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Things I wish I knew before my carnival Cruise

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👁️ 409K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 8:20
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First-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I bought my dream ultimate drink package so I can drink anything any amount of yeah that's not how it works

get yourself a land yes I know I'm talking about Carnival and this is the princess cruise right here but that happens to be the last cruise I was on

volunteer for things so if you go to an art auction then they ask for a volunteer volunteer

you can order room service now be careful in Carnival because there's two room service one is complimentary and some items have a charge

Creator's Tips & Advice

Show up at your assigned boarding time to avoid long waits
Get a lanyard for your key card to keep it safe and accessible
Ask the front desk for free seasick pills if you feel queasy
Volunteer at events to potentially receive free items
Check room service options for complimentary vs. charged items

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Drink package not truly unlimitedUnderstand the 15-drink limit and exclusions before purchasing
Dining time flexibilityAnytime dining doesn't guarantee a table if you miss your assigned time
Noise on short cruisesAvoid three or four-day weekend cruises during spring break or summer for a quieter experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before my first Carnival cruise?
QHow can I save money on a Carnival cruise?
QWhat are some tips for first-time cruisers on Carnival?

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Things I wish I knew before my carnival Cruise. I could have saved some money on my cruise or even had pizza at midnight if I'd only known these tips and tricks for carnival cruise line before my first cruise Need to contact me with questions or to book a cruise? You can email me at dterris@travelonly.com or check out my website at dterris.travelonly.com Looking for information on out group cruise? Email me at cruisingwithdon@hotmail.com check out some of these other videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3bPRmnwJYA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90-HdEEGaVs