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8 BIG mistakes cruisers make (and practical tips to avoid them!)

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been on nearly 30 cruises, and I always see passengers making these 8 mistakes.

Having been on over 25 cruises, I can confidently say that cruising is one of the most exciting and relaxing ways to travel.

One parent learned this the hard way after sailing aboard Margaritaville at Seas Islander. They were given a hard copy of their onboard statement and were shocked to learn that their final balance was over $1,500 because of arcade charges racked up by their children.

For example, when I was cruising on Wonder of the Seas recently, I was appalled to learn that a single pack of Dramamine with two pills was $3.50.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Set a limit on your children's cruise cards to avoid surprise bills.
Pack over-the-counter medication to save money and be prepared.
Purchase travel insurance for every voyage.
Arrive at least 1 day before your cruise departs to avoid missing the ship.
Put your phone on airplane mode to avoid high cellular charges.
Prepay gratuities to lock in the current rate and avoid price increases.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unexpected high bills from children's cruise card chargesSet a limit on children's cruise cards.
Being unprepared for illness without medicationPack a do-it-yourself pharmacy with over-the-counter medication.
Missing the cruise due to flight issuesArrive at least 1 day before departure.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the common mistakes cruisers make?
QHow can I avoid surprise bills on a cruise?
QWhy should I purchase travel insurance for a cruise?
QHow can I save money on cruise add-ons?
QWhat should I do to avoid missing my cruise departure?

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I've been on nearly 30 cruises, and I always see passengers making these 8 mistakes. From surprise bills to spending more than they need to on drink packages and shore excursions, these are the 8 costly mistakes you definitely don't want to make on a cruise. Learn more about cruising: https://cruise.blog/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecruiseblog