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Cruise Planning Advice from Travel Experts - Part 1

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Creator's Key Takeaways

pack everything that you want to bring take half of it out and put it in a carry-on and only take what you can carry on yourself

we looked at actually how to move our trip from New Year to the week after New Year and saved ourselves thousands of dollars

try to plan your cruise between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday because most people aren't able to travel during those times

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Pack a carry-on and only what you can carry yourself
✓Use the express walk-off program to get off the ship quickly
✓Travel during off-peak hours to save money
✓Book as soon as you know your travel dates, up to a year in advance
✓Book between Thanksgiving and Christmas for lower rates

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Packing too much — Pack everything you want, then take half out and put in a carry-on
Last minute booking is cheaper — Book as early as possible, up to a year in advance

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to pack efficiently for a cruise
QWhen is the best time to book a cruise
QHow to save money on cruise travel
QWhat is the best way to get off the ship quickly

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We asked travel agent experts from CruiseOne, Cruises Inc. and Dream Vacations to share their best cruise planning tips! Expert Agents Featured in this video: Debby Hughes - www.BearValleyTravel.com Chris Schubert - www.cruising4everyone.com Amy Madson - www.WeCruiseToo.com John Gawne - www.CruisesInc.com/jgawne Paula Kaisner - www.kaisnertravel.com www.DreamVacations.com