First Time Cruisers

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1. Abbreviations/Acronyms! Look up here before asking. 1 2 3

   By Kreiven, January 30, 2018
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   • auntmeg
   • May 27, 2023

2. From Cruise Critic: First Time Cruise Tips

   By LauraS, July 20, 2023
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   • July 20, 2023

3. From Cruise Critic: How to Choose Your Cruise; What to Expect

   By LauraS, July 20, 2023
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   • LauraS
   • July 20, 2023

4. From Cruise Critic: Top 10 Reasons to Cruise

   By LauraS, July 20, 2023
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   • CDNPolar
   • April 9

5. "I wish I knew before..." 1 2 3 4 109

   By T&Dcruisers, November 5, 2009
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   • CoasterGuy
   • January 22, 2021

7. Ultimate Packing List for the Newbies.... 1 2 3 4 31

   By Janet Foster, May 14, 2009
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   • teecee46
   • April 19, 2017

8. Smoking pot on a cruise? 1 2 3 4

   By toocrowded, February 23, 2014
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   • toocrowded
   • February 24, 2014

9. Prepaid Gratuities 1 2 3 4 6

   By TN63007, October 12, 2006
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   • Lulubelle45
   • April 16, 2015

10. Do you use a lanyard for your sea pass? 1 2 3 4 18

    By StevenStephen, September 9, 2013
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    • Cruising Grandma of Four
    • August 21, 2018

11. Nautical Lexicon - What The Words Mean 1 2 3 4

    By Host Walt, July 22, 2006
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    • Flatbush Flyer
    • January 23, 2018

12. For those curious about current passport turnaround times... 1 2 3 4 14

    By Noelchristian92610, April 22, 2013
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    • Noledad77
    • July 5, 2019

13. Nudity on the balcony... y or n? 1 2 3 4 7

    By gaubow, February 19, 2009
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    • Gail & Marty sailing away
    • January 17, 2014

14. Royal Caribbean vs Carnival 1 2 3

    By 2McCormicks, September 26, 2012
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    • 2McCormicks
    • October 6, 2015

15. Taxi Fare from MIA Airport to Miami port 1 2

    By mittel, September 14, 2006
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    • aubreyc1988
    • June 9, 2014

16. Good list of "must haves" for first timers 1 2

    By zdub86, January 4, 2017
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    • zdub86
    • February 23, 2017

17. Motion Sickness After the Cruise? 1 2

    By jemullen99, April 19, 2004
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    • Crew News
    • August 30, 2013

18. Sorry. It's our first cruise. We didn't know the etiquette... 1 2 3 4 10

    By Roboat, October 31, 2008
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    • Roboat
    • July 18, 2013

19. What time do you board a 4pm departure cruise? 1 2

    By BaltimoreChickadee, January 25, 2010
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    • BaltimoreChickadee
    • July 27, 2017

20. How far from MIA airport to the MIA port?

    By DAP05, April 28, 2007
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    • DAP05
    • October 20, 2011

21. Can you buy rum runners in stores? 1 2

    By rphgf, December 27, 2011
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    • rphgf
    • October 21, 2012

22. Can I use my iphone just for photos on ship? 1 2

    By cayenneblue, February 26, 2012
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    • cayenneblue
    • April 27, 2014

23. How much money do you bring? 1 2

    By upintheairwife, April 26, 2012
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    • upintheairwife
    • February 4, 2013

24. Seasickness - Ear Patch - Keep In Mind 1 2

    By Wubba1108, March 20, 2008
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    • Wubba1108
    • January 3, 2016

25. Where are all you first time cruisers cruising? 1 2 3 4 32

    By Kitty34, December 16, 2004
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    • mom2seanash
    • November 29, 2009

26. How do you carry your passport etc.. on excursions? 1 2 3 4 5

    By ahutchins9, February 25, 2011
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    • dogs4fun
    • April 20, 2019