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What We Wish We Knew Before Our First Ever Cruise! // Adventure of the Seas // Royal Caribbean

Travels and Tranquility - Videos
Travels and Tranquility - Videos
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👁️ 198 views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 37:19
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 5 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we were both pleasantly surprised with how much stuff there was

it was just a lot and it didn't stop happening

it reminded me of the one scene in Long Long Trailer

we walked almost 40 miles in the five days we were there

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring a USB powered fan for airflow and white noise
Pack Dramamine even if you don't think you need it
Bring bug spray and itch cream for excursions
Pack a variety of clothes for different themed nights
Bring your own soap as the provided bar soap can be harsh

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not enough activitiesThere is plenty to do, but you may have to choose between conflicting activities
Getting lost on the shipLearn the terms forward, aft, port, and starboard, and read the signs
How to use the main dining roomWatch what other people do or ask staff on the first night

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on a cruise ship?
QWhat are the downsides of cruising?
QWhat should I pack for my first cruise?
QHow much walking is involved on a cruise?
QWhat is the atmosphere like on a cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Dining Bars Drinks3 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3 Happy BaconService Crew1½ Sad BaconShip Condition1½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Sad BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconCabin Interior2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Costa Maya1 Happy Bacon
Cozumel1 Happy Bacon
Top: Cozumel excursion
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YouTube Video Description

Filmed: January 2023 Description: In this video, we reflect on our first ever cruise that we took on Adventure of the Seas with Royal Caribbean. We discuss what we liked, didn’t like, and what we wish we knew and packed before we went on the trip. Stay tuned for more travel vlogs. Join us for travel and cruise vlogs exploring the world for fun experiences, great eats, and local adventures. As travel vloggers, we can’t wait to share our tips and tricks for child free travel. As cruise vloggers (aboard Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise line), we can’t wait to share room tours, excursions, specialty dining and more as we cruise for the first time ever! Social Media Links: TikTok: @travels_and_tranquility Instagram: @travels_and_tranquility