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👁️ 54K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 15:33
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

having worked on cruise ships for the last 10 years I have seen firsttime Cruisers make every mistake in the book

travel insurance is a non-negotiable in my opinion when it comes to booking a cruise

for your first cruise I would urge you to stick to the Mediterranean the Caribbean and Alaska

the benefit of booking an Excursion through the cruise ship is you're guaranteed that the cruise ship will wait for you

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a cruise with mostly port days, ideally two sea days max and not consecutive
Get travel insurance that specifically covers cruises
Book excursions through the cruise line to guarantee the ship will wait for you
Choose a cabin surrounded by other cabins and in the middle of elevator lobbies for quieter stay
Prepay gratuities when booking to avoid a surprise bill at the end

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the cruise ship due to flight delaysGet travel insurance with cruise cover
Being left behind in portBook excursions through the cruise line
Noisy cabin neighbors or venuesChoose a cabin surrounded by other cabins and in the middle of elevator lobbies

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the most common mistakes first-time cruisers make?
QHow can I avoid making mistakes on my first cruise?
QWhat should I consider when booking my first cruise?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Fort Lauderdale
Hawaii
Tahiti
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YouTube Video Description

Hey sailors, Having worked on cruise ships for 10 years I have seen new cruises make every mistake in the book. Video I am going to go through the most common of those mistakes in hopes that you avoid making them yourself when you book your first cruise. CHAPTERS ------------------ 00:00 Start 00:22 Port Days Over Sea Days 01:38 Travel Insurance 02:42 Where To Cruise 03:35 Exploring The Ports 5:42 Know Your Rights 6:37 Cruise Line Choices 10:05 Its All About The Cabin 13:15 Budgeting 14:38 Thank you 15:05 Bloopers WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS ----------------------------------------- The Perfect Cruise Ship CV Template https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/cv-template/ What To Pack For Your Cruise Ship Contract -Packing List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/packing-list/ Recruitment Agency List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/recruitment-agency-list/ How To Ace Your Cruise Ship Interview https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/ace-your-interview/ How To Have A Good Roommate On Cruise Ships https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/roommate-guidelines/ Getting Your Cruise Ship Paperwork https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/getting-your-paperwork/ What To Expect From Your First Week Onboard https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/first-week-onboard/ MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT ---------------------- How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching