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Our FIRST Year Of Cruising - What We Learned And Tips For New Cruisers

Fly Drive Explore
Fly Drive Explore
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👁️ 3K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 44:03
What This Creator Said
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👦 Best for Family (Teens)OtherOccasional Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We embarked on our very first cruise a year ago, 4 days on P&O Aurora.

We have been on 5 cruises on 3 cruise lines.

The value for money you get with cruising compared to other holidays is definitely good.

Be flexible; your port could be cancelled, so don't get your heart set on one place.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Try a short cruise if you're unsure about cruising.
Take travel sickness pills before you feel sick.
Avoid school holidays to prevent crowded ships.
Book excursions independently for better value.
Join Facebook groups for specific cruises to meet people.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling seasickTake travel sickness pills before you feel sick.
Overwhelmed by terminologyDon't feel overwhelmed; a little preparation helps.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat did we learn in our first year of cruising?
QWhat hints and tips do we have for new cruisers?

Topics Covered

Dining Main3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition1½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony1½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4 Sad BaconDining Buffet3½ Sad BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona2½ Happy Bacon
Brugge2½ Happy Bacon
Gy (likely Guernsey)3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We embarked on our very first cruise a year ago, 4 days on P&O Aurora. Since then we have been on 5 cruises on 3 cruise lines. Three P&O cruises on Arvia, Britannia and Arvia, a cruise on MSC Euribia and Princess Cruises Sun Princess. So from complete newbies to regular cruisers, what did we learn in our first year and what hints and tips do we have for other new cruisers. We chat about our experiences and share why we have become cruise enthusiasts. The cruises we’ve been on P&O Aurora: https://youtu.be/v7sGTrNsWj0 P&O Britannia: https://youtu.be/y1aP_A1ajbs P&O Arvia: https://youtu.be/lWdGganaJV8 MSC Euribia: https://youtu.be/yUCP6j3XnRI Sun Princess: https://youtu.be/ligj3OmSMa8 ‘What Did We Learn After 1 Year Of Cruising? Hints And Tips For Other New Cruisers’ - Filmed April 2024 More Travel Videos Added Weekly And Remember - Not All Vloggers Say ‘HiGuys!!!!!!’ ▶︎CONTACT US at http://www.flydriveexplore.com ▶︎FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/flydriveexplore/ ▶︎INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/flydriveexplore/ ▶︎TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@marcusandmel