I've cruised 6 times and still feel like a newbie. You guys inspired me to book my first cruise back in 2017! Unless you have a secondary option to possibly drive, avoid flying in the morning of. Eat the cost of the hotel for a night over losing the cost of your trip. I reserve one credit card for purchases for the trip, bring about $100 per port for the places that do cash discounts and tips for the bag handlers. And yes, try all the food, dont make your bed, and take all the pics
My 1st mistake I made flying in the same day. 😮After my 3rd cruise I started flying in the day before. I pack with packing cubes on every trip. Nice and neat in my carry on suitcase.
Depending on where you are flying from, fly in at least TWO DAYS BEFORE. Flying from Colorado - in winter or fall ( or spring ! ) there might be a snowstorm,. In spring and summer there could be a severe hail/thunderstorm
Cruiseport parking may need to be reserved ahead of time. We pulled into the port in Vancouver, Canada only to find out there was no space. We had to search all over the city to find a secure long term parking space.
My tip is CHK INTO YOUR CRUISE AFTER 1PM .. the ship doesn't set sail until 430pm.. and rms aren't ready until 1/130pm ... I dnt go chk in until my cabin is ready so i can put my stuff dwn