Watch this before you book your first or next cruise!
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👁️ 78 views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 20:24
What This Creator Said
2½ Happy Bacon
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Creator's Key Takeaways
Generally speaking, you have two uh best windows for booking a cruise, and that's going to be either super early or super late.
If you can get a passport, get a passport.
Stay on the ship and take advantage of all the things that that cruise ship has to offer.
Do what you want on your cruise.
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Book your cruise either super early or super late for the best deals.
✓Get a passport to make your trip smoother and faster.
✓Stay on the ship on port days you're not excited about to enjoy onboard activities.
✓Prepay gratuities for convenience and mention exceptional crew in surveys.
✓Be aware of add-ons and additional fees when pricing cruises.
✓Arrive at your departure port the day before your cruise to avoid travel issues.
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Missing the boarding window due to travel delays — Arrive at the departure port the day before your cruise.
Add-ons increasing the cruise cost — Be diligent when pricing out cruises and aware of potential fees.
Excursions selling out quickly — Book excursions as early as possible.
Questions This Creator Answers
QWhen is the best time to book a cruise?
QShould I get a passport for cruising?
QWhat should I do on port days I'm not excited about?
QHow should I handle gratuities?
QWhat are add-ons and how should I manage them?
Topics Covered
Service Crew4½ Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3½ Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Happy BaconExcursions2 Happy Bacon
Port Highlights
Castaway Cay3½ Happy Bacon
CocoCay3 Happy Bacon
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Great hints for first time cruisers!