12 Common Mistakes First-Time Cruisers Make (and How to Avoid Them)
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Missing the ship's departure time luckily this does not happen all the time but it definitely happens and when it does happen it is usually First Time Cruises.
You want to be in the center of the ship you don't want to be at the back you know definitely don't want to be at the front because that's where you're going to feel the movement the most.
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Hey sailors, In this video, you will learn about common pitfalls that new cruisers often encounter and how to prevent them. The video covers a range of topics including budgeting for onboard expenses, ensuring timely arrival at departure ports, the importance of travel insurance, managing excursion bookings, safety procedures, researching ports of call, preventing seasickness, pre-booking dining and activities, packing efficiently, considering cabin location, and adhering to health and safety protocols onboard. Thank you for watching! xx 🚢 WANT TO WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sail For Success is the step-by-step course that helps you apply, stand out and get hired. - Join the course: https://www.cruisingascrew.com/course/#next-step - Free masterclass: https://www.cruisingascrew.com/free-training/ AMAZON ---------------- UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/cruisingascrew?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_4H6JEPED11QY9EN51B1D USA https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisingascrew?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_K0ZM4SJA0VRQPH7168AE TIME CODES ---------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:29 All Inclusive? 3:19 Missing The Ship 4:45 Skipping Travel Insurance 5:35 Overbooking Excursions 7:23 Ignoring Saftey Briefings 8:48 Researching The Ports 11:07 Bringing Medication 12:18 Pre-Booking Activities 13:34 Packing Essentials In Carry On 15:09 Overlooking Your Cabin Location 16:21 Outro MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT ---------------------- How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching