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First Time Cruisers "FAQ" Questions & Answers

Mr Traveler
Mr Traveler
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👁️ 23K views📅 10 years ago⏱️ 21:55
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are well experienced... Cruising 20 times!!!!

the ship will leave you guys we've seen it you seen it firsthand

tips and gratuities go for your your room attendant goes for your waiter system waiter the maitre d it's usually right about where regular moment it's usually right around $12 per day per person

you can either take if you don't want to put a gratuity on the card and take it off and pay them cash if you want to

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Always stay on ship time, not island time.
✓Bring a watch because cell phones may not be accurate.
✓Book excursions through the cruise line to avoid being left behind.
✓Use a credit card to lock the safe in your cabin.
✓Bring a combination of singles and big bills for tipping and exchanges.
✓Wash hands frequently to prevent norovirus.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Need for a passport — Strongly urge getting a passport, even though a birth certificate and photo ID may suffice for US ports.
Motion sickness — Get Dramamine patch before boarding; bigger ships have less motion.
Being left on the ship — Book excursions through the cruise line to ensure the ship waits for you.
Smoking areas — There are designated areas; smoking under balconies is now prevented.

Questions This Creator Answers

QDo you need a passport?
QWhat is the difference between ship time and port time?
QCan you be left on the ship?
QIs there a safe in the room?
QDo you need cash on the ship?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing1½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconSafety Medical½ Happy BaconExcursions1 Happy Bacon

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St. Thomas2½ Happy Bacon
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*OPEN For More Information Below! * 20th CRUISE VETERANS!* We are well experienced... Cruising 20 times!!!! Don't GET LEFT On The ISLANDS!!! Here is a whole video based around "First Time Cruisers"! These questions are some of the most frequent asked question concerning what to expect when you are cruising for the first time! We will give you all of the much needed tips and tricks on what you need and don't need... Enjoy! Got something that you need to send me? Send correspondence to: Mr Traveler P.O. Box 39076 Redford, MI. 48239 Please Subscribe to My Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcdXdmSnd63UlFPIRKj5JqQ Elle Kos Beauty Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBOkt63LvDSnyZ_oY0z87uQ S O C I A L M E D I A: Instagram: https://instagram.com/mrtraveler74/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/mrtravleler THUMBS UP! For More discussion on info concerning #Travel #TIPS! Disclaimer: This Video Is Not Sponsored. #CruiseVacationVlog #CruiseVacation 2016 #MyCruiseExperience #20thCruiseVeterans