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10 First Day Cruise Tips - Must Do Things For Your First Day Aboard to Make Your Cruise Better

Rob and Ali Cruise & Travel
Rob and Ali Cruise & Travel
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👁️ 11K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 11:30
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

first things first as soon as you come on we would recommend that you run to your room your card key is actually outside the room normally in a little holder in an envelope

first time Cruisers please don't feel that you are pestering or it's an embarrassment to pick up the phone and say I need an extra towel

get this done do it and get it out of the way as soon as possible um so you can get on with your holiday

head over to guest services and put some cash onto your cruise card so that you've got some to spend in the bars or the cafes

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Run to your room to get your cabin key, which is usually outside in an envelope.
✓Take a picture of your door with the room number to avoid forgetting it.
✓Request extra pillows or towels from your room steward without hesitation.
✓Complete the muster drill as soon as possible to get it out of the way.
✓Put cash on your cruise card at guest services for onboard spending.
✓Look for first-day special offers in photography, spa, and shops.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Forgetting your cabin room number. — Take a picture of your door with the room number on it.
Feeling like you're pestering the room steward with requests. — Don't feel embarrassed; request extra towels or pillows without hesitation.
Missing the muster drill and facing consequences. — Complete the muster drill as soon as possible to avoid being found and made to do it.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I do on my first day aboard a cruise ship?
QHow can I make my first day cruise experience easier and more comfortable?
QWhat are the must-do things for the first day to not miss out on anything?

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YouTube Video Description↓

If you're wondering if there what you should do on your first day on board the cruise ship to make sure that you get the most of your cruise and don't miss out on anything, then this video is for you. In this vide we tell you about our first day cruise tips, things that we think will help you get the most from your cruise holiday. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Cabin Key & Cruise Card 01:51 Cabin & Steward 04:06 Muster 04:42 Shore Tours 05:04 On Board Accounts 06:05 First Day Specials 07:06 Kid's Clubs 08:05 Main Dining Room 09:35 Specialty Dining 10:01 Cruise App 11:01 Out-takes You can also find lots more information on our website at www.robandali.net Thanks for supporting us and take care. Don't forget to Like and Subscribe to watch more of our Cruise and Travel adventures.