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Cruising 101 - First Day vs Last Day on Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Disney, Cunard, Carnival, etc

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πŸ‘οΈ 5K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 22:22
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been on a lot of cruise ships cruising is a type of travel that offers you a lot of bang for your buck and takes you to places that you might not normally visit

the last day usually sucks and that starts even before the last day

expect long lines and a little bit of Chaos in the buffet on the first day

the safety drill or the so-called muster drill and this is something that has changed a lot in the past decade

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Print out luggage tags for your bags before arriving at the port
βœ“Have a small carry-on bag with medication, sunscreen, and swimsuit for the first few hours
βœ“Turn off roaming and mobile data on your phone to avoid huge bills
βœ“Pack your bags the night before the last day to use luggage service
βœ“Give yourself enough time to get to the airport on the last day

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin size and space β€” Don't expect a huge palace unless you've booked a suite; standard cabins are not as big as hotel rooms
Luggage handling and delivery β€” Luggage porters will take your bags and deliver them to your cabin; print luggage tags to make it easier
Safety drill process β€” It's mandatory for everyone; check your cruise card for your muster station and follow signs

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the difference between the first day and last day on a cruise?
QHow does the check-in and boarding process work?
QWhat should I expect during the safety drill?
QHow do I handle luggage on the first and last day?
QWhat are the dining options on board?

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After cruising with Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL, Disney, and many more cruise lines, I had gotten so used to the rhythm and rhyme of this style of traveling that I had totally forgotten how different it can be than a standard "land-based" vacation. In November 0f 2023, I took my sister on her very first cruise and was reminded of so many things that make cruising unique, especially on the first day and the last day of the cruise. I hope this video helps you prepare! #royalcaribbean #cruise #cruiseline Get my NEW BOOK! "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09MV7KR5K Get exclusive videos and behind the scenes looks here: https://www.patreon.com/veryunofficial Amazon links to my gear, and other fun stuff I wish I had! https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Follow on: www.facebook.com/MorgansVeryunOfficialTravelGuides Instagram @MrMorganOBrien Twitter: @MrMorganOBrien Affiliate Links: I receive a small percentage from purchases made from affiliate links that may be contained in this description. This does not affect the amount you pay in any way. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.