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Matt from Royal Blog reviews several common cruise recommendations that he found ineffective or disappointing during his actual travels. He addresses the trend of minimalist packing, noting that while it may save on airline fees, it caused him anxiety regarding clean clothing. He also argues against skipping internet packages, suggesting that Wi-Fi is a practical necessity for communication and entertainment. Regarding shore excursions, he suggests a hybrid approach rather than staying on the ship to avoid feeling cooped up. The creator advises against eating only at complimentary restaurants to ensure dining variety and warns against using Royal Up bidding systems due to the lack of control over cabin location. Additionally, he cautions against waiting until being onboard to book a future cruise, as price increases can negate any onboard credit benefits. Finally, he discusses the potential downsides of booking the cheapest possible cabin and the impracticality of using over the door shoe organizers for extra storage.
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I found that by packing less clothing it really gave me more anxiety than satisfaction
I just don't find it practical at all to skip buying internet package on the ship
I feel cooped up when I'm on the ship instead of exploring or just doing something in Port
I have stopped bidding for State room upgrades if you're very flexible and don't really care where your room is located then rail up might be fine for you but I can't get past a couple of issues with it
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