21 Tips For First Time Carnival Cruisers

Name: 21 Tips For First Time Carnival Cruisers
Uploaded: 2025-09-07T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 58 min 58 s
Channel: LifeWithUsTV

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We've been sailing on Carnival since 2019 before our bad cruise where we didn't cruise no more.

You have to book the cabin that you want out the gate. So, if you've been out here doing research online and you fell in love with a balcony, get a balcony.

Choose your sailing mate, cabin mate, travel partners wisely. Listen, you could be good friends with your good girlfriend, but she may not be the person you can travel with.

Put your phone in airplane mode. Let me tell you this may sound simple but even sometimes I got to remind myself... if you don't do it we've had people say I came back home and I had 300 500 $800... in roaming fees.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book the cabin you want initially; Carnival charges high fees for changes.

✓Use a credit card, not a debit card, for onboard spending and port purchases to avoid large holds.

✓Get travel protection insurance and have extra cash for mishaps.

✓Pre-purchase Wi-Fi, gratuities, specialty dining, excursions, and bottled water before sailing.

✓Put your phone in airplane mode to avoid roaming charges.

✓Join the Facebook group for your specific sailing to connect with other cruisers.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting an upgrade — Do not book an interior cabin expecting a free upgrade to a balcony; book the specific cabin type you want.

Losing money on cancellations — Avoid the reduced $50 deposit option as that money is non-refundable and acts as a penalty if you change plans.

Onboard costs and tipping — Prepay gratuities to avoid the automatic charge at the end of the cruise; bring a tumbler for drinks.

Safety and getting left behind — Attend the muster drill immediately to avoid embarrassment and ship delays; return to the ship at least one hour before departure.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhen should I check in for my Carnival cruise?

QShould I use a debit or credit card for onboard spending?

QWhat travel documents do I need to board?

QDo I need travel insurance?

QWhat should I pack in my carry-on?

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