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10 Mistakes New Cruisers Make

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👁️ 136K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 19:47
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the cruise ship will not wait for you if you are not there it is gone it doesn't matter if your flight got canceled or delayed that Cruise Line doesn't care it's going to leave without you

Creator's Tips & Advice

Only bring max four pairs of shoes
Arrive a day early for your cruise to avoid stress
Check your stateroom account daily to manage your budget
Put your phone in airplane mode to avoid roaming fees
Book independent excursions for cheaper and more flexible options

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

OverpackingBe disciplined with shoes; bring only what you need
Flying same day as cruiseArrive a day early to avoid stress and delays
Not planning port daysResearch ports and book excursions in advance
OverspendingSet a daily budget and check your account daily

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the biggest mistakes new cruisers make?
QHow can new cruisers avoid overpacking?
QWhy should you not fly in the same day as your cruise?
QHow can you avoid overspending on a cruise?
QWhat should you do to avoid phone roaming fees on a cruise?

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YouTube Video Description

In this episode, we'll take a look at the 10 biggest mistakes new cruisers make and how to avoid them. Avoid these common cruise mistakes: 00:00 Introduction: What Are the Biggest Cruise Mistakes? 00:15 1. How to not overpack for a cruise 05:19 2. Flying in the same day as your cruise 07:49 3. Planning ahead for port days 09:23 4. Reviewing the cruise ship deck plan 10:39 5. How to not overspend on a cruise 12:23 6. Overindulging in the cruise ship drink package 13:50 7. Notifying your bank of international travel 14:52 8. Researching on-board cruise ship food options 16:29 9. Roaming charges on a cruise 18:13 10. Booking independent cruise excursions ------------------------------------------------ PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: / professormelissa Facebook: / profmelissacruises Instagram: / dr_melissa_newman ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️