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Cruising Do's and Don'ts | Tips For First Time Cruisers!!!

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👁️ 878 views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 12:45
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Creator's Key Takeaways

hi I'm Liz hi I'm Chris and we are Carnival Cruise addicts

a cruise is what you make of it you are going to come across some people that you just want to do the finger next to this one don't let them bother you

don't expect everything to be perfect there's going to be grumpy people there's going to be lines there's going to be weather

have fun a cruise is what you make of it you are going to come across some people that you just want to do the finger next to this one don't let them bother you

Creator's Tips & Advice

Research the ports ahead of time and book excursions quickly
Have your passport and proper documentation in your carry-on
Plan travel to the embarkation port ahead of time
Join your Facebook group for your sailing
Turn your phone to airplane mode once on board
Consider buying travel insurance

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what to do at portsResearch ports ahead of time and book excursions quickly
Missing the boat due to travel delaysPlan travel to the embarkation port ahead of time and allow for delays
Packing too much or too littleUse a packing list and pack extra underwear and socks
Unexpected costs or issuesConsider travel insurance and bring cash for tips

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the essential do's and don'ts for first-time cruisers?
QHow can I prepare for my first cruise?
QWhat should I avoid on a cruise?

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YouTube Video Description

We've been on many cruises and we thought it would be helpful to share some of the tips we wish we had known before our first cruise. We hope you find this video helpful and if you think of anything important that we may have forgotten, please share in the comments for others!