The 21 EASILY Avoidable Cruise Mistakes You're Still Making!
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- Whether you are new to cruising or have sailed in the past, no one likes making cruise mistakes. So, to help those from making many of the common blunders we still see cruisers making on every trip, we put together this list of the 21 cruise mistakes to avoid so you can have a memorable cruise vacation.
CRUISE MISTAKES TO AVOID
0:00 Introduction
0:45 Not Booking Early
1:25 Picking the Wrong Cruise Ship
2:38 Picking the Wrong Cabin
3:42 Not Knowing What’s Included
4:38 Not Making Pre-Cruise Purchases
5:55 Doing Online Check Late
6:55 Arriving on the Day of Your Cruise
7:45 Getting to Port at the Wrong Time
8:57 Forgetting Your Passport
9:28 Failing to Check Luggage
10:05 Forgetting a Carry-On
10:45 Packing Prohibited Items
12:05 Lacking Cash
12:56 Trying to Skip Muster
14:05 Overpacking
15:07 Dining at The Buffet
16:35 Missing the Ship
18:25 Getting Sunburned
18:55 Forgetting to Put Phone in Airplane Mode
19:52 Not Knowing the Daily Events
21:05 Forgetting About the Crew
CRUISE MISTAKES TO AVOID
In our latest video, we share several cruise mistakes to avoid. These rookie cruise mistakes can easily be overcome with some planning and foresight. From the start of the trip, you can ensure your cruise is smooth sailing by picking the correct cruise ship and cabin. Too often, travelers fail to select a cruise ship that matches their preferences. Ensure your ship has amenities you will use. Also, ensure that you opt for a cabin you will be comfortable in for the duration of the trip.
When planning, don't make the rookie cruise mistake of not understanding what is covered in the cruise fare. On most contemporary cruise lines, only some onboard activities, dining, and entertainment are included and others could cost extra. Thus, you don't want to get sticker shock when some highly desired attractions are more expensive.
Preparing for your cruise also means doing your online check-in ahead of time to get a preferable embarkation arrival appointment. You can stick to that appointment and don't arrive too early or too late. You don't want to wait outside for an hour, but you don't want to miss the ship either!
Once onboard, don't try to skip the muster drill. Now, it is easier than ever to complete this mandatory safety briefing. Also, don't run straight to the buffet. Don't make the cruise mistake of thinking the buffet is the only place to eat. Often, several other complimentary dining options are available and are still all you can eat.
Most likely, you are cruising to somewhere warm and tropical. So, pack sunscreen and use it! There is no excuse for getting sunburned on a Caribbean or Bahamas cruise. Pack at least SPF 30 (or higher) and apply it multiple times daily. You also need to ensure you put your cellphone in airplane mode so you don't rack up roaming charges while at sea.
Even if you don't buy the internet, a cruise mistake to avoid is not signing on to the ship's intranet. You can use the cruise line's app without paying for a WiFi package. The app will list all of the daily activities, events, and hours of operation. Not knowing when events are taking place is a rookie cruise mistake you need to avoid!
Finally, whatever you do, never forget about the crew. These hardworking staff members go above and beyond during your trip. Don't forget to recognize them during the voyage and when receiving the cruise line's survey! Despite what others say, we never recommend removing the mandatory gratuities. We even tip above and beyond this daily service charge.
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Do you have any cruise mistakes to add to this list?
Yes not booking enough of them
Agree that the cruise staff work very hard to make our vacation great. No need to be rude and demanding.😊
Pay attention to dress code for the main dining room. Most say no shorts or swimsuits.
Good point. Although they usually don’t enforce the rules.
@@Eatsleepcruise1 on our last cruise aboard Princess we saw the maitre d’ turn a man in shorts away.
My biggest cruise mistake is not getting enough sleep😂😂😂😂😂
Great video, thank you!
Great tips, tho I have to say, I actually have had really good luck with last minute deals! Especially as a solo, it can pay to wait until the last minute, as sometimes cruises will knock off the solo supplement if they can tell the cruise won’t sell out! Hard to find no solo supplement sometimes when booking months or weeks ahead.
Also another tip- if you’re like me and don’t like to carry your phone around on board, guest services usually has paper copies of the daily planner for those who want to completely disconnect like me! ❤
Solo cruiser here as well. I have a pretty flexible schedule and like you said, those last minute deals have made all the difference in how often I can sail. 😊
Know what the included dining options provide - for breakfast I choose between made to order omelets in the buffet, eggs benedicts in the MDR or corn beef hash in the Local on NCL
Do you think there are any disadvantages to booking really far in advance, like 12+ months out?
If you’re a solo cruiser, sometimes the solo supplement is higher the further in advance you book in my experience. I think that would be the only real disadvantage.