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WHAT A 1ST TIME CRUISER NEEDS TO KNOW ~ PART 1

Sharon at Sea Travel
Sharon at Sea Travel
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πŸ‘οΈ 4K viewsπŸ“… 7 years ago⏱️ 44:08
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are going to tell you how in cruising 101 everything a first-time Cruiser needs to know

if you are cruising with a family with kids you know you're gonna want to ship with more kid-friendly things

cruising is one of the most budget-friendly things you can do because of the way it's structured

I would highly recommend a passport because if you do get ever stuck in port for any reason and the ship leaves without you

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Choose the right cruise line based on your preferences and budget
βœ“Get a passport for international travel and emergencies
βœ“Budget for the cruise by using deposit plans and prepaying expenses
βœ“Arrive at the port city the day before your cruise to avoid delays
βœ“Do extensive research on excursions, packing, and ship activities
βœ“Complete online check-in early to choose boarding times and set up onboard accounts

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overwhelming process of booking a cruise β€” Take it step by step, do research, and follow a guide like this video
Choosing the wrong cruise line or ship β€” Research based on your travel style (family, romance, budget) and read reviews
Hurricane season affecting Caribbean cruises β€” Avoid booking during peak hurricane months (August to September) and monitor weather
Documentation requirements β€” Get a passport for flexibility and emergencies, even if not required for some cruises

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to book your first cruise
QWhat to consider when choosing a cruise line and itinerary
QHow to budget and pay for a cruise
QWhat documentation is needed for cruising
QHow to plan excursions and onboard activities

Topics Covered

Embarkation2Β½ Happy BaconService Crew2 Happy BaconShip Condition1Β½ Happy BaconBooking Process2Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconKids Family1Β½ Happy BaconExcursions2 Happy BaconPacking2Β½ Happy Bacon

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Galveston1 Happy Bacon
Los Angeles2 Happy Bacon
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#1stTimeCruisers #CruiseTips This will take a 1st time cruiser through the whole process of when & how to book, to preparing, packing, getting on the ship, what to expect & debarkation. It is very in depth and quite long so we broke it up into Part 1 and Part 2. Here are a few more links to some of our vlogs that may help 1st time cruisers... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj7WdUKLmkA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N97RNbrMVA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mPbtkazo-k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX9kodOeHZk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf3PVr3HFyM Music compliments of www.bensound.com For more cruise tips & reviews...Follow us at http://sharonatsea.com Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/sharonatseatravel/ https://www.instagram.com/sharonatsea/ https://www.pinterest.com/sharonatsea/ https://www.twitter.com/sharonatsea Fro Additional questions or to book travel, contact us at sharonatsea@gmail.com