The BIGGEST Cruise Hacks and Tips 2023

After cruising almost 80 times we have put together our biggest Cruise Hacks and Tips of 2023. These Cruise Tips will help you save money, be better organized, and most importantly help you have the best time possible on your next cruise vacation! It doesn't matter if you are a first-time cruiser looking for advice or an expert cruiser, this video has something for you.
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00:00 Intro
00:13 1. Cruise Insurance
01:04 2. How To Save Money On A Cruise
03:43 3. Is Cruising Back To Normal?
04:22 4. Be Fixable
04:48 5. Get To Your Port Early
05:41 6. Check Into Your Cruise Early
06:52 7. Book Everything Before Your Board
08:00 8. Check Your Dining Assignment
09:04 9. Prepare for Sea Sickness
10:17 10. Cruise Cabin Storage
11:22 11. What You Can't Bring On A Cruise Ship 13:28
13:28 12. What To Expect on Boarding Day
14:15 Thank you For Watching
#InsideCruise #CruiseTips #CruiseHacks

[@donnaparsons4371]

I've got a few tips. Since cabins are often not ready when you board, check all luggage, so you don't have to lug it around with you, but keep a small bag or purse with sunscreen and pain meds ,breath mints, a hairbrush and and anything else you need to spruce up. Wear comfy shoes since you may be waiting in long lines. Also, wear your swimsuit under your clothing or with a nice coverup so you can hit the pool right away.

[@samahnasser87]

Having them lose ur luggage sucks Making u wish u never checked it in.

[@Rubio_Eric]

Breath mints?

[@yes3858]

@@Rubio_Eric yes, please bring mints, gum or mouthwash for other peoples sake

[@joannasjoyfuljourneys]

Sounds good, but I've never had to carry my luggage around as I wait and that's been with more than one cruise line.

[@joannasjoyfuljourneys]

@@yes3858 how long are u waiting around??

[@swisstroll3]

We tried all the seasickness remedies, and agree that Bonine is the best. But, it is a brand name, and is not available in all places. The generic version is Meclizine HCl, normal dose is 25 mg. We have been able to buy it as a different brand by reading the ingredients. It is funny that those who want to avoid the motion of the ocean should book a cabin lower down in the ship, because those are the “cheap seats.” A fun way to describe this is “the more you pay, the more you sway!”

[@CYCO1631]

$ saving hack. Take advantage of your 2 bottles of wine allowed, and bring a corkscrew. Ask any bar, or your cabin steward for wine glasses, open, pour in your room. Then carry your wine to wherever you're going. This saves buying wine with dinner at $12 a glass, and the corkage fee at $25+ a bottle. You'll also impress people, who will as how in the world you got such a generous pour.

[@TeacherLiz-vh1ir]

I basically drink water. No alcohol, neither juice. It’s not worth a package. My husband enjoys a glass of wine at dinner now and then. I’m glad to know u cab take 2 bottles of wine 🍷 . Thx for the tip

[@happycola2689]

To save money with a family with 4 to 5, instead of book a balcony, book balcony 2 people and inside 2 to 3 people. It saved about $1000 for my fiture cruise..

[@Paula-qx7oe]

This is great. We're going on out 1st ever cruise in November with Virgin & a little overwhelmed about what to do (or not) so this has been very helpful. Thank you 😊

[@barbaralazier8352]

I have real trouble with being sea sick. I buy Meclizine in a drug store when I get to the USA . I take one every morning and before I go to sleep. Prevention has saved me many times. It is effective when going on those hilly bus trips too.

[@kestag2110]

Our first post covid cruise this Sunday. Can’t wait 🎉. Thanks for the tips 😊

[@richardhall2898]

Maybe I’m different (which is fine!) but I actually like to board around the end of boarding time. I hate not being able to go to my room and have to wait hours for it to open up and be cramped with everyone at the buffet since no one can get to their rooms

[@jakehoggarth4463]

I never get tired of Ben and David videos. I will keep watching this channel, just I hope this doesn’t mean less of the main channel!!! I never get tired of seeing you two cruise.

[@poppyjohnsen6068]

Congrats on the new channel! I would love some packing tips. Ben and David you are my favorite travelers on KZbin 🤩

[@maravonda]

Wonderful new channel!!!!!!! Good advice for new AND seasoned cruisers!!!!!

[@carolwollard6673]

Love it! More Ben and David? Yes, always a great thing!

[@nina-annakatink9627]

Wow this has helped so much, and will be watching again once we’ve booked out first cruise later this year xxx

[@aidat2035]

Really great tips.... enjoyed watching

[@nataliescruggs978]

I'm a Patreon member on the other channel and now definitely a subscriber of this new channel! I love you guys!!

[@marciaknight6898]

Thank you so much, I just love both of your channels.

[@loopcub]

This might just be the most useful tip list I have ever watched. Thanks.

[@joannasjoyfuljourneys]

Looking forward to watching this video. I hadn't seen your channel before. It came up after I watched the new MSC video.

[@vickikohler5067]

Absolutely Perfect As Usual Ben, I Loved It ❤ All Of the tips are so helpful and refreshed my mind with the things I had forgotten. Thank you so much 😊

[@mrjc12]

Wowzers!!! A new channel!!! Congratulations and good luck 👍

[@mr.a.]

Congratulations on your second channel!!! Can you make videos on excursion tips per ship or per country ❤.

[@michellewilson6137]

Just subscribed. Great video and love the studio setup the lighting is perfection!

[@sabresswords]

Great helpful video. My wife and I loved you and David's video of the prima (we're going on that boat in April) ..."Nicholas Cages failing career!" Lol

[@anhtruong2702]

Free drinks is life.Tsym for the video!👍

[@virgloh8934]

Just subscribed..I love your other channel & glad I found this channel....

[@lorihessler2977]

I love watching your videos on cruising, from room tours, shop tours, food,and entertainment. Looking forward to your new channel and all your tips and travel hacks....especially when planning my first cruise

[@evettemurtha]

Great tips

[@jack25mth]

I'm very happy to see another channel. I feel like because you guys travel so much you should start reviewing airlines and hotels as well. Or do a series on travel hacks in general.

[@adamsaldana5462]

I love this channel. I like the vlogs and everything, but this is more my speed.

[@CrazyCanuckFitness]

Great tips. Looking forward to our cruise around the Mediterranean in July

[@peggyellenday3096]

My first comment is that I love your voice and accent. Secondly the great advice. 😀

[@elainea8695]

A cruise and holiday insurance tip, ours is covered by our banks current account, (even for multiple trips) which costs us £13 per month and includes phone insurance and car breakdown cover.

[@tinawebber8223]

Congratulations… great idea for a hints and tips channel 😊 we love all the content you put out, so keep up the great work 🎉

[@davidebling122]

Best tips ever! Don't buy anything additional. Check and done.

[@jenifitzpatrick6665]

Thank your for this new channel. I love watching your vlogs but I always like watching tips and tricks! My husband and I are finally getting to do our first cruise since Covid the end of February. We are so very excited!

[@robbevans5718]

Enjoying your new channel. Thanks for the money-saving tips.

[@InsideCruise]

You are so welcome!

[@MyFullFiguredLife]

Great video ❤

[@sitchad]

This is going to be a great channel. Thanks.

[@lalangosta14]

I'm glad I found you !! Next month is my first ever cruise, kind of anxious lol but I almost got all your tips all set. THANK YOU for the iron and steam I brought one lol. Luckily, I will leave it behind after this video

[@murieljabrane2894]

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[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

We've only been on two cruises and my doctor prescribes Scopolamine patches for us. We've never had sea sickness even on rough sea. Well, except my husband getting hammered at Isla Pasion the day before we were at sea and had some rough-ish waters. 🤣 Also, the two Norwegian ships we've been on didn't have under bed storage so our sofa in our balcony room was where we had our check bags where our clothes were located. Also, people still iron their clothes? 😂😂😂 We also took a large surge protector in our check bags and didn't have any problems. We just unplugged it any time we left our room. Thankfully they didn't charge us for electricity. Haven rooms get elevator priority which I can't wait for after we booked our next cruise in a Haven room.

[@warrenwolf4690]

Being a shareholder(100 shares), now on sale, entitled you to more shipboard credits, amount depending upon the length of the cruise

[@GeometricMason]

Hey I was on the NCL Bliss with you in October!

[@bobsmith5313]

Heading on our first cruise since the pandemic next month, really looking forward to it, sailing with Princess

[@valdos8775]

I’ve never tried Princess and would love to hear how it was 😃😃

[@cindygilmer2311]

Yay!!! Another Ben and David channel!!! Love you guys so much❤️

[@ilonateam]

Thank you

[@AussieInUS]

Hey guys, long time viewer on your other channel. Well done on your new installment. I must admit of your top 12, you covered 90%, of my top list. Hoping you can maintain the tips going forward. No pressure!?!? 👍😂😉

[@raymondstockman1688]

Thanks are you on the New Orleans cruise next weekend 29th January

[@collettevickery420]

Congratulations on your new channel. Love you guys!❤

[@sashamellon822]

I am beginning to realise that people who cruise are a bit like the characters on Benidorm, they love their all inclusives. 😂

[@labdogs42]

So excited about this new channel! I can't wait to share it with my cruise clients! LOVE IT!

[@InsideCruise]

Yay! Thank you for sharing Jessica

[@AllisonYYZ]

About Barbados, my cruise is leaving from there next month but l thought last year September they dropped everything you don't need any covid testing or anything. When did this change again?

[@DonLemont]

Glad to see you doing tips and stuff again

[@marcelamonroy4425]

Hi any recommendation for Mediterranean cruise? Line and ports.

[@kellylee514]

When it comes to travel insurance I've been using Travel Safe because they offer a Cancel For ANy Reason Policy. But I did not specifically ask if they have "cruise cover". Do I need to ask them? It's a little late now as I've already paid for two different policies. Not sure where to even find that in our policy. When I bought the policy with them I specified verbally it was for a cruise. thanks

[@MR3DDev]

I love when people say "cruise already has free tea, free coffee" dude none of that is free, is included in your fare.

[@efkay93]

Ben was right to mention that aspect, as quite a number of other cruise lines sting you by charging you silly amounts for a bog-standard coffee. Why should I be expected to contribute to an additional 90%+ gross profit per cup? Those are rip-off figures in anyone's language! BTW, I'm a coffee wholesaler.

[@andywhiteing]

Happy to join this new cruise channel. Only 90 days till my next cruise!

[@maryanncapece2623]

Congratulations!! This is awesome. Thank you

[@jason41a]

it's funny too me how people think cruise cabins are tiny. having been to japanese hotels, i gotta say cruise cabins are large in comparison, their bathrooms are well. much bigger. in japanese hotels i could barely dry myself and i'm only 180cm 70kg.

[@LadyJ84]

Congratulations on the new channel!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Subscribed!!🤗

[@daneilematheson4467]

What are some of the older cruise lines?

[@patriciatownsend-zales2359]

Looking forward to tips hacks and cruising news!

[@suebalemans1205]

Congrats on the new channel!! 🎉

[@mixedangel200]

Hi new to your channel. I'm glad I found it. New subscriber!! Does Royal Caribbean have iron or steamer?

[@InsideCruise]

No and they do not let you bring one. You would need to pay for the ironing service.

[@jesicaraymond6434]

Congratulations on the new channel!! I am super excited!! First time cruiser and would love as many tips as possible!! Will you be doing tips for all cruise lines?

[@InsideCruise]

Absolutely!

[@jesicaraymond6434]

Great!!! I am looking forward to that!!!

[@wmon77]

Great New Channel! Best of Luck Guys! Top Notch as Usual.

[@InvisibleVisible793]

Dying to know - over 80 cruises - maybe I missed it, but next time you both fully love a mattress - DO TELL, WHAT IS THE BRAND?

[@sarawoods9838]

Great new channel, really enjoyed this 😀

[@faywheeler7]

Congratulations on your new channel ❤️

[@swallowtailnails868]

Yay for another channel from a Texans Married to a Brit we love watching you guys!

[@InsideCruise]

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[@ranellmueller2972]

Excited for the channel! Congratulations!

[@InsideCruise]

Thank you Ranell

[@chelsealee9459]

Excited for your new channel

[@torrydooley]

Congratulations on the new channel ❤

[@yaowsers77]

Love these tips!

[@AyeeeTV1]

1:34 does anyone know if this room is from a specific ship? Looks nice

[@InsideCruise]

Royal Caribbean

[@zammymynakersnackstbmoth]

It's not a cruise hack to not buy a drinks package if you're an adult who wants to drink. Drinks are like $12-$20 a pop. Getting a drink package saves you, exponentially.

[@InsideCruise]

Drinks packages are often in excess of $100 per person per day. If you can drink around 10 drinks a day (mix of beer, wine and cocktails) every single day go for it. Or if like us you drink 3/4 drinks most days then say 5/6 drinks a few days(especially with the cocktail of the day which is usually half price) it’s considerably cheaper. It’s one of the easiest ways to save money on a cruise.

[@raymondstockman1688]

Should we be comfortable with the insurance that is offered say by the cruise line Carnival

[@InsideCruise]

Yes, however we always prefer third party insurance as it covers you for more than just the cruise.

[@djshunde]

How long ago was the Barbados cruise for the testing requirements as we are sailing out of there in march

[@InsideCruise]

It was a few months ago - it was just an example to check - it may have changed now!

[@history775]

Subscribed! ❤

[@bethcoddington4721]

Congrats. Subscribing!

[@michellemann941]

Loved this vlog. Here in Australia we still have to do a covid test 24 hours before boarding and have to wear a mask.Will be glad when we get to be the same as the rest of the world. Look forward to your next epsiode

[@CYCO1631]

Yeah, AU used to be a nice place. Then your politicians went all China syndrome with COVID policies.

[@cartergarnon6299]

Don’t tolerate that bullshit.

[@Prettyblueshy]

Great tips!!! I'm going on my first Disney cruise in Nov. Will y'all be doing specific tips and tricks for each cruise line?

[@InsideCruise]

Most definitely!

[@Prettyblueshy]

@@InsideCruise fabulous 🥰

[@traceynewdeck8526]

Thank you! I'm hoping to cruise at the end of year and get a kick out of your vlogs. As someone else "more Ben and David". You guys are so entertaining!

[@InsideCruise]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@canmetro75]

Todays cruises sound like a very stressful vacation. 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@CanadaGirlParis]

When did YOU go to Barbados? We just returned from a cruise that left from the Barbados on December 18. There is no vaccine requirement and there was no testing requirement. You should update this video with the current information.

[@InsideCruise]

Hi Christine it was just an example to check before you travel - we traveled a few months ago

[@loritiede2167]

Hi Ben and David, Just curious if you have an opinion about opting in for cruise-provided insurance or going with a third party?

[@loritiede2167]

..and congrats the new channel! I’ve subscribed!

[@InsideCruise]

Thanks! It makes no difference really we would go with what the insurance covers then price!

[@patrickgay4550]

If you pay with some credit cards you get travel insurance

[@FollowDT]

So we can’t take hair strainers, hair curl and dryer in the cruise? So what may be the alternatives?

[@InsideCruise]

You can take all of those just no irons or steamers.

[@Shameka614]

I don't know what cruise ships you've been on an the rooms were ready at 1 to 2 p.m.?

[@InsideCruise]

Royal Caribbean, NCL, Disney, Princess…

[@dawnmackey4182]

Do you have any recommendations on cruise insurance company? Thanks

[@InsideCruise]

Read our advice here: www.cruisewith.co.uk/cruise-tips/all-you-need-to-know-about-travel-insurance-for-your-cruise-holiday

[@ronsteitz4535]

We are booking a cruise in Miami,Florida. Looking for hotel for One night before our cruise near port is looking like $300.00 🎉Do you know of any alternatives in lower prices . I don’t care about a lot of amenities.🤔

[@heatherdixon5865]

Book a later boarding time and stay a bit further away! Then just Uber to the port a bit early.

[@marktaylor1801]

Thank you so much.

[@InsideCruise]

You're welcome!

[@dpete6387]

What is the best travel insurance that you recommend 🤔

[@InsideCruise]

It depends where you are located. If you are in the UK we use Stay sure - prf.hn/l/MD1VjGa

[@efkay93]

@@InsideCruise Ha! Ha! The one insurance company I wouldn't use! I claimed for loss of luggage returning from a holiday, but was told by Stay Sure they only paid out for loss of luggage going TO your destination - as you'd have clothes back home!!!

[@cvinny82]

We've saved over $4k by NOT buying cruise insurance ever. And we don't even cruise more than once per year. If the cruise is delayed or canceled your covered without insurance anyway. To people with big families or health issues it might be a good idea, but for most it's a total waste.

[@InsideCruise]

That's one way to look at it. We use a third party insurance company so it covers us for all travel - even in our home country.

[@bobbiem50]

Subscribed

[@suefrench8721]

What insurance company do you work for?

[@InsideCruise]

We don't work for an insurance company

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I would never do laundry on holiday. I pay for it to be done, whatever the cost! Thank you for the video.

[@julieserna-hendricks]

🥰

[@soccersinger101]

Where would I look for cruise insurance?

[@InsideCruise]

If you are in the UK we have used Staysure. > prf.hn/l/zndW9aO

[@soccersinger101]

@@InsideCruise I'm not but I appreciate the information! I'll see what I can find in the USA

[@juliapearson8620]

Where did you buy Bonine in the UK please? I can’t find it anywhere just from USA by the look of it. Thanks.

[@InsideCruise]

We have got it from eBay before! We always grab some when we are in the states too.

[@achevres]

Betahistine is a great alternative, and worked better for me (and my father who has conic vertigo). I didn’t have any weird sensations. Approved just about everywhere except the USA. I ordered from Canada, with a prescription.

[@rebeccarendle3706]

I was considering a cruise for the first time.. but your video has changed my mind.. it all sounds totally stressful..