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5 top habits of successful cruisers you need to follow!

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👁️ 28K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 5:54
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

even as someone who has cruised over 40 times I find myself making silly mistakes here and there

now that I found a travel agent whom I adore I cannot imagine booking any vacation without one

I was able to score a great deal on an Excursion in Naples Italy for my cruise in July 2024

the smartest thing that any Cruiser can do is to fly to their embarcation City the day before your cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book with a travel agent for exclusive rates and expertise
Arrive in the embarkation city the day before your cruise
Bring a non-surge power strip for extra outlets
Prepay gratuities to lock in the current rate

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the cruise due to flight delaysFly to the embarkation city the day before your cruise
Overpaying for cruise add-onsBook add-ons like drink packages and shore excursions before sailing

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the top habits of successful cruisers?
QHow can first-time cruisers avoid common mistakes?
QWhat tips can seasoned cruisers share for a better experience?

Topics Covered

Booking Process4 Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy BaconCabin Interior1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconDrink Package3 Happy BaconLoyalty Program1 Happy BaconEmbarkation3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Miami2½ Happy Bacon
Naples3 Happy Bacon
Top: Taste of Sorrento and Pompeii ($300 total)
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YouTube Video Description

When it comes to how you spend your hard-earned money and PTO, you want to ensure that you return home feeling as though your vacation choice wasn't a disappointment. From selecting the wrong stateroom to waiting to book shore excursions, many mistakes can negatively impact your cruise experience. Even as someone who has cruised over a dozen times, I find myself making silly mistakes here and there, especially on new-to-me cruise lines or itineraries. Here are 5 habits of successful cruisers, so you can cruise like a pro even if you've never stepped foot on a ship before! Learn more about cruising: https://cruise.blog/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecruiseblog Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycruiseblog/ Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruise.blog