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11 things I wish I knew before my first Carnival cruise

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Caribbean · 7 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I had never stepped foot on a Carnival ship proud of my crew on board Carnival celebration and I honestly wasn't quite sure of what to expect

I actually saw some people wearing athleisure clothing to dinner and one girl even wore bed slippers

I was a little hesitant about Carnival's food because I had only heard pretty negative things about it however once I was on board I was surprised by just how delicious everything really was

I love that I could check in for dinner through Carnival's mobile app

Creator's Tips & Advice

Evaluate all dining options before making decisions to avoid long waits
Get to the Leo deck early for the sailaway party to secure a good spot
Print your boarding pass as required by Carnival, not download to phone
Ride Bolt as soon as possible to avoid weather-related closures
Line up for entertainment at least 30 minutes before the event

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Packing for formal nightsPack casual outfits as the vibe is more casual than expected
Overwhelm with dining optionsEvaluate all complimentary options before choosing
Stress of embarkation dayPrint boarding pass and use app for dinner check-in

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before my first Carnival cruise?
QHow does Carnival's dining experience compare to Royal Caribbean?
QWhat are the best tips for first-time Carnival cruisers?

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Miami
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YouTube Video Description

Having sailed on over a dozen cruises, I would not consider myself a novice cruiser. If you were to ask me about anything about a Royal Caribbean ship, I'd probably know the answer. Just a few weeks ago, however, Carnival felt like a foreign language to me. I had never stepped foot on a Carnival ship prior to my recent sailing onboard Carnival Celebration, and I was not quite sure what to expect. Oftentimes, new cruisers have a lot of trepidation and anxiety about their upcoming sailing, and I was surely part of this group when I showed up at Miami's Terminal F on embarkation day. Here are 11 things I wish I knew before my first Carnival cruise. Read more: https://cruise.blog/