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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

you show up at the pier somebody takes your bags and you're not going to see them until much later in the evening

don't wait until the last morning to check your onboard account to see if they' made any mistakes

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Print luggage tags in advance and give bags to porters
βœ“Carry a small bag with essentials for the first few hours
βœ“Complete the muster drill early via app or in person
βœ“Check onboard account the night before disembarking
βœ“Book flights after noon to allow buffer time

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin size β€” Don't expect a huge palace unless you've booked a suite
First-day buffet chaos β€” Expect long lines and chaos; it's not typical for the whole cruise
Safety drill process β€” It's mandatory for everyone; use the app if available to save time

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the difference between the first and last day on a cruise?
QHow does the check-in and boarding process work?
QWhat should you expect on the final morning of a cruise?

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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.