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Top things cruisers wish they knew BEFORE their first cruise!

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👁️ 16K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 4:31
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Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

reprice prior to final payment

pre-purchasing shore excursions instead of booking them onboard

ignore the online reviews and book a cruise that sounds great to you

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Reprice your cruise before final payment to take advantage of price drops.
✓Pre-purchase shore excursions instead of booking them onboard.
✓Make special requests in the main dining room and have more than one serving.
✓Book another cruise onboard for lower deposits and extra onboard credit.
✓Bring meclizine to prevent seasickness.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what's included with the cruise price. — Read a past cruise compass to understand included food and activities.
Overwhelm from not researching ship offerings. — Do more research into the variety of offerings to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the top things experienced cruisers wish they knew before their first cruise?
QHow can first-time cruisers be better prepared?

Topics Covered

Booking Process2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconDining Main3 Happy BaconExcursions2½ Happy BaconEmbarkation1½ Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy Bacon
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