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First Time Cruise Mistakes

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👁️ 10K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 15:54
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've made a few of these and a lot of people make these because the cruise lines try to get you to make these mistakes

for us personally we don't drink enough alcohol beverages or soda to even compensate for half of the cost of what uh the beverage package is

you will always get a better price if you book it beforehand than if you book it after you get on board

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Plan your drinks on board and decide between individual drinks or a drink package before boarding
✓Book shore excursions in advance as they often sell out
✓Reserve show space when you check in or book to avoid missing out
✓Figure out your dining options immediately upon boarding
✓Pre-purchase your internet package to save money and avoid lines
✓Make a plan for drinking water, such as bringing a refillable bottle or purchasing a water package

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Drink package value — Do the math to see if it's worthwhile for your consumption; most people don't drink enough to justify the cost.
Shore excursion planning — Book excursions in advance, especially for difficult destinations; for Caribbean ports, consider DIY options like taxis.
Missing shows — Reserve show space during check-in or booking to avoid sell-outs.
Dining options — Figure out dining immediately upon boarding to secure preferred times or tables.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common first-time cruise mistakes?
QIs the drink package worth it?
QHow to plan for shore excursions?
QHow to avoid missing shows on a cruise?
QWhat to do about dining on a cruise?

Topics Covered

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There are lots of first time cruise mistakes. We are here to share with you some of the top mistakes to avoid when going on your first cruise. We have made several of these in the past and we don't want others to make them too. Everything We Use: https://www.groundedlifetravel.com/everything-we-use-in-our-travels/ Our YouTube Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40