasickness medication at least an hour before departure.
✓Avoid getting drunk before the ship leaves port.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing when staterooms are ready — Wait until announced that staterooms are ready before going to your cabin.
Where to eat lunch on embarkation day — Avoid the buffet; choose main dining room or other open venues.
Forgetting essential items in checked luggage — Pack sunscreen and swimsuit in carry-on for immediate pool access.
When to take seasickness medication — Take medication at least an hour before ship departure.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should you avoid on cruise ship embarkation day?
QHow can you have a better start to your cruise vacation?

Topics Covered

Embarkation1 Happy BaconDining Buffet2 Sad BaconPool Deck½ Happy BaconService Crew1½ Sad BaconSafety Medical2½ Sad Bacon
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