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5 Most Important Tips for First-Time Cruisers

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This is the only way to virtually guarantee you do not miss the boat, and it'll give you an opportunity to check out that city before you leave.

Your luggage is not guaranteed to be there until the evening of the first day.

You don't need to double tip. In the cruising industry, anything service related has an automatic gratuitity added to it of about 17 to 18%.

I highly recommend you get a prescription from your doctor for those scopalamine patches you wear behind your ear.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Fly into the departure city the day before your cruise.
✓Pack a carry-on bag with essentials for the first day.
✓Book shows and activities as soon as possible.
✓Don't double tip due to automatic gratuities.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the cruise due to travel delays — Fly into the departure city the day before.
Luggage not arriving on time — Pack a carry-on with essentials for the first day.
Missing out on activities — Book shows and activities as soon as possible.
Over-tipping — Don't double tip; automatic gratuities are included.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the most important tips for first-time cruisers?
QHow can I avoid missing my cruise?
QWhat should I pack for the first day?
QDo I need to tip extra on a cruise?
QHow can I prevent motion sickness on a cruise?

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