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The creator provides a comprehensive guide to avoiding common pitfalls and unexpected expenses during a cruise vacation. To prevent missing the ship in port, the creator advises travelers to manually set their mobile phones to ship time to avoid discrepancies caused by local cell towers. For boarding day, the recommendation is to arrive at the port destination the day before to account for potential travel delays. To mitigate seasickness, the video suggests selecting a midship cabin on a lower deck and choosing itineraries with fewer long open ocean stretches. The creator also emphasizes the importance of securing travel insurance that specifically covers cruises to avoid massive medical bills. Other practical advice includes packing a DIY first aid kit, keeping essential documents in carry-on luggage, and using tracking devices for checked bags. To avoid massive roaming charges, travelers are urged to use airplane mode and ship Wi-Fi. Finally, the creator warns against being swayed by expensive onboard extras like specialty dining, drink packages, and duty-free shops, suggesting that travelers research prices on land first to ensure they are getting a good deal.
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If you're not on that gang way at the all aboard time, you are done.
Medical bills on cruise ships can cost anything upwards of $50 to $100,000. That is not the souvenir you want to bring home.
The easiest ways you could get kicked off a cruise ship are skip the muster drill... or if you bring any CBD or illegal drugs on board.
One cheeky FaceTime at sea could cost you an entire cruise fare.
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