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10 Mistakes New Cruisers Make

Professor Melissa
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👁️ 134K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 19:47
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I always just bring one jacket usually a jean jacket or a sweater or a long sleeve button up just one and just have it with you because especially in the main dining room some of the entertainment venues it gets really really uncomfortably cold

I do sometimes fly in the same day as my cruise now there are some conditions to that I have a whole video about it but if you're a newbie Cruiser trust me don't do it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Only bring max four pairs of shoes
Arrive a day early for your cruise to avoid stress
Plan ahead for port days to maximize your experience
Check the ship's deck plan to find hidden gems
Set a daily budget and check your stateroom account daily
Pace yourself with the drink package to avoid overindulgence

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

OverpackingBe disciplined with your shoes and only bring what you need
Flying in the same day as the cruiseDon't do it; arrive a day early to avoid stress and delays
Not planning ahead for port daysResearch ports and book excursions in advance to maximize your time
OverspendingSet a daily budget and check your stateroom 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 make the most of port days?
QWhy is it important to review the ship's deck plan?

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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. ♥️