Tips for First Time Cruisers

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Creator's Key Takeaways
if you're prone to motion sickness, make sure you book a cabin towards the middle or the bottom of the ship
if your flight gets delayed or cancelled, you could potentially miss your cruise
make sure you keep your travel documents, medication, and change of clothes in your carry-on bag
when you're in port, make sure you stay on the ship's time and not the local time
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Book cabins mid-ship or low for motion sickness
✓Do not fly into the cruise port on the day of departure
✓Book excursions early for discounts or availability
✓Always follow the ship's time while in port
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
motion sickness — book a cabin towards the middle or the bottom of the ship
missing the cruise due to flight delays — don't fly in the day of
excursions being sold out — book your onboard experiences and excursions on the first day or before your cruise even starts
missing the ship while in port — make sure you stay on the ship's time and not the local time
Questions This Creator Answers
QHow can I avoid motion sickness?
QWhen should I fly to my cruise port?
QWhat should I keep in my carry-on on embarkation day?
QWhen is the best time to book excursions?
QShould I follow local time or ship time in port?
Topics Covered
Safety Medical1½ Happy BaconEmbarkation1½ Happy BaconExcursions2 Happy BaconPort Destination1½ Happy Bacon
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