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11 Cruise Basics for First-Time Passengers

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👁️ 18K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 12:57
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

automatic gratuities make it really simple to take care of those people on the ship that take care of you

the cruise ships are so big that they are so unbelievably stable

you can sail with a birth certificate and a photo ID you don't have to have a passport

drink packages can be a great deal so if you aren't familiar with drink packages here's how they work

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use automatic gratuities to simplify tipping
Stay at hotels near ports for free parking and shuttles
Budget an extra 25-35% of cruise fare for onboard spending
Use your room key card for all onboard purchases
Use stairs instead of elevators for faster movement between decks
Consider drink packages but calculate if they are worth it for your cruise

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

SeasicknessCruise ships are very stable; most of the time you won't feel movement.
Time spent in portPorts are limited and only part of the day; expect to spend most time on the ship.
Documentation requirementsFor closed-loop cruises, you can use a birth certificate and photo ID, but a passport is recommended.
Onboard spendingBudget an extra 25-35% of your cruise fare for onboard expenses.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do automatic gratuities work?
QHow can I save money on parking and transportation to the port?
QHow much should I budget for onboard spending?
QHow do I spend money on the ship?
QWill I get seasick on a cruise ship?

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YouTube Video Description

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