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I'm Preparing For My First Cruise Since The Covid Shutdown

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Emma Cruises
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πŸ‘οΈ 35K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 9:19

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Editorial Summary

A traveler prepares for a four day cruise around the British Isles following the Covid shutdown. The creator details several essential logistical steps, including using mobile apps for online check-in with MSC and ensuring travel insurance is secured, noting that cruise lines now require proof of coverage to allow boarding. The video covers the importance of preparing travel adapters for European sockets and the necessity of printing physical documents and luggage tags to streamline the arrival process at the cruise port. The creator also discusses health protocols, such as the requirement for coronavirus testing and the need to pack numerous face masks for use in public areas on the ship. Packing strategies are a major focus, including the use of a daylight lamp for inside cabins, organizing clothing into specific bins, and utilizing packing cubes to save space. Finally, the creator mentions completing secondary preparations like arranging professional car parking and organizing cat sitting for her pet, Hudson.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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What This Creator Said
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Northern_europe Β· Summer Β· 4 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i'm going on a cruise next week and we've waited so long to say that

for every cruise you need travel insurance do not take a cruise without buying travel insurance

you need to if you're not vaccinated and taking a msc cruise this summer you need to do a coronavirus test within three days of the cruise

i have kind of built myself a reputation as being somebody who packs lights but one thing i always pack when i'm cruising in an inside cabin

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get travel insurance for every cruise
βœ“Print luggage tags before arriving at the cruise port
βœ“Use online check-in and apps for MSC cruises
βœ“Pack face masks for wearing on the ship
βœ“Organize cat sitting or pet care early

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Forgetting essential items β€” Make a list and ensure you don't forget things like passports and travel insurance
COVID testing requirements β€” Order NHS tests and use them for the cruise if not vaccinated

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat do I need to remember for my first cruise since the COVID shutdown?
QHow do I pack for a short UK cruise?
QWhat are the COVID test requirements for MSC cruises?

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