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10 Things that (Almost) Always Surprise New Cruisers

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πŸ‘οΈ 339K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 12:10
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the stores the shops and even the casinos are not open on cruise ships when your cruise ship is docked in Port

you may be double tipping without knowing it now I know tips on cruises or gratuities are always a little bit of a controversial subject

cruise ships are not as crowded and busy as you might think we always hear stories about cruise ships having three thousand four thousand five thousand six thousand people on board

your days in your cruise port of call are always going to be shorter than they seem on the itinerary

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check if shops and casinos are closed when the ship is in port
βœ“Be aware of service charges when tipping at bars to avoid double tipping
βœ“Find quiet places on the ship by going further from the pool or exploring decks
βœ“Consider two connecting cabins for families to get more space
βœ“Plan to be back earlier than the itinerary time for tender ports

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin size for families β€” Consider two connecting cabins for more space
Land sickness after cruise β€” It's normal; use seasickness medication if needed
Port days being shorter β€” Plan to be back earlier, especially for tender ports

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat surprises new cruisers?
QHow do cruise ship cabins differ from hotel rooms?
QWhat is included in a cruise fare?
QWhy are port days shorter than they seem?
QWhat is land sickness after a cruise?

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