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5 Ways to RUIN YOUR FIRST CRUISE - Don't Make These Mistakes - Royal Caribbean, NCL, Disney and more

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👁️ 29K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 18:33
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I have now been on 30 cruises I have made my share of mistakes and today I want to share with you what I think are five Surefire ways to sort of ruin your first cruise

I've never been so close to jumping over an excursions counter in my life

be prepared for compromise and don't sweat the small stuff cruising is one of the least expensive ways to get a huge amount of fun and activities for your travel budget

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Research and pick the right cruise line for your preferences
✓Fly to the cruise port the day before to avoid travel complications
✓Do a little research about ports and excursions in advance
✓Bring motion sickness medication but wait to see if you need it
✓Be flexible and don't over-plan your days to avoid disappointment

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting seasick — Bring medication but wait to see if you need it; don't take it automatically every day
Over-planning days — Be flexible and don't schedule every minute to avoid disappointment

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to avoid ruining your first cruise
QWhat are common mistakes first-time cruisers make
QHow to prepare for a cruise to have a good experience

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Port Highlights

Ashdod1½ Sad Bacon
Top: Jerusalem/Bethlehem excursion
Gomea2½ Sad Bacon
Top: Bicycle tour
Port Canaveral1 Sad Bacon
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