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Cruise Prep: 2 Weeks Until Your Cruise Vacation! What you should do, Today!

Destinations with Sal & Debi Pitera
Destinations with Sal & Debi Pitera
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👁️ 6K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 10:20
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Creator's Key Takeaways

hey everybody welcome back to the destinations channel i'm sal patera and today we're going to talk about the things that you should be doing two weeks prior to your cruise

number one the first thing you should be doing right now is to double check all of your boarding document

number three is to go out and buy your sundries go to your local walmart or whatever store is equivalently

number seven is to complete your cruise lines online check-in they're going to ask you everything from whether or not you're sick to all of your information regarding your travel

Creator's Tips & Advice

Double check all boarding documents including passport, driver's license, and birth certificate
Check luggage condition and TSA locks before travel
Confirm travel reservations including flights and hotels
Complete cruise line online check-in and print boarding passes
Purchase drink packages and internet packages in advance for discounts
Check cell phone coverage and use airplane mode on board

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Document validity and copiesMake sure passports, driver's licenses, and birth certificates are valid and take photocopies as backups
Luggage conditionCheck for rips, seams, and TSA locks before travel
Cell phone coverage on cruiseCall carrier to check coverage, use airplane mode, and consider internet packages for phone use

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I do two weeks before my cruise?
QHow do I prepare my documents for a cruise?
QWhat should I pack for a cruise?
QHow do I check in for my cruise online?
QWhat are the best ways to save money on cruise add-ons?

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YouTube Video Description

Yup, only TWO weeks before your cruise! In this 4-part series, we are going to make the experience of planning your cruise getaway as easy as apple pie. In this video we will tell you exactly what you should do at the "2 weeks away" stage. Last week’s video (3 weeks before your cruise) is located at: https://youtu.be/DiAVIgo4rXo Next week, we will show you the 1 week mark and then finally one to watch the day before you leave! I will post the links here as they are uploaded. Follow these bits of simple advice and your cruise vacation will be smooth sailing!