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First Time Cruisers: Must Know Tips for an Epic Adventure!

Wandering Hewitts
Wandering Hewitts
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Creator's Key Takeaways

After being on many cruises, we've learned some key tips that firsttime cruisers or even returning cruisers should consider to make the best of your well-earned vacation.

Tip number one, book your packages ahead of time to get a discount.

Tip number three. Being on time is not optional.

Tip number four, passports are better than birth certificates.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Book packages ahead of time to get a discount
โœ“Do the math before booking all you can drink packages
โœ“Arrive to your port city early for stress-free embarkation
โœ“Use passports instead of birth certificates for travel
โœ“Bring cash for ports and gambling, but use room card for most purchases
โœ“Use main dining room for breakfast and lunch to avoid crowds

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

What to pack โ€” Pack individual neutral color clothing pieces that can be mixed and match, limit swimsuits to one or two
Documentation issues โ€” Use passports instead of birth certificates for easier customs and boarding
Roaming charges โ€” Turn phone to airplane mode and use ship's Wi-Fi to avoid huge bills

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to expect when arriving at port
QWhat to pack for a cruise
QHow to save money on cruise add-ons
QHow to avoid roaming charges on cell phones
QWhat documentation is best for cruise travel

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Are you a first time cruiser? These tips & MUST DO's for first time cruisers will help you have an amazing first cruise aboard Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, Disney Cruises, Celebrity, NCL, Virgin and more! These are no nonsense tips for first timers and we explain everything you need to do to have a trouble free cruise, so join us and learn about how to make your cruise the best it can be! Be sure to check out our other Cruise Videos in our playlist here! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYHnp2zo4PNcAVoUs10jKajskBcMxws8q If youโ€™ve enjoyed this video please give it a ๐Ÿ‘ ! If you are new to our channel, please Subscribe and ring the notification ๐Ÿ”” for all of our upcoming videos! Visit our Amazon Storefront to shop all our favorite cruise essentials and gear up for your next adventure at sea! https://www.amazon.com/shop/wanderinghewitts Disclosure: As Amazon associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. Email us for any questions or Inquires: WanderingHewitts@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“ธ Follow Us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/wanderinghewitts Follow Us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/WanderingHewitts/ Support our Channel! https://venmo.com/u/wanderinghewitts Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:43 When to Book Packages 01:34 Drink Packages 05:10 Being on Time 06:33 Passport vs Birth Certificate 08:26 Cash vs Card 10:00 Dining Room Vs Buffet 11:09 Cell Phone Do's & Don'ts 13:24 What to Pack (or not pack) 15:30 Outro **DISCLAIMER:** The WanderingHewitts Channel is for entertainment purposes only. Use of the information within the video, post, or comments is to your own risk. Wandering Hewitts has no affiliation to/with any Cruise Line in any way. WanderingHewitts is not a Travel Agent or Travel Representative, and therefore no commentary made within the video, post, or comments should be taken as formal advice or as factual information. All Video is the sole property of Wandering Hewitts and cannot be used without permission. #cruise #carnivalcruise #royalcaribbean