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No One Should Do These Things On A Cruise!

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πŸ‘οΈ 45K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 11:13

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a series of recommendations for travelers to avoid common mistakes that could negatively impact a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation. He advises against skipping the mobile app check-in process, as completing it early ensures a smoother embarkation. Regarding dining, he suggests avoiding my time dining in favor of traditional dining to ensure consistent schedules and tables. The creator warns against booking the absolute cheapest cabins due to potential issues with noise or motion sickness, and strongly recommends flying in at least one day before departure to prevent missing the ship due to flight delays. He also expresses skepticism toward booking The Key, arguing that the benefits often do not justify the cost. Other tips include booking connecting cabins for families to ensure privacy, arriving at the pool early to secure chairs, and keeping cell phones in airplane mode to avoid roaming charges. Finally, he suggests utilizing onboard activities during port days to avoid long lines and emphasizes the necessity of purchasing travel insurance to cover medical emergencies or trip cancellations.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Barely Crispy
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
Creator Warns AgainstTips & AdviceπŸ…Authority Creator
Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm really talking about the things that I really don't think anybody should do on a cruise

I don't recommend that you do my time dining and instead do traditional dining instead

I don't recommend necessarily booking the exact cheapest cabin

I don't recommend sharing a cabin with your kids

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Complete the online check-in process early to speed up embarkation.
βœ“Choose traditional dining over my time dining for new cruisers.
βœ“Avoid booking the cheapest cabin due to potential noise or motion issues.
βœ“Fly in at least one day before your cruise departure.
βœ“Get up early to secure a pool chair and avoid crowds.
βœ“Put your phone in airplane mode to avoid roaming charges.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Motion sickness from cheap cabin location β€” Avoid booking the cheapest cabin; choose a cabin that avoids noise and excessive motion.
Missing the cruise due to flight delays β€” Fly in at least one day before departure to avoid missing the ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the things I should avoid doing on a cruise?
QHow can I make my cruise experience smoother and more enjoyable?

Topics Covered

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