Top 5 BIGGEST Cruise Mistakes (and How You Can Avoid Them!) | ShipTalking w/ Ryan & Kala Ep. 3

Name: Top 5 BIGGEST Cruise Mistakes (and How You Can Avoid Them!) | ShipTalking w/ Ryan & Kala Ep. 3
Uploaded: 2025-10-05T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 49 min 50 s
Channel: Ryan and Kala

Ryan and Kala

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👁️ 6K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 49:50

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Creator's Key Takeaways

These were big mistakes that cost us either money or really affected our cruise vacation.

Missing the ship. and that is missing your timing back to the ship.

The best way to avoid that, I think, is doing your research beforehand.

I would suggest for every drink that you're having maybe sprinkle in some water.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Do your research beforehand using YouTube and online resources.

✓For every alcoholic drink, sprinkle in some water or mocktails.

✓Fly in the day before your cruise, preferably on the first morning flight.

✓Prepay gratuities to avoid a large bill at the end.

✓Book excursions with the cruise line for guaranteed timing and priority disembarkation.

✓Pre-book transportation to and from the airport to avoid surge pricing.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the ship — Do research, give yourself enough time, and use emergency numbers if booked through cruise line.

Drinking too much — Sprinkle in water or mocktails, have a plan, and practice self-control.

Flight issues — Fly in the day before, take morning flights, and have backup plans.

Spending too much on board — Prepay gratuities, monitor your account daily, and bring cash.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the biggest cruise mistakes people make?

QHow can you avoid missing the ship?

QHow can you manage drinking on a cruise?

QHow can you avoid flight issues affecting your cruise?

QHow can you control spending on board?

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YouTube Video Description↓

In Episode 3 of our cruise podcast, we’re sharing the 5 BIGGEST mistakes we’ve made on cruises — so you don’t have to! 😬🛳️ we’re keeping it real with lessons we wish we knew sooner. If you're planning your first cruise (or your tenth!), these tips will help you cruise smarter and stress less. 🚨 Avoid these common cruise mistakes and set sail like a pro! 💬 What’s one cruise mistake you’ve made? Let us know in the comments! ➡️ Subscribe for weekly cruise vlogs, behind-the-scenes insights, and honest advice from life at sea! 👕 Kala's Closet (SHEIN affiliate link): https://shorturl.at/cOpmL (Search code: 428U6 if link doesn’t work) 🌊 Join our community and get exclusive perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLna... #CruiseMistakes #CruiseTips #CruisePodcast #CruiseAdvice #CruiseVlog #FirstTimeCruiser #CruisePlanning #CruiseLife #CruiseFails #WhatNotToDoOnACruise #CruiseSmart