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Watch this before you book your first or next cruise!

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Generally speaking, you have two uh best windows for booking a cruise, and that's going to be either super early or super late.

If you can get a passport, get a passport.

Stay on the ship and take advantage of all the things that that cruise ship has to offer.

Do what you want on your cruise.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Book your cruise either super early or super late for the best deals.
โœ“Get a passport to make your trip smoother and faster.
โœ“Stay on the ship on port days you're not excited about to enjoy onboard activities.
โœ“Prepay gratuities for convenience and mention exceptional crew in surveys.
โœ“Be aware of add-ons and additional fees when pricing cruises.
โœ“Arrive at your departure port the day before your cruise to avoid travel issues.

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

Missing the boarding window due to travel delays โ€” Arrive at the departure port the day before your cruise.
Add-ons increasing the cruise cost โ€” Be diligent when pricing out cruises and aware of potential fees.
Excursions selling out quickly โ€” Book excursions as early as possible.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhen is the best time to book a cruise?
QShould I get a passport for cruising?
QWhat should I do on port days I'm not excited about?
QHow should I handle gratuities?
QWhat are add-ons and how should I manage them?

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Port Highlights

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CocoCay3 Happy Bacon
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Great hints for first time cruisers!