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7 things I won't do again on a Royal Caribbean cruise!

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Caribbean · Winter · 7 nightsFrom San JuanVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been cruising with Royal Caribbean since I was in elementary school, and after 53 cruises, there are certainly some things that I won't be doing in the future after learning some valuable lessons.

We won't be booking backto-back excursions anymore.

We won't be winging it with reservations on future cruises, especially on bigger Oasis class ships.

I was so stressed about the possibility of a delay that I had a hard time getting excited about the cruise.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Don't book an excursion every day; allow for rest and flexibility.
Make dinner reservations in advance, especially on large ships.
Avoid redeye flights the night before a cruise; arrive the day before.
Skip spa giveaways and treatments if you're not a spa person.
Avoid booking cabins at the very front of the ship to prevent seasickness.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Booking too many excursionsPlan rest days and allow for a slow start to mornings.
Not making dinner reservationsMake reservations in advance to avoid long lines, especially on large ships.
Flying in on the same day as the cruiseSpend extra to arrive the day before to avoid stress and potential delays.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common mistakes to avoid on a Royal Caribbean cruise?
QWhat things won't the creator do again on future cruises?

Topics Covered

Excursions3 Sad BaconDining Specialty3 Sad BaconSpa Fitness4½ Sad BaconWater Park2½ Sad BaconCabin Suite3½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

San Juan2½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

While I absolutely love cruising and traveling, we all know that sometimes things don’t go exactly as we planned. Sometimes we try things that just don’t live up to our expectations. Other times, we are wowed by something that we never had on our radar. After over 50 cruises, there are certainly things that I won’t be doing in the future after learning some valuable lessons. Here’s a list of everything that I tried on a Royal Caribbean cruise that I won’t do again.