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The WORST Cruise Advice for First Timers - Sunday Sofatime

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👁️ 4K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 19:40
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

do not use a travel agent just book it all yourself that's definitely the easiest way to get the best prices

if you start to feel yourself getting motion sickness then what you need to do is start drinking alcohol the more the ship moves the more alcohol you need to drink because that helps

you can get the best pictures of your cabin and the ship if you stand on your balcony railing or if you hang off of it

the crew gets paid so much money and they also have unbelievably easy schedules it's totally not fair so you need to make sure that they work for that money be really demanding

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book everything yourself without a travel agent
Pack as many clothes as possible for a seven-night cruise
Book spa massages on board for the best deals
Arrive at the departure city just before boarding time
Skip the muster drill by locking your cabin door

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Motion sicknessDrink more alcohol and stay in a low, forward inside cabin
Packing enough clothesPack seven of everything for a seven-night cruise
Getting the best deals on extrasWait until on the ship to book excursions and spas

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the worst advice for first-time cruisers?
QHow can you avoid common cruise mistakes?
QWhat are some humorous but incorrect tips for cruising?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Sad BaconSafety Medical4½ Sad BaconPool Deck3½ Sad BaconCabin Balcony4 Sad BaconBooking Process3½ Sad BaconValue Pricing3 Sad BaconEmbarkation4½ Sad BaconDisembarkation4½ Sad Bacon
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Whether you are planning a cruise with Royal Caribbean, NCL Norwegian, Carnival, Disney, Celebrity, or any other popular cruise line... here is some NOT great advice for planning, packing, restaurants and food, cabin selection, (inside or obstructed view balcony), fishing, and more! #cruising #badadvice Sign up to Audible and get a FREE Book to support the VuOTGs! https://amzn.to/3hfWWyc Get your "Washy Washy" T-Shirts and "BRB" Towels here: www.teespring.com/stores/very-unofficial-travel-guides Get exclusive videos and behind the scenes looks here: www.patreon.com/veryunofficial Like the music? Get it here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/knfmym/ Follow on: www.facebook.com/MorgansVeryunOfficialTravelGuides Instagram @MrMorganOBrien Twitter: @MrMorganOBrien Affiliate links to my gear, and other fun stuff I wish I had! (Scroll down for German and UK links, please.) My Cameras and other tech: My Canon 80D Camera: https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides I also use a GoPro: https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Shure External Microphone for Filming with iPhone: https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Rode External Microphone for Filming with DSLR: https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides SeaGate External Hard Drives: https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Apple Watch Leather Strap (an updated model): https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Luggage: The BEST Luggage I've ever had: https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Waterproof SuperDry Backpack: https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Other stuff I can recommend, (or wish I had): Ultimate Disneyworld Fan Monopoly Set: https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Awesome Water Shoes (so you don't gash your foot open like I did): https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Hilarious (and Rated-R) Disney Game: https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides The Best, Non-Greasy Sunscreen for your Face, (luxury price, but there is nothing better IMO. I hate feeling greasy and shiny all day in EPCOT :-P): https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Link for UK: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Link für Deutschland: www.amazon.de/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Affiliate Links: We receive a small percentage from purchases made from affiliate links that may be contained in this description. This does not affect the amount you pay in any way. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.