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First Cruise Tips - Q&A

Brandon Barker
Brandon Barker
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👁️ 228 views📅 8 years ago⏱️ 11:19
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been on thirty-one about to go on 32 so it's kind of a I'm a little bit more experienced

I love Carnival they've got they live up to that fun ship name so you're gonna you're gonna have a good time on vacation

you're gonna get a carnival causing the sale and sign cards usually they you know they have different names throughout different cruise lines

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Bring clothes, toothbrush, bathing suit, and dinner clothes for formal nights
✓Factor in costs for shore excursions, gift shops, and specialty dining
✓Always go based off ship time, not land time, to avoid being left behind
✓Fly down the day before your cruise to account for flight delays

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Additional costs beyond the ticket — Factor in shore excursions, gift shops, and specialty dining; food is free except in specialty restaurants
What to pack — Bring clothes, toothbrush, bathing suit, and dinner clothes for formal nights
Being left behind at port — Always follow ship time and return on time; only wait if on a cruise-line-booked shore excursion

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are additional expenditures and costs besides the ticket?
QWhat should I pack for my first cruise?
QHow does ship time differ from land time?
QIs it better to cruise alone or with others?
QWhat are the benefits of loyalty programs?

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Port Highlights

Cozumel2½ Happy Bacon
Jacksonville2½ Happy Bacon
Miami3½ Happy Bacon
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