First Time Cruisers

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1. From Cruise Critic: Top 10 Reasons to Cruise

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

2. From Cruise Critic: First Time Cruise Tips

   By LauraS, July 20, 2023
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   • LauraS
   • 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. Abbreviations/Acronyms! Look up here before asking. 1 2 3

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

5. How long did you plan? 1 2

   By SongsInMyHead, April 19
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   • CDNPolar
   • 2 hours ago

7. First time cruising - a couple of questions

   By Yamatji_, January 10
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   • CDNPolar
   • 23 hours ago
8. Breakfast takeaways?

   Topic was moved to forum Royal Caribbean International

9. Don't believe everything you hear!

   By shipgeeks, February 26
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   • notscb
   • Monday at 03:36 AM

10. Advice on Shore Excursions

    By RubyKay1, May 19
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    • Host Kat
    • Saturday at 02:15 AM

11. The Guide to a Perfect Cruise Vacation

    By Sthrngary, March 3, 2020
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    • CDNPolar
    • May 22

12. Advice: Book direct or via third party?

    By KC15, April 9
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    • CDNPolar
    • May 22

13. Consumer Complaint Websites that Cruise Lines pay attention

    By RagnarDanneskjold, February 29
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    • DeclanAllen
    • May 21

14. What NOT to Pack on a Cruise (& other things to know before your cruise)

    By CCAubs, May 9
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    • lifes-a-beach
    • May 21

15. First cruise! 1 2

    By COBEERGAL, February 5
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    • Mum2Mercury
    • May 21

16. Some thoughts from an old-timer: Now I see why first-timers are saying they're "terrified", "overwhelmed", "panic-stricken" 1 2

    By shipgeeks, April 10
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    • CDNPolar
    • May 21

17. New cruise line/brand suggestion needed

    By Mary_Cruise254, April 27
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    • jlawrence01
    • May 21
18. Bullets

    Topic was merged with What NOT to Pack on a Cruise (& other things to know before your cruise)

19. First Timers - Should we be concerned with older ships and dated interiors ?

    By gavman99, March 26
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    • broadwaybaby123
    • May 17

20. Is it easy to spot first time cruisers ? 1 2

    By Crestawave, December 23, 2023
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    • ldubs
    • May 16
21. Seeking Euro transatlantic to/from NYC in Sept/Oct/Nov

    Topic was moved to forum Transatlantic, Transpacific, Repositioning & Trans-Ocean Cruises

22. Will we need a passport? 1 2

    By BSwarenson, April 18
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    • sparks1093
    • May 14

23. Advice for 1st Time Cruisers from a Frequent Cruiser 1 2 3 4 6

    By Sthrngary, May 23, 2023
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    • Sthrngary
    • May 10

24. Cruise Vets - What are some items to pack you would NEVER leave home without??? 1 2 3 4 8

    By joecool234, June 28, 2022
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    • clo
    • May 7

25. Constipation while cruising 1 2

    By birdman518, March 23
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    • clo
    • May 7
26. First cruise - questions about dining in the MDR

    Topic was moved to forum MSC Cruises