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First Time Cruise Tips You Need to Know! - Part 1

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👁️ 24K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 22:52
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are a travel agency. Our goal here is to give you the best information possible about cruising so you can plan and go on an amazing cruise vacation.

Call a travel agent. It doesn't cost you a penny and you don't have to call us.

Book as early as humanly possible. That's where you're going to get the best deals, not last minute.

All of your basic included complimentary food is included in your cruise fair. So if you go to the main dining room on the cruise ship, if you go to the buffet on the cruise ship, that food is all included in your cruise fair, as much food as you could possibly eat.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Call a travel agent for help with cruise planning at no cost.
Book your cruise as early as possible for the best deals.
Arrive at the departure port the day before your cruise, especially if flying.
Bring cash for tipping, especially for tours and drinks on islands.
Prepay gratuities before your cruise to avoid daily charges onboard.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what is included in the cruise fareUnderstand that basic food, tap water, coffee, tea, and juice are included; alcoholic drinks, specialty dining, and internet are not.
How to pay for things onboardUse your cruise card/medallion to charge purchases to your onboard account linked to a credit card; cash is not required for most transactions.
Tipping policiesGratuities are automatically charged daily; bring extra cash for tipping on shore or for exceptional service.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before taking my first cruise?
QHow do I choose the right cruise line and ship?
QWhat is included in my cruise fare?
QHow do I pay for things onboard?
QWhat extra costs should I plan for?

Topics Covered

Booking Process2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconDrink Package1½ Happy BaconDining Main2½ Happy BaconService Crew2 Happy BaconEmbarkation2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Aruba2½ Happy Bacon
Bahamas2½ Happy Bacon
Bermuda2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Today we start our Start Here series. We will get you all the information you ever needed to know about cruising. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Cruise Line and Ship Choice 3:00 - Call a Travel Agent 5:37 - Book Early 6:52 - What’s Included 10:37 - Arrive a Day Early 12:25 - How Do I Pay For Things Onboard 15:20 - Bring Cash For Tipping 17:45 - What’s Not Included 📩 Subscribe for More Content: Don't forget to hit the subscribe button and turn on notifications so you never miss out on our latest videos about cruising and planning an amazing cruise vacation. https://youtube.com/bytesizecruises?sub_confirmation=1 💬 Join the Conversation: Leave a comment below with your thoughts or questions about today's video. We love hearing from our community! 🌐 Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bytesizecruises Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bytesizecruises