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Avoid these 6 things on the First Day of your Cruise

Jayson Judson
Jayson Judson
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πŸ‘οΈ 51K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 7:31

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Editorial Summary

Jason provides advice for travelers looking to avoid common pitfalls during the first day of a cruise. He begins by warning against overindulging in alcohol to justify the cost of a beverage package, noting that heavy drinking can lead to hangovers or seasickness. He suggests avoiding the main buffet during peak boarding hours when cabins are not yet available, recommending alternative dining locations like Park Cafe or Sereno's Pizza instead. To prevent the stress of missing the ship, he advises flying into the port area at least one day early rather than arriving on the day of departure. The creator also emphasizes the importance of sun protection to prevent sunburns from ruining the early days of the trip. Additionally, he cautions against overexertion and trying to do too many activities at once without scheduled downtime. Finally, he recommends avoiding expensive on-board upsells for Wi-Fi, dining, or drinks, suggesting that passengers book these amenities online in advance to secure significant discounts.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

pace yourself because you don't know how your body especially if you're not a seasoned Cruiser is going to react to all that alcohol and the movement of the ship

I suggest and I highly suggest this is try some Alternatives so if you're on an oasis class ship by Royal Caribbean our favorite is going to deck 8 and going to Park Cafe

fly in really early the day of your cruise or better yet fly in the night before just avoid that anxiety

make sure to have a hat and make sure to bring some reefs safe sunscreen

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pace yourself with alcohol on the first day to avoid being drunk, hungover, and seasick.
βœ“Fly in early or the night before to avoid missing your ship due to travel delays.
βœ“Apply reef-safe sunscreen often, even on cloudy days, to prevent sunburn.
βœ“Don't push yourself to do everything on the first day; allow for downtime.
βœ“Book beverage, Wi-Fi, and specialty dining packages before your cruise to save money.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overindulging in alcohol β€” Pace yourself because your body may not be used to the alcohol and ship movement.
Getting sunburned β€” Apply reef-safe sunscreen often and wear a hat, even on cloudy days.
Trying to do too much on the first day β€” Allow for downtime and pre-plan a few activities like ziplining.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should you avoid on the first day of your cruise?
QHow can you save money on the first day of your cruise?

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