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Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started Cruising. Part 2.

Traveling with John
Traveling with John
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👁️ 28 views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 6:08
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First-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

there's a lot of you know free dining options on a cruise ship main dining room you can eat in the main dining room any time that it is open

it's best to purchase your your uh cruise excursion from the cruise line itself

they will notify the ship because it's a ship excursion they have contact with the ship they can let you know and the ship will not leave you

i just feel that you need to um protect yourself and just purchase spend a little bit more money and purchase that um ship excursion

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the cruise line app to check menu options and dining times.
Ask staff if there's an extra charge for dining at specific locations.
Purchase excursions directly from the cruise line for guaranteed return to the ship.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Assuming everything on a cruise costs extraThere are many free dining options; check the app and ask staff.
Worry about missing the ship after an excursionBook ship-sponsored excursions to ensure the ship waits for you.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are free dining options on a cruise ship?
QWhy should I book excursions through the cruise line?

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Tips For Travelers Food And Excursions. Intro And Outro Created By JMG.