15 Things to Do Before You Cruise (Cruise Tips 2023)
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I have been on nearly 20 cruises, most of them within the last 5 years.
I don't even risk it anymore I don't wait till I get on board the ship to book my dining reservations.
I promise you you're going to find a lot of content on that cruise ship and you can get a lot of good information from the content you can find here on youtube.
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These cruise tips are 15 of the most important things that you should do before you cruise. Some cruise tips to help you prepare for your upcoming cruise. These tips will ensure you are prepared for embarkation day AND will teach you how to save money and stay in upgraded staterooms. I have been on nearly 20 cruises, most of them within the last 5 years. These have informed me of the best tips, ticks, and hacks you should know before you book your cruise. From the moment you book your cruise, there are steps you should begin taking toward embarkation day on your cruise ship! These tips will inform you about travel insurance, choosing excursions, Facebook groups for your cruise, how to save thousands of dollars on your cruise, how to research your cruise ship, and how to get upgraded to better staterooms. I thought of the idea for this video as I prepare for my upcoming sailing on the Celebrity Beyond, the newest cruise ship from Celebrity Cruises, with Captain Kate McCue at the helm. Celebrity Beyond will be sailing from the Mediterranean for a season, before her voyage across the Atlantic to Fort Lauderdale. I recently sailed on Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Apex, and cannot wait for future Celebrity Cruises. I have also sailed recently on Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Sunshine, Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas, and the MSC Divina. #cruisetips #cruise #travel SHOP MY OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE: https://zachthetravelingman.myspreadshop.com/ Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to my channel today for all my latest travels & adventures: https://www.youtube.com/zachthetravelingman Also FOLLOW me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachthetravelingman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachthetravelingman -------- 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Consider Travel Insurance 1:35 - Book Transportation 3:27 - Check Your Identification Documents 4:45 - Join A Facebook Group 5:45 - Check for Price Drops 6:57 - Upgrade Your Stateroom 8:53 - Know the Latest Health & Testing Protocols 9:51 - Plan Your Excursions 11:29 - Pre-Book Dining, Drinks, WiFi 13:00 - Research Your Cruise Ship 13:43 - Download the App 14:39 - Complete Check-In 15:26 - Print Your Documents 16:41 - Pack Lightly 17:28 - Acquire Cash