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11 things I wish I knew before my first Carnival cruise

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Caribbean Β· 7 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I had never stepped foot on a Carnival ship proud of my crew on board Carnival celebration and I honestly wasn't quite sure of what to expect

I actually saw some people wearing athleisure clothing to dinner and one girl even wore bed slippers

I was surprised by just how delicious everything really was

I was almost unable to ride bolt I saved it for the last day of the cruise which was a c day

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Evaluate all dining options before making decisions
βœ“Get to the Leo deck early for the sailaway party
βœ“Print your boarding pass as required by Carnival
βœ“Ride Bolt as soon as possible to avoid weather cancellations
βœ“Line up for entertainment at least 30 minutes before the event

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Trepidation and anxiety about upcoming sailing β€” Learn to adapt as no two sailings are the same
Overwhelmed by complimentary dining options β€” Evaluate all options before making decisions
Uncertainty about dress code β€” Pack casual outfits as vibe is more relaxed than Royal Caribbean

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before my first Carnival cruise?
QHow does Carnival's dining compare to Royal Caribbean?
QWhat are the best tips for first-time Carnival cruisers?

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Having sailed on over a dozen cruises, I would not consider myself a novice cruiser. If you were to ask me about anything about a Royal Caribbean ship, I'd probably know the answer. Just a few weeks ago, however, Carnival felt like a foreign language to me. I had never stepped foot on a Carnival ship prior to my recent sailing onboard Carnival Celebration, and I was not quite sure what to expect. Oftentimes, new cruisers have a lot of trepidation and anxiety about their upcoming sailing, and I was surely part of this group when I showed up at Miami's Terminal F on embarkation day. Here are 11 things I wish I knew before my first Carnival cruise. Read more: https://cruise.blog/