Cruise Like a Pro: 10 Tips Every First Timer Needs to Know

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We learnt a lot on our first cruise - in this video I share the top 10 tips for first time cruisers to help you avoid making some of the same mistakes we did!
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Cruise Like a Pro: 10 Tips Every First Timer Needs to Know
Cruise Like a Pro: 10 Tips Every First Timer Needs to Know
Cruise Like a Pro: 10 Tips Every First Timer Needs to Know
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[@philiphinton6259]

As a cruiser for the last 9 years and having done 20 or so cruises, these were some great tips. One I would have added is never be late back to the ship. They will leave without you.

[@0saintclark0]

Thats rule number one, wouldnt even consider that a tip.

[@Jack-rr5tv]

Personally, catching a bus from Carlisle at 2:30am and having a 10h journey is part of the holiday for me and I enjoy it 😂

[@avislivingston8946]

Please don’t forget to book Anna assistance getting on the ship and getting off the ship it will be so much easier for her and you good luck we go on our first cruise on Sunday 17th March 🛳️🛳️

[@jameswg13]

On boarding day the main restuarants are usually open for lunch etc and no dress code then either. so much quieter and better on the initial day

[@jameswg13]

If you want to request something from your cabin steward and dont see them Write it down using the notepaper in your cabin with your request. so when they go to sort your cabin it gets sorted

[@avonleanz]

I'm so happy you and Anna liked cruising and have booked another. You've made the best choice by taking a short "tester" and seeing how you went. We did that too and it's led to a love of cruising ever since. Great tips and we would have loved to had any number of them before our first trip. We were lucky in that the cheaper, starter, options here in Australia are the P&O ships which are not large so you don't get overwhelmed. I will reiterate from a previous post that I think you and Anna will find it a lot easier if you can get yourself (even hire) a portable CPAP each. You keep the same head gear and mask from your main machine but it's just so much easier to carry around and you don't need to have it plugged in to a powerpoint while you're using it. It will also help you outside of cruising with your travel to see your FM managed teams playing.

[@Jonpawson]

Glad ya had a great time ! Enjoy italy !

[@samanthamorristhecat8131]

great tips!

[@jameswg13]

thanks for reminding me to book my hotel and coach Kev

[@user-kf7dm1pl3g]

Went on our 1st cruise last year and these tips would of been really helpful

[@jameswg13]

honestly i always buy a set of big bottles/case of water and then put it in the fridge saves so much.

[@MadScotsman05]

I have started an engineering apprenticeship with carnival uk who own P&O and cunard and I will be going to sea for the first time in October, hope you see you and Anna onboard one day

[@jameswg13]

Also if you book a cruise on board with loads of extra goodies you can link it to your usual travel agents as well onboard. i have done that many a time.

[@lyndsaybeard6696]

Drinks package, wifi and excursions are all available to book via myp&o - the website also is the place to print luggage tags, and add all info that p&o require prior to travel ie passport details and insurance information. As a rule the older ships are freedom dining so when dining rooms are concerned you turn up and wait

[@MoreKevinChapman]

We booked the wifi, saw the excursions, tags, etc. But there 100% was no way to book a drinks package on there.

[@natalietanswell8778]

On a 4 night cruise you don’t have drink package- only offered on 5+ nights

[@jameswg13]

if you are doing a northern lights cruise with P&O then usually a 12 night cruise on one of their older vessels but at the same time thats a great itineary to book. one i want to do myself.

[@jameswg13]

Jeans can be classed as smart Jeans so yeah Jeans are a good way to get round the dress code.

[@richardparmenter188]

If you had gone to the restaurant manager he’d have moved you to another table or you could have used the virtual queue. Never be afraid to ask someone if you need help or for a change. They always do their best to accommodate And there is definitely an option to add a drinks package on the website. You also get 10% off of you book before you board

[@MoreKevinChapman]

There definitely wasn’t the option. I looked at every section of it. And I’m not going to talk to a human unless it’s absolutely vital to my survival!

[@shannoncasterton2403]

There wasn't the option because on cruises 5 days or less they don't offer drinks packages :)

[@richardparmenter188]

@@shannoncasterton2403 great point. I stand corrected

[@shannoncasterton2403]

@@richardparmenter188 it's alright you was correct on the restaurant sitting options though as they pretty much always put you on a shared table, go to the restaurant on first evening and maitre d or restaurant manager will be sat there waiting to change anyones dining such as changing from early to late sitting or to accommodate smaller or larger table

[@jameswg13]

Travel agents and companies can get better deals etc for you when cruising for a variety of reasons than booking direct. also if god forbid anything went wrong going through a travel agent is a big help. I normally use ROL cruise or Travel Counsellors. ROL usually have partnerships and great deals from cruise lines so a lot cheaper. Travel Counsellors you get a personal travel agent which is a massive help. Travel agents also get discounted or media cruises themselves so theyve nornally experienced the cruises you want to go on and can really help.

[@RJB2688]

Absolutely enjoyed the vids, I do get travel sick really bad, even got sea sick just watching when you were at sea. So cruising isn’t really for me

[@tillydog]

Kevin and Anna, you can fill your water bottles but you have to use a glass or cup to fill your bottles. You just cant fill your bottles directly due to health rules.

[@SircGamingUK]

There's a link to Disneyland Vlogs from 2022, I think it was missed off the template when doing the video :)

[@elainemorris3408]

That was brilliant, thank you. I've been so tempted to book a cruise myself. So I've got a question, my mobility is bad, but not bad enough for a wheelchair. Could I get around the ship? I've been to the Caribbean and would love to cruise there. Also, I'm looking forward to more vlogs .

[@MoreKevinChapman]

Anna got around the ship fine, so I think so.

[@calki263]

Some good tips, id caveat that these are specific to your cruise line others will be stricer and wont allow you to dine without a collar etc or let you bring on alcohol. just research your own line.

[@suehillary475]

Thank you for the tips, just about to go on a 14 day cruise on Ventura to Spain & Portugal. When going do we pack the soft drinks and alcolhol in our cases or do we have to carry it onboard?

[@rufflesnuffle]

LEt me know how it goes! I want to go on this ship too -what cabin/deck have you booked?

[@matthewlapper5346]

I am in your video

[@shannoncasterton2403]

Also if you need any hints or tips ive been cruising since i was 5 (im now nearly 30!) Just pop me a message i dont mind answering any Q's to prepare you for your next cruise 😊

[@bryancarless378]

Cruise virgin question, are they suitable trips / holidays if you have a small person under the age of 4?

[@MoreKevinChapman]

There were plenty of kids on our cruise, and they have kids clubs, pools etc on the ship, so I would say so.

[@bryancarless378]

@@MoreKevinChapman that's good for the family less good for my bank balance but thank you for taking the time to reply. You're doing a great job. 👍

[@BridgeStamford]

@@bryancarless378why you asking if you don’t want to pay 😂

[@1964barts]

Would you cruise again

[@MoreKevinChapman]

Definitely - we already have our next one booked!

[@TheCrankySportsShow]

Next time Kev let me know you can leave your car at ours and grab a 15 min taxi to the port or I can drive you in.

[@markcocker355]

Where are the 3 kids while your on holidays?

[@MoreKevinChapman]

At their houses. They’re adults.

[@exploringandadventuresea3585]

Hello Kevin how are you and also does Andy ever come see you and does he still see the house he used to live and if he has how does has or would he react to seeing his old room and does he know that he cant stay overnight anymore?

[@frankie_efc]

You can get on the ship at any time. Boarding time doesn’t mean anything

[@MoreKevinChapman]

They made a big deal about boarding times on the website beforehand and at the terminal on the day.

[@frankie_efc]

@@MoreKevinChapman I have been twice and got there early and never had any problems.

[@TheCrankySportsShow]

Agree to this everyone ignores their boarding times. Once we were the 1st ones on at 1145 for one cruise haha

[@DevilTroll]

It does depend on the cruise (I think the bigger ships are more stringent) but the P&O cruise we went on last year had 2 queues for boarding, one for the people who turned up at their allocated times which went pretty much straight into the terminal, and one which snaked the long way round which was full of people who had turned up early. But if you need it assisted boarding is always the way to go.

[@frankie_efc]

@@DevilTroll yes 2 queues outside the terminal then once you get inside you are all together. They don’t ask for your boarding time

[@BridgeStamford]

By this logic we should all stay in a hotel the night before we fly on our holidays because there might be traffic? 😂

[@MoreKevinChapman]

Firstly - if it’s an early flight, I usually do! And secondly, airports have lounges and shops and things to do and places to wait that cruise terminals don’t have.

[@mrpscorpio]

Your earning too much cash 🤣 The amount of cruises 😮

[@MoreKevinChapman]

We’ve been on one cruise, and it cost less than £1000. Plus, content creation is our job, so we need to travel to be able to make content for this travel channel!

[@FlatDerrick]

11. Always stick a pineapple sticker or magnet on your cabin door to get the most bang for your buck.

[@sexyceltic7462]

when I first brought up youtube on the screen, I thought it said "Curse Like a Pro : 10 Tips Every First Timer Needs to Know".