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Embarkation Day Wins And Fails

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👁️ 52K views📅 8 years ago⏱️ 1:00:35
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Creator's Key Takeaways

tonight we're gonna talk about embarkation Day epic winds and monstrous fails

my number one is to go to the buffet when everybody else is there I cannot stand those crowds

do not do that and if your if your line offers main dining on embarkation day which not all of them do you guys princess does print carnival does not

be nice and grateful to use hard workers people

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check your cruise newsletter for main dining office hours to request table changes
Book spa and specialty restaurants early for best seats and prices
Take photos and explore the ship before crowds arrive
Give extra sensitivity to elevators on embarkation day due to luggage transport

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

not knowing what to do on embarkation dayFollow the listed wins like exploring the ship, checking dining arrangements, and attending sail away party
overcrowding at buffetGo early or wait until crowds die down, or choose alternative dining venues

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best things to do on cruise embarkation day?
QWhat should you avoid doing on embarkation day?
QHow can you make your first day on a cruise a win?

Topics Covered

Embarkation2 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconDining Buffet2½ Sad BaconDining Main2½ Happy Bacon

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As always, be sure to check out our terrific sponsor: https://cruiseline.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=cttv Hi Cruisers, Join us today as we talk about how to make your cruise embarkation day a massive win! We'll spend the first part of this shorter (maybe 30 minutes) livestream talking about things you can do on the first day of your cruise to make it totally awesome. We'll hit on a few things you shouldn't do on embarkation day. In other words, we've got some embarkation day wins and fails for you. Then we'll open it up and talk about how you make your embarkation day special. Do you have any traditions? Are there some things you would recommend others avoid on the first day of the cruise. Bring your ideas, and we'll share them. Please check out our newly redesigned amazon shop (by shopping here, you are supporting CruiseTipsTV without paying a penny more for your amazon products. Contains affiliate links.) https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisetipstv