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Things We Will NEVER Do Again on a Cruise

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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πŸ‘οΈ 168K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 9:10

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Editorial Summary

The creators share ten specific mistakes they have made during past cruises to help viewers save money and avoid disappointment. They advise against purchasing expensive shore excursions, suggesting that travelers plan their own independent trips using local transport and research to ensure a more authentic and affordable experience. To avoid crowds and higher prices, they recommend cruising outside of summer vacation periods. When selecting a cabin, they suggest reviewing deck plans to avoid noisy areas near entertainment venues or directly below the pool deck. The creators also suggest spreading activities across multiple days to avoid exhaustion and traveling to the port the day before departure to prevent missing the ship due to flight delays. Financial advice includes budgeting for onboard extras like specialty dining and Wi-Fi, as well as booking these services in advance to secure discounts. They warn about high cellular roaming charges at sea and suggest using airplane mode or ship Wi-Fi instead. Finally, they recommend taking the stairs for exercise and embracing every moment of the cruise to make lasting memories.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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What This Creator Said
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Caribbean Β· SummerVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We've done some things on cruises we would probably never do again.

It was far too busy on board with so many kids.

We've been hit by a huge Β£700 bill before.

We are not going to take cruising for advantage anymore.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Don't buy shore excursions; plan your own port days using Trip Adviser.
βœ“Avoid cruising during summer holidays to save money and avoid crowds.
βœ“Don't cram everything into the first day; spread activities out.
βœ“Travel to the departure port the day before to avoid stress.
βœ“Turn on airplane mode at sea to avoid roaming charges.
βœ“Take the stairs instead of elevators for exercise and efficiency.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the ship due to travel delays β€” Travel to the departure port the day before to avoid stress.
Overspending on extras β€” Make a budget for onboard expenses and stick to it.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common cruise mistakes to avoid?
QHow can you save money on a cruise?
QWhat should you do to have a better cruise experience?

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