12 Common Mistakes First-Time Cruisers Make (and How to Avoid Them)
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missing the ship's departure time luckily this does not happen all the time but it definitely happens
skipping the travel insurance this should never be skipped whether you are going on a land holiday or a cruise
ignoring safety briefings is something some firsttime Cruisers do you know if it's not it's not all people
not pre-booking activities and speciality restaurants so if you research the ship before you get on board which you absolutely should do
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Hey sailors, In this video, you will learn about common pitfalls that new cruisers often encounter and how to prevent them. The video covers a range of topics including budgeting for onboard expenses, ensuring timely arrival at departure ports, the importance of travel insurance, managing excursion bookings, safety procedures, researching ports of call, preventing seasickness, pre-booking dining and activities, packing efficiently, considering cabin location, and adhering to health and safety protocols onboard. Thank you for watching! xx TIME CODES ---------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:29 All Inclusive? 3:19 Missing The Ship 4:45 Skipping Travel Insurance 5:35 Overbooking Excursions 7:23 Ignoring Saftey Briefings 8:48 Researching The Ports 11:07 Bringing Medication 12:18 Pre-Booking Activities 13:34 Packing Essentials In Carry On 15:09 Overlooking Your Cabin Location 16:21 Outro WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS ----------------------------------------- The Perfect Cruise Ship CV Template https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/cv-template/ What To Pack For Your Cruise Ship Contract -Packing List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/packing-list/ Recruitment Agency List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/recruitment-agency-list/ How To Ace Your Cruise Ship Interview https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/ace-your-interview/ How To Have A Good Roommate On Cruise Ships https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/roommate-guidelines/ Getting Your Cruise Ship Paperwork https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/getting-your-paperwork/ What To Expect From Your First Week Onboard https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/first-week-onboard/ MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT ---------------------- How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching