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10 Essential Tips for First Time Carnival Cruisers

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I personally try to get the earliest check-in time possible because it is much easier to be Del a and show up later than it is to show up earlier

I personally purchase a bunch of bottles of water to get delivered to my stateroom on the first day

I love the food there it's probably the reason that I do it

I prefer bringing it off myself because then I don't have to wait around look for my luggage it's just easier for me

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check in as soon as possible to get the earliest time
Download the CarnivalHub app on land before boarding
Bring two types of luggage: a carry-on and a checked bag
Pack identification, money, swimsuit, and medications in your carry-on
Bring comfortable shoes and dress-up clothes for formal night
Bring an air freshener, USB fan, and wrinkle release spray

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to pack for a first cruiseBring two types of luggage: carry-on for essentials and checked bag for clothes
How to avoid roaming charges on phonePut phone in airplane mode and pay for Carnival messaging plan
Finding way around huge shipWatch ship tour video and walk around to get familiar
Limited-time food venuesPlan to visit Guy's Pig and Anchor, Guy's Burger Joint, and Blue Iguana Cantina during specific times

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow and when to check in for a first-time Carnival cruise
QWhat luggage to pack and how to pack it
QWhat to do with your phone on the cruise
QWhat to do on your first day on the ship
QHow to find your way around the ship

Topics Covered

Embarkation3½ Happy BaconDining Specialty3 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity1½ Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconDining Buffet4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Long Beach2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Are you going on your first cruise on the Carnival Radiance? You need to watch this video for 10 essential tips. You will find out how and when to check in, what luggage to pack, what types of luggage to pack, getting on the ship, what to do with your phone (yes, you should bring it!), your first day on the ship, finding your way around and more! 🔔 Subscribe for more Carnival cruise content: https://www.youtube.com/@ReubensRandomSandwich?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes: https://www.instagram.com/reubensrandomsandwich/ 💬 Let me know what you think in the comments! Check out these videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V27AeDmnfUGG9xaI__p0q2VQ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V24tfv3XvTohdPNu0NVutTWi https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V26Wcyq-8in89HLZI6xhw5-C https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V25j2I5oTTsBAzd4-CZbmgmv https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V27KGz9YMfZgqpcdzsf4C9i2 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V2619ijMZnjcVh_L7w_JxZEc https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V25UycisFVWyGgUmUVD1LnOZ These are affiliate links to Amazon products that I have all personally purchased and bring on all my cruises! If any of these are helpful, please purchase with my affiliate link below as I do get a small commission that helps support me and my channel: Extension Cord $19.94 https://amzn.to/3IrknF6 Travel Power Adapter $19.99 https://amzn.to/3TSBT7E Fan $7.99 https://amzn.to/3TjloBw Air Freshener $2.33/item https://amzn.to/4kmovn4 Poo-Pourri $9.99 https://amzn.to/4lincHo Bounty Wrinkle Release $6 https://amzn.to/4ko240S Beach Clips $6.99 https://amzn.to/3GqMeVs Sunscreen $14.98 https://amzn.to/4ezoACS Aloe $7.99 https://amzn.to/3TkVGN5 Liquid IV $20 https://amzn.to/45Vf7na Swigg Water Bottle $14.73 https://amzn.to/40AhZC8 Thermo Flask $42.99 https://amzn.to/3TnYA3t Lanyard $8.99 https://amzn.to/4kn5tgv Quick Release Lanyard $11.99 https://amzn.to/44gNV0M Gorilla Luggage Strap $15.99 https://amzn.to/3Tp0sck Small Luggage Strap $8.99 https://amzn.to/4kobbPg TravelPro Platinum Checked Roller $529.99 https://amzn.to/4nRf823 TravelPro Platinum Carry-On $429.99 https://amzn.to/40E6vxs TravelPro Platinum Set $735.98 https://amzn.to/4kmhHWM Cruise Luggage Tags $5.99 https://amzn.to/4lGTWd6 Ziplock Bags $10 https://amzn.to/40yjIYK Belkin Wireless Charger $59.95 https://amzn.to/4kq9Do3 OLight Flashlight w/Battery Pack $94.99 https://amzn.to/402OKrx Cruise Magnetic Hooks $6.99 https://amzn.to/4kFCe93 Toiletries Bag $27.99 https://amzn.to/45TZDzI Toothpaste https://amzn.to/44quS2Y Eectric Toothbrush with travel case https://amzn.to/44quS2Y Flushable Wipes https://amzn.to/44cnY2u Travel bottles https://amzn.to/44fTjkW Spray Bottles https://amzn.to/4kn5ZLt PS - I received no sponsorship money for making this video. I do get some money from the YouTube partner program. But if you WANT to sponsor a video, let me know!! 00:00 Are you going on your first Carnival cruise? 00:13 Tip 1: Check in ASAP 01:25 Tip 2: What Luggage to Pack 01:55 Tip 3: Packing your carry-on bag 03:23 Tip 4: Packing your checked bag 06:17 Tip 5: Embarkation Day 08:06 Tip 6: Using Your Phone 09:14 Tip 7: Your First Day On The Ship 09:19 Mini Tip: Muster Drill 09:55 Tip 8: Find Your Way Around 10:22 TIp 9: The Food! 11:53 Tip 10: Preparing for Disembarkation 13:04 Disembarkation Day