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Too Many First-Time Cruisers Still Get This Wrong

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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 2.4M views๐Ÿ“… 4 years agoโฑ๏ธ 17:03
What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

when i started cruising i made loads of mistakes and it saddens me that when i go cruising today i still meet so many first-time cruisers making those same mistakes that i did

i recommend all first-timers stick to one of the three most popular cruising regions the caribbean the mediterranean and alaska

get on the right cruise line and you'll love it get on the wrong cruise line and you'll hate your first cruise

if you have a cabin that is noisy or in the wrong location it can badly affect or even ruin your trip

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Choose a cruise line that matches your vacation preferences
โœ“Select a cabin surrounded by other cabins to avoid noise
โœ“Budget for onboard expenses beyond the fare
โœ“Book cruise line excursions for reassurance and ship waiting guarantee

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

Choosing the wrong cruise region or line โ€” Stick to popular regions and match cruise line to preferences
Noisy or poorly located cabin โ€” Choose a cabin surrounded by other cabins on all sides
Unexpected onboard expenses โ€” Focus on door-to-door cost and track fares for reductions
Port itinerary changes or cancellations โ€” Understand cruise contract terms and conditions

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the most important things first-time cruisers need to know?
QHow to choose the right cruise region and cruise line?
QHow to avoid common mistakes in cabin selection and budgeting?

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When I started cruising, I made many mistakes and on every cruise I go on I see first-time cruisers still making those very same mistakes I did on their first cruising vacation. This list of the 7 most important things every first-time cruise passenger must know and what to do should help! ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 85 cruises I have done to date. BUY MY CRUISE-THEMED T-SHIRTs โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”- Check out my T-Shirt range: http://bit.ly/TFTStore SUPPORT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Become a Channel Member and get perks: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/Join Become a Patron on Patreon and get perks: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers Make a donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=V9STJGYSEMGLJ Buy my book โ€œCruise Travelerโ€™s Handbook: USA Amazon https://amzn.to/2YVFmG4 and https://amzn.to/3tzIxBn UK Amazon https://amzn.to/3oXbzYc and https://amzn.to/3qawqIQ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” TikTok: @garybembridge Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers Instagram: http://www.instgram.com/garybembridge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge #FirstTimeCruiseTips #CruiseTips #CruisingTips 00:00 Start 00:31 Best First Cruise 01:36 Best First Cruise Line 07:18 Best First Cabin 09:02 Getting Best Cost 12:27 Best First Excursions 14:55 More First-Time Watch-Outs