11 Cruise Basics for First-Time Passengers

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First time taking a cruise? We cover 11 basic things you might have questions about. Here's the full list of what's covered: 1. Automatic gratuities (how they work) 2. Hotels offer parking and shuttles (save $$$) 3. Plan to spend about 25-35% of your cruise fare on the ship 4. Spending is handled through the room keycard 5. Cruise ships are pretty stable 6. You don't spend much time in port 7. Yes, you can cruise with a birth certificate (passports are suggested) 8. Use the stairs when possible (elevators are slow) 9. Pools are small 10. Drink packages can be a great deal 11. Drink packages can be a bad deal (do the math beforehand) We mention the full list of hotels with parking and shuttles. Check it out on Cruzely.com: https://www.cruzely.com/hotels-with-cruise-shuttles-for-every-major-port-in-america/ https://www.cruzely.com/park-cruise-hotels-for-every-major-port-in-america/ #cruise #cruzely