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14 Tips For First Time Cruisers From A Crew Member

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Creator's Key Takeaways

make sure you book travel insurance as soon as you have booked your cruise especially with a cruise vacation you never know what's going to go wrong

if you want Wi-Fi while you are on board the cruise ship it is going to cost extra and if you've been watching for a while you will know that it is absolutely not worth it

don't ever go in crew areas I know sometimes it can be tempting but crew areas are actually quite dangerous

all the walls on a cruise ship are magnetic and your cabin door is also going to be magnetic so what I suggest is if you take a magnet with you

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book travel insurance immediately after booking your cruise.
✓Check the cruise line website for prohibited items before packing.
✓Download all necessary cruise line apps before boarding.
✓Notify your bank of your travel plans to avoid flagged transactions.
✓Book specialty dining and shows as soon as you embark or via the app.
✓Avoid visiting Guest Services on embarkation day to skip long queues.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unexpected costs — Factor in gratuities and Wi-Fi costs during your initial budgeting.
Confiscated items — Check the cruise line's prohibited items list online before packing.
Navigating the ship — Bring magnets to use on cabin walls/doors for easier identification.
Roaming charges — Keep your phone on airplane mode while at sea.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Wi-Fi worth it on a cruise?
QHow can I avoid long lines at guest services?
QWhat should I do to avoid roaming charges?
QCan I bring my own alcohol on board?
QHow can I find my cabin more easily?

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Miami
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